Testing/RPA Manager: Retail at Old Mutual South Africa

Job Description

The purpose of the Technical Test Manager is to deliver the software quality assurance needed that a project has met technical/non-functional test requirements.

• Creating project technical/non-functional testing strategy / approach documents.
• Managing resource capacity and allocating resources to technical/non-functional testing activities.
• Managing the communication between resources.
• Managing portfolio technical/non-functional testing requirements.
• Managing and ensuring the quality of technical/non-functional test deliverables and services provided by the technical/non-functional test team.
• Managing and delivering services within agreed SLAs.
• Enforcing governance and reporting processes.
• Ensuring the proper use of technical/non-functional testing tools and adherence to technical/non-functional test processes and methodologies.
• Monitoring risk and issue log provided by the Technical Test Lead (Senior/Lead Performance Engineer/Security Engineer): ensure resolution within agreed SLAs.
• Escalate risks and issues as and when required to the Lead and other relevant parties.
• Able to guide the team through the development, testing and implementation stages and review the completed work effectively.
• Provide direction and technical expertise within the software development lifecycle of a project with a focus on the technical/non-functional testing aspects.
• Able to make quick decisions and solve technical problems and to provide an efficient environment for project implementation.
• Identify resource and equipment requirements, efficient capacity planning and manage software and hardware availability.
• Must provide technical training to teams when required and serve as a technical mentor to team members.
• Ensure standard operating procedures and project guidelines are in place.
• Task allocation and performance evaluation of team members.
• Project scheduling and resource management.
• Planning, budgeting and reporting on projects.
• Make presentations on project status, present monthly and annual reports to senior management.
• Meet with client teams and gather requirements, conduct regular team meetings and track project progress.
• Interview candidates and hire resources.
• Conduct performance reviews of team members and identify areas of improvement, give feedback and recommend for promotions or salary increments.
• Estimate project budgets, coordinate with finance department for funds and plan for purchasing of equipment and hardware in a cost-effective way.
• Provide an efficient working atmosphere to project teams and ensure objectives are met within stipulated time.

Job Requirements : Experience , Skills and Qualifications

• Information Technology Degree,
• Must have 3-5 year’s experience in testing across various environments.

Closing Date

10 February 2023