Testing Senior Manager
In the digital economy, it takes more than good ideas and strong leadership to thrive. Upgrading outdated processes, systems and information is vital – but can be a risky investment in such a rapidly changing environment. That’s why some of the most prestigious businesses worldwide look to us for authoritative, agile and efficient solutions for business automation. As our Testing Senior Manager, you’ll work directly with clients to transform their business challenges into technology solutions. The goal is to support our clients' efforts to make their business units more effective and efficient and, where required, provide services in connection with the development and implementation of technology solutions.
The opportunity
You’ll be part of a tight-knit team in a growing area of the business. It’s a high-profile role, in which you’ll have plenty of opportunities to showcase your ability to not only coach a team but establish and maintain new customer relationships. As you do, we’ll support you in developing consultancy and analytical skills – along with relationships that could define your career.
Your key responsibilities
Here, you’ll be defining and implementing the testing strategy for clients and the practice. This includes building and implementing extendable testing frameworks across multiple solutions and clients. You will be accountable for testing project delivery, recruiting, solution development, and IP development in an any-shore model.
Skills and attributes for success
Understand future customer, industry and information technology trends and applying this understanding to develop robust solutions and to identify opportunities for future business
To qualify for the role, you must have
15+ years of experience in traditional and non-traditional testing with a minimum of 5 years experience as a Sr. Testing Manager
Experience building testing teams and centres of excellence and a proven history of managing complex testing projects
Experience creating the quality assurance and testing strategies and methodologies and ensures they adhere to organizational goals and industry trends and developments
Contributes to the establishment of leading practices in quality assurance systems
Leads the design of training programs to improve software / systems / solution / product design based on current quality testing results
Oversees the development of quality assurance guidelines, policies, procedures and benchmarks
Develops metrics for evaluating the effectiveness of testing methods
Establishes leading practice testing methods based on cost-benefit analyses, own expertise and emerging trends and developments in testing methods
Drives the use of new and emerging methodologies, testing tools and methods that can be used to optimize program success
Creates test automation and performance test strategy and direction including tool selection, framework design and execution
Resolves large-scale automated and performance testing concerns, including managing test data, running tests and tracking results
Establishes test automation standards and leading practices based on benchmarking, expertise and emerging trends and developments in test automation
Directs and leads the governance and consistency of automated testing; improves test structuring
Exhibits passion, perseverance and a willingness to strengthen/acquire new knowledge and capabilities to keep up with the evolving changes; this may include spending personal time upskilling and developing impactful solutions to complex problems
Shares ideas and solutions that meet the client's unique needs to achieve desired output
Education
A bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science, Information Systems Management, Engineering or similar discipline; supported by experience in a similar technical environment
Experience
Experience in leading a medium to large size team of 10 to 20 cross-functional resources
A customer-focused approach to work, and the ability to translate often-complex requirements into decisive digital platform strategies
The confidence to build lasting relationships and influence senior colleagues and clients from a wide range of backgrounds
A flair for identifying and capitalizing on new revenue streams
What we look for
We’re interested in intellectually curious people, with a genuine passion for finding and implementing innovative ways to nurture growth. You’ll also need excellent communication and negotiation skills, as well as the ability to express big ideas to senior leaders, often without technical backgrounds. If you’re ready to take a leadership role in a team that’s poised to take the industry by storm, this role is for you. You must be willing and able to travel (not applicable during the global pandemic and only when it is safe to do so).
What working at EY offers
At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.
We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:
Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you
About EY
As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and consulting services, we’re using the products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.
If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
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