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Form of workRole for a 12 month contract+ extensions | ACT Location | Baseline Security Clearance desired | Federal Government Agency
About the companyKarlka Recruiting Group has partnered with a Federal Government Agency to engage an Test Assurance Manager.This position is located in their busy Canberra office for an initial 12 month contract.
About the Position
The Test Assurance Manager is responsible for managing and delivering testing services aligned with program objectives. This senior role involves providing Test Assurance for all testing activities conducted by the System Implementation Partner, collaborating with stakeholders, crafting comprehensive test strategies, overseeing testing activities across various phases, and providing leadership to a team of testers.
Duties
- Develop a comprehensive Test Strategy aligned with program objectives, defining objectives, scope, resources, timelines, and associated risks.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to understand testing requirements, priorities, and dependencies.
- Lead and monitor testing activities in a multi-vendor, multi-platform environment across various phases (Functional, Systems Integration, UAT, PVT, Regression, Automation, Performance), overseeing test planning, design, review, defect management, and environment identification.
- Allocate resources efficiently for test execution, including testers, environments, and tools, based on test estimates and activities.
- Create, review, and manage test artifacts (test plans, progress reports, closure reports) across all testing phases.
- Identify and mitigate potential testing risks and issues, ensuring the integration of mitigation strategies into test plans.
- Experience in Test Assurance Management within large and medium-sized enterprises, with a minimum of 5 years in the software testing industry.
- Experience with testing of legacy and modern SaaS based systems.
- Strong leadership experience managing Technical and non-Technical Test Analysts.
- Proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver business-fit solutions promptly.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of clear and concise communication with diverse stakeholders.
- An ACT Government CMTEDD Baseline clearance (or the ability to obtain) is required for this position
- Weekly pay
- Ongoing support: Pre, during and post placement
- Dedicated consultant per contract
- Employee Assistance Program available
- Our agency supports Indigenous communities
Apply now to be considered for submission to our client by 19/02/2024 Consultant: Liam
Email for questions only: recruitment@karlkarecruiting.com.au
*Please apply through this portal. Any applications through email may be missed.
Nyiyaparli and other Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussion.
Applications received after the due date may be considered for similar roles.
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