Test Manager – MasonBreese

MasonBreese is a consultancy practice providing Change professionals ranging from graduate/entry-level to senior, seasoned professionals. We are a Jersey-based business rooted in the Jersey community. We are a team of over 50 experienced consultants who are dedicated to delivering creative change solutions that help our clients achieve their business development goals. We work across a range of change projects, IT implementations, development programmes, migration, mergers & acquisitions in a variety of industries across our MB People, MB Digital and MB Change services.

The ideal candidate will have experience leading a team to execute test plans and test project activities, as well as being able to work to strict deadlines and with a specified budget. Key responsibilities include: – Leading and managing a team of testers, providing guidance and support. – Monitoring and reporting on testing progress and results to project managers and clients. – Conducting research on new testing technologies and methodologies and making recommendations for their adoption in projects.

Responsibilities will include:      

• Develop and implement comprehensive test plans for projects, including test strategies, test cases, and test scripts.
• Lead and manage a team of testers, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Collaborate with project managers, clients, and other stakeholders to identify and prioritize testing requirements.
• Ensure that testing is completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Develop and maintain project documentation related to testing, including test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
• Monitor and report on testing progress and results to project managers and clients.
• Identify and mitigate testing risks and issues as needed.
• Conduct research on new testing technologies and methodologies and make recommendations for their adoption in projects.
• Conduct post-project reviews to identify areas for improvement in testing processes and methodologies.

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Requirements:

• Strong experience in software testing and test management, including test planning, test execution, and defect management.
• Experience managing a team of testers.
• Experience working in a project management consultancy firm is preferred although not essential.
• Experience with Java script, python, and an understanding of test automation or similar would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in testing tools and methodologies.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment across multiple sectors.
• Experience of various project methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall and Prince2.

If you are a self-motivated Test Manager with a passion for delivering high-quality testing solutions on challenging projects, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team.