Test Manager - contract - Sydney

*No remote options available*

Location: Sydney (hybrid working)

Contract length: 6 months (extensions likely)
Rate: $1200 + GST per day

Job description

The ideal candidate will take responsibility for the end-to-end testing lifecycle, ensuring the solution meets business requirements, quality standards, and supports the successful delivery of the project. This role requires a strong leader who can collaborate across teams to ensure the seamless execution of testing activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive test strategy, including detailed test plans, schedules, and resource requirements for the project.
• Manage all phases of the testing lifecycle, including functional, system, performance, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, project managers, and technical teams to ensure all testing requirements are understood and effectively implemented.
• Lead the creation of test cases, scenarios, and scripts to achieve full coverage of the system requirements and objectives.
• Oversee the execution of test cases, record results, and track any defects or issues, ensuring adherence to the agreed-upon resolution timelines.
• Establish and govern defect management processes, working with relevant teams to drive resolutions.
• Ensure test data preparation and validation to maintain accuracy and integrity during testing phases.
• Provide regular progress reports to stakeholders, including testing status, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Manage UAT activities by coordinating with business users to ensure any issues are addressed prior to deployment.
• Identify opportunities for improving testing tools, techniques, and processes and implement enhancements to drive efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Test Manager or similar role in system implementation projects.
• Strong knowledge of the end-to-end testing lifecycle and methodologies, including functional, system, performance, and UAT.
• Hands-on experience with test management tools and defect tracking systems.
• Ability to drive testing governance, ensuring quality processes and standards are upheld.
• Excellent organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with technical teams, business stakeholders, and end-users.
• Experience in preparing and reporting key testing metrics and dashboards for leadership.

If this role is of interest, please apply and we will be in touch if your experience is a match for the role.