Digital Test Manager

at  Thames Water Utilites

The purpose of the role is to lead and deliver test activity for infrastructure and application related change projects of varying size and scope. This role will require very good Stake Holder management skills. The role may also require to manage internal test resources as well as have dotted responsibilities of partner/vendor resources working in the project.

What you’ll be doing as a Digital Test Manager

• Responsible for all testing phases of assigned Project(s) – functional (eg Unit, Component, Component Integration, System, System Integration, Regression, UAT), Non-Functional (eg Resilience, Disaster Recovery, Performance, Capacity, User, Security (Vulnerability/Penetration) and Operational Acceptance Testing (Backup/Restoration, Incident Management, etc.)
• Ability to write robust Test Strategy for the program/project
• Agree the Test Environment Specification and co-ordinate environment requirements with Test Environment Management
• Responsible for the quality of all testing phases for assigned Projects
• Ensure Test Results and Test Report are signed off by relevant Thames Water stakeholders and gain approval from Change Management Team
• Provide test thought leadership to help shape and inform appropriate User Acceptance Test User cases for assigned projects
• Influence internal stakeholders, suppliers and partners within the assigned projects and ensuring that testing activity required is executed within agreed deadlines
• Develop and maintain broad business understanding and deep Business Change Management expertise, including knowledge of the activities and practices within Thames Water and those of suppliers, partners, competitors and clients
• Plan, schedule and monitor work to meet time and quality targets
• Facilitate collaboration between stakeholders involved in the Test Lifecycle to achieve Testing Objectives for assigned projects

WORKING AT THAMES WATER

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.
So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.
Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.
Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support.
When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING TO THE ROLE

• Degree in Computer Science or related subject
• ISTQB Foundation in Testing
• Working knowledge in Microsoft Azure DevOps
• Understanding of IT systems development methods, techniques and processes for Cloud, Web Services, Mid-Range, Mainframe platforms and end user compute with experience in Waterfall and Agile
• Ability to talk with authority on testing concepts and explaining them in a way that non-testers can understand

What you’ll be doing as a Digital Test Manager

• Responsible for all testing phases of assigned Project(s) – functional (eg Unit, Component, Component Integration, System, System Integration, Regression, UAT), Non-Functional (eg Resilience, Disaster Recovery, Performance, Capacity, User, Security (Vulnerability/Penetration) and Operational Acceptance Testing (Backup/Restoration, Incident Management, etc.)
• Ability to write robust Test Strategy for the program/project
• Agree the Test Environment Specification and co-ordinate environment requirements with Test Environment Management
• Responsible for the quality of all testing phases for assigned Projects
• Ensure Test Results and Test Report are signed off by relevant Thames Water stakeholders and gain approval from Change Management Team
• Provide test thought leadership to help shape and inform appropriate User Acceptance Test User cases for assigned projects
• Influence internal stakeholders, suppliers and partners within the assigned projects and ensuring that testing activity required is executed within agreed deadlines
• Develop and maintain broad business understanding and deep Business Change Management expertise, including knowledge of the activities and practices within Thames Water and those of suppliers, partners, competitors and clients
• Plan, schedule and monitor work to meet time and quality targets
• Facilitate collaboration between stakeholders involved in the Test Lifecycle to achieve Testing Objectives for assigned project