Systems Test Manager

Systems Test Manager (12 month contract)

Location:

Portsmouth. Rate: £60 per hour, inside IR35.

• Use appropriate tools and techniques to verify and validate deliverables to standards defined in the BMS and specification requirements.
• Stay aware of technological/engineering developments and issues in industry and collaborate with Engineering Management to continuously improve engineering.
• Produce test and verification strategies/plans that minimise risk by confirming the validity of the technical solution early and cost-effectively.
• Advise on the creation and use of the System Reference Model or other test environments.
• Maintain a Verification Cross Reference Index of test and verification status against requirements.
• Manage the defect management process for test and verification.
• Ensure end-to-end testing complies with project requirements.
• Demonstrate to the Authority that the system meets contracted requirements.
• Ensure that test aspects of the projects are delivered on time, within cost, and to quality standards.

• Degree level education in a science or engineering based subject (desired).
• Formal qualification in testing (desired, e.g., Advanced Manager level ISTQB in Software Testing).
• Formal qualification in project management (desired, e.g., Prince 2 practitioner).
• Formal training in project planning tools (desired).
• Experience in the satellite communications domain (desired).