Program Test Manager

Salary: 80.00 -  100.00
Posted: 04-03-2025
Category: Project Process Management
Adelaide, 

Job Description

A leading organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Program Test Manager to oversee testing processes within a major IT program. This role involves close collaboration with a systems integration partner responsible for delivering testing across multiple major releases, ensuring effective stakeholder engagement and risk management. The Program Test Manager will play a crucial role in maintaining testing quality and alignment with business objectives. Key Responsibilities Provide leadership and direction to ensure testing is appropriately scoped and prioritized based on risk. Act as a bridge between the program, business representatives, and the Test Team to foster collaboration. Ensure business leaders understand testing obligations and assign sufficient users for test processes. Guide business representatives in defining testing scope, documenting and executing test cases, and reporting defects during SIT, UAT, and PVT. Ensure program scope related to testing cycles (applications, data, environments, and test artefacts) is clear and visible. Monitor the governance process managed by the systems integration partner, ensuring adherence to formal test procedures and 'go/no-go' decisions. Ensure quality in deliverables from the systems integration partner, including test plans, automation, performance testing, and summary reports. Key Skills & Experience Extensive experience as a Senior Test Manager, Test Director, or similar role in large-scale IT programs. Proven track record of managing complex testing processes with overlapping streams. Strong understanding of risk-based testing methodologies and best practices. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to bridge gaps between technical teams and business users. Experience in defining testing scope, executing test cases, and defect reporting in SIT and UAT. Familiarity with governance processes related to testing, including 'go/no-go' decisions and test completion sign-offs. Proficiency with Jira, Zephyr, and Confluence. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or higher in Information Technology, Test Program Management, or a related field. Professional Testing Certifications (e.g., ISTQB). Agile Certifications (e.g., CSM, SAFe). Desirable Skills & Experience Previous experience in the higher education sector. Progress towards postgraduate qualifications or an equivalent combination of experience and education/training. 10+ years of hands-on experience in Program Test Management. Experience working in an agile, cross-functional team. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Details

Salary: 80.00 -  100.00
Posted: 04-03-2025
Category: Project Process Management
Adelaide, 

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