Test Manager

Job Description

*Introducing Arcadis GenAre you interested in joining a start up with bold global ambitions, that already has the backing of, a 3+ billion revenue, 27000+ person organisation operating in over 70 countries, that has deep market sector insights in collective design, consultancy, engineering, project and management services We are creating a new entity focused upon accelerating the investment and development of digital solutions which support the asset lifecycle and will position Arcadis as a digital front runner in the fields of digitized asset management, cities and mobility. Our focus is upon accelerating our ability to bring highly scalable digital propositions quickly and seamlessly to both existing and new Arcadis clients across the globe.We have a clear vision that will enable us to rapidly scale our existing digital capabilities and innovate based on the identified underserved demand in the market, by creating industry leading products, platforms and solutions. Our strategy to become more digitally focused has already seen the acquisition of two digital asset management companies to build on our existing digital capabilities from the Arcadis technology division, all of which will form the foundations of this new digital entity., *The OpportunityThe Test Manager will be working on the Transport for London (TfL) AMIS project. This project is upgrading an existing Maximo 7.5 system to 7.6 and extending the use of the upgraded system across London Underground and Trams.The Test Manager role with work closely with key stakeholders within TfL to ensure we plan, execute and complete testing according to the project schedule, ensuring that the test team and wider project team meet the testing requirements.The Test Manager focuses on delivering integration requirements ensuring business processes can flow end to end across different systems within any given Maximo solution estate. They will have previous experience integrating Maximo (or similar systems) into financial, HR, materials management and other systems understanding best practice approaches to delivering integrations using the Maximo Integration Framework.Core responsibilities include:Documentation - Ensuring the documentation deliverables are met according to the criteria specified in the TfL AMIS contractProgress Reporting - Ensure there are clear metrics which detail testing progress and ensure the project management team and wider team have insight into execution issues and how to resolve themTest Resource Co-ordination - ensuring the test plans have sufficient resources to meet them, both in the short term and long term including test dependencies (devices, scripts, TfL resources). co-ordination of defects across multiple defect management systems on both the client side and Arcadis systemsTest Risk Management - Document, highlight and identify options for managing risks and issues that occur during the entire test life-cycle (documentation, planning, execution and reporting) Pro-actively manage issues that are blocking testing, to help ensure timely execution of regression test cyclesKey DeliverablesCreation of Test Plans for individual phases of the project including client review and sign off.Test Evidence, Certification and Reporting (internally and externally)Business Process TestingEnd-to-end TestingAccessibility TestingNon-Functional TestingManage Test ExecutionBusiness Process TestingAccessibility TestingAllocation of resources to support internallyDefect ManagementInitial triaging internal defectsTriaging bugs reported by TfLSynchronisation of TfL and AG Bug recording systemsAutomated TestingManage the development of automated testingExecution of automated tests as requiredUpdating of automated tests as requiredOwnership of Test Script suite.Key Relationships, Collaborations and ConnectionsThis role will report to the TfL AMIS Project ManagerIt will collaborate closely with other Arcadis Gen and TfL Project team members including:Technical ArchitectsSolution ArchitectsScrum MastersIndustry Solution Principals, Professionals and AssociatesScrum Team MembersTfL Test Manager(s) and Test TeamsTfL Project Manager and TfL AMIS project team.What We Are Looking ForThe ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, worked with IBM Maximo or other Enterprise Asset Management System and have a very good understand of test management.RequirementsFluent in English LanguageGraduate education in a relevant degree or subsequent applicable work historyJava programming and configuration experience gained from at least 4 years relevant professional experienceExperience working within the rail, infrastructure, utility or similar industryExperience testing integrations with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, MS Dynamics, Other).Excellent understanding of automated testing, including development, management and updating of automated test suite.Experience creating unit tests, mocks, Selenium e2e tests, gherkin syntax etc.Team management experienceDesirable Experience and QualificationsExperience of agile methodology: SCRUM and Continuous IntegrationExperience using project collaboration tools such as Atlassian Confluence & JIRAExcellent written and oral presentation skills, including conveying technical information using spreadsheets and data trackingWho Are We Our MantraAt Gen we have a mantra which is to be Bold, Agile and to deliver Accelerated Growth, this focuses our efforts and defines the way in which we will deliver to the market.Our SpiritOur spirit, makes us unique, binds us together and sits at the very essence of who we are and how we show up.Our fear of failure is mitigated by a thirst for positive disruption.We demonstrate intellectual humility we can admit we are wrong and may change our options often, when new information or insights come to hand.We value talent, skill & knowledge but prize agility and adaptability above all else.We are optimists believing that we can and we will always find a way .mindset matters.Our DriversWe are motivated and driven by:An entrepreneurial spirit and desire to be inventive and free from tight organizational constraints.A desire to learn and grow, to push and challenge ourselves and to test the limits of our potential.To attempt the extraordinary, motivated to achieve even in the face of set back or obstacle.To collaborate, pursuing shared rather than individual goals, believing that we do our best work when we default to open rather than closed .Playing a role on the global stage, leading and influencing the future of our industry and sector and by deeply understanding the needs of our clients.Leadership at GenLeadership at Gen is not based on principles of power and control but rather on encouraging self-determination, experimentation and creativity. Our leaders actively:Encourage experimentation: The role of a leader is not to reduce risks or prevent failures, but to create an environment resilient enough to take these risks and handle the missteps.Instill trust: Silos are the enemy of agility, to be truly agile requires foundations built on trust, discipline and single-minded focus, collaboration and transparency are essential to success.Cultivate diversity of thought: Believe that different views, healthy debate and respectful conflict are good things, they are the catalysts for creativity & will fuel our innovationWho is ArcadisARCADIS is the leading global natural and built asset design and consultancy firm working in partnership with our clients to deliver exceptional and sustainable outcomes through the application of design, consultancy, engineering, project and management services. ARCADIS differentiates through its talented and passionate people and its unique combination of capabilities covering the whole asset life cycle, its deep market sector insights and its ability to integrate health & safety and sustainability into the design and delivery of solutions across the globe. We are a multi-billion business that employees 27,000+ people globally. We support UN-Habitat with knowledge and expertise to improve the quality of life in rapidly growing cities around the world. Please visit: www.arcadis.com.Equal Opportunity StatementThe community of the future is a place for everyone, and Arcadis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment is based on merit and business need.

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