Test Section Manager

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At Honda we embrace inclusion in our various policies, so whilst our contracts state that the hours are as required to fulfil the role with a minimum of 35 hours per week, we offer flexibility for when you work. The regular office hours are 08:00 – 16:00 Monday to Thursday with a half hour lunch break & 08:00 – 13:00 on a Friday.

However, we offer flexibility of when you work with our daily flex-time start of between 07:00 and 11:00 providing that there is no business requirement. Whilst there is no contractual right to work from home, the flexibility we offer is that you can request to work from home 2 days per week, again providing there is no business requirement to attend the office.

The Test Section Manager holds responsibility for overseeing the full lifecycle of testing for software products within the organisation. This position requires close coordination with both internal teams and third-party suppliers to ensure that every software release undergoes thorough testing, conforms to established quality standards, is completed accurately and punctually, and within the defined process, minimising business risk. Releases managed by this role will encompass both defect fixes and changes/features.

In leading a dedicated team, the Test Manager focuses on delivering and managing high-quality testing activities. The role works collaboratively with other section managers within the department to coordinate the delivery of software releases according to agreed priorities. A continuous drive for improvement in processes and outcomes is central to the remit, ensuring optimal quality and efficiency across all testing and release activities.

The Test Section Manager will have a diverse and hands-on remit, ensuring a robust and effective approach to software testing across Honda Finance Europe (HFE). The main responsibilities of the role are as follows:

• Development and Implementation of Strategies: Responsible for the creation and deployment of the HFE Test Strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and best practice.
• Test Planning and Scheduling: Responsible for the formulation and execution of comprehensive test plans and schedules for software releases, ensuring all deliverables are met on time and to the required standard.
• Coordination with Third Parties: Manage and facilitate collaboration with 3rd party suppliers and internal operations teams to ensure the smooth and timely execution of testing activities, while continually identifying opportunities to enhance testing processes and outcomes.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Track and report on the progress of testing providing clear and timely updates to senior management.
• Risk Management: Identify, mitigate, and, where necessary, escalate risks associated with software releases to minimise business impact.
• Quality and Compliance Assurance: Ensure that all releases strictly adhere to established quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Team Leadership: Provide direction, leadership, and guidance to the testing team, fostering a culture of high performance and collaboration.
• Stakeholder
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with stakeholders at all levels to define, clarify, and prioritise release goals, ensuring alignment with business needs.
• Issue Resolution: Lead the resolution of issues relating to testing processes, ensuring swift and effective solutions.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Collaborate as part of the Business Solutions Management team to ensure harmonised working practices across Honda, with particular focus on intercompany projects.
• Business Test Pack Management: Oversee the management and continuous updating of business test packs, ensuring they remain current and fit for purpose.
• Requirements Review: Review and recommend adjustments to business requirements to confirm they are fully testable and align with project objectives.
• Project Support: Support the Business Solutions Department Manager on various projects, as directed and required, contributing expertise in testing and release.
• Reporting: Provide regular weekly and monthly reports on testing activities, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making.

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of Test Analysts, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback.

• Required
• Test Management Expertise: Possesses solid experience in Test Management and hands-on testing, ensuring a thorough and reliable approach to quality assurance. Proven experience delivering testing strategy and managing releases.
• Exceptional Communication: Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication abilities, with a strong focus on understanding, establishing, and effectively managing customer expectations.
• Financial Services
  
  Experience:
  
  Experience working within a regulated industry and able to demonstrate an…