Transformation Assurance Testing

Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Central, National, Federal Government

Specialism

Risk

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

Please note this opportunity is based in Canberra - All successful applicants will need to be based in or relocate to Canberra for the role.

Due to the nature of the work, you must be an Australian citizen, eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Government issued security clearance.

Today's world isn't simple.
The challenges facing business and society are complex.

At PwC, we've created 'The New Equation' as our global strategy to address the breadth and complexity of challenges facing businesses and society.

We're combining everything we offer in new, creative ways. This builds trust, delivers sustained outcomes and helps clients solve their most important problems.

We're in the business of transformation.

To transform the future, we're building a diverse, ambitious team who strive for imaginative ways of solving our clients' most important challenges.

You'll get to work with the latest technologies, in an environment that empowers you to think differently.

At PwC Canberra, we combine local and global expertise, public sector experience and people-focused purpose to help the federal government make life better for our communities.

Our Transformation Assurance team sits in the Trust and Risk arm of our Assurance practice. The team works with clients to provide analysis, insights and recommendations to improve outcomes for major projects or programs.

We draw on our project and program management delivery experience to provide future-focused assurance in order to give staff, executives, board members, and other stakeholders confidence about the future of its business transformation.

As an experienced Manager in our Transformation Assurance Testing as a Service team team your impact will be seen by:

Leading the delivery of transformation projects and program reviews by:

Reviewing and analyzing critical project/program artifacts (including test strategies and plans, test status reports, risk reports, business requirements, and project plans) against better practice methodologies;

Identifying key risks to testing success of projects/programs

Leading client engagements, including fieldwork interviews and final presentations of key findings

Leading the delivery of testing on transformation projects and programs by:

Creating, maintaining and owning testing strategy and related documentation, in conjunction with relevant stakeholders.

Creating, maintaining and owning testing standards and practices.

Leads the testing function and oversees a team of testers across multiple projects.

Plans, coordinates and oversees all aspects of testing, including:

Data verification, feature testing, System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), data migration testing, security and penetration testing, performance testing and end to end testing as required (noting not all projects will require all types of testing and some aspects will be outsourced).

Development of test cases, stories, scenarios, scripts, etc.

Execution of all testing phases.

Integration and alignment of test plans with system integrators, other projects, internal teams and other third parties as necessary.

Support the identification of test resources for each testing phase of each project.

Support the planning of testing and plays a part in coordinating the necessary testing environments for each project and each testing phase, in conjunction with relevant stakeholders.

Engaging in business development by identifying opportunities in the market to develop the Testing as a Service practice and help clients solve problems, including leading the development of future job proposals

About you

You have a passion for software testing, the value it can bring to organisations and are excited to help shape a new testing services practice.

You have appropriate tertiary and/or post-graduate qualifications in software engineering/computer science or an ISTQB Advanced Level Test Manager qualification and you have a high level of testing experience in complex ICT Projects.

You can demonstrate knowledge of best practice testing approaches within a Federal Government environment as well as planning and managing testing of multiple types of systems eg.

Cloud based SaaS systems/On premise hosted systems/ Hybrid cloud and on premise systems.

Experience in project or program assurance or portfolio management, particularly within the Federal or state government environment will be highly regarded .

You have an understanding of project management methodologies (preferably with an Agile, PMP, MSP, MoP, PRINCE2, PMBOK, or a similar certification), and feel comfortable leading project, program and portfolio reviews.

Please note this role is based in Canberra.

Due to the nature of the work, you must be an Australian citizen, eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Government issued security clearance.

Passionate about being at the forefront of change, you're ready to help our Transformation Assurance team transform how risk is perceived and capitalised on.

You're collaborative and enjoy working in an innovative environment.

You're a problem solver by nature and want to join a firm that values the kind of people who reimagine the possible for their clients and stakeholders.

Most importantly, you act with integrity and show care for the people you work with.

Your New Benefits

Flexible daily working hours, we value work-life balance

Work overseas or interstate, we know how precious time is with your family and friends

Paid study (and leave), we'll pay all the costs and give you time off to study

No dress code, wear what makes you feel comfortable and dress for your day

Yearly bonuses, because who doesn't love to be rewarded for great performance

Health & fitness perks, like a wellness stipend and discounted memberships

Generous parental leave policy for mums, dads and foster carers

If you're looking for a team that values your work and solves meaningful problems - then apply now to be considered for the position

We believe the best work is human-led and tech-powered.

If you're keen to apply and need reasonable adjustments or would like to note which pronouns you use at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

Shibanni Dave is the Recruitment Manager for the role.

As the team experience high volumes of applications, we appreciate your patience to allow for a timely and fair process for all.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

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Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

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