What are the responsibilities and job description for the Test Manager position at Genesis10?
Genesis10 is seeking a Contract Test Manager Zeta Project for a 12month contract position with a consumer finance lender firm located in the NY Metro Area. This role is remote.
Summary:
Summary:
- The Data Analytics, Technology and Digital Products (DTD) Test Manager role at our client is responsible for the effective and successful execution of all testing requirements for the Zeta project.
- The project goal is to implement an alternate card/issuer processor for our client to ultimately replace the current legacy platform.
- The project will be implemented in phases starting with a pilot launch.
- The Testing Manager is a consultant to the cross-functional test teams to guide and ensure the development of comprehensive and effective test cases.
- The successful candidate is confident, well organized, effectively communicates test plans and progress with all project stakeholders and manages and escalates all testing risks and issues to prompt closure.
- The ideal candidate must demonstrate proficiency in preparation of quality assessments, test progress and defect status to support launch go/no-go decision based on reports and metrics.
- This position is responsible for managing the full testing lifecycle of the project to ensure a successful launch/deployment.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the test scope and delivery for all Zeta work streams.
- Work closely with geographically dispersed technology teams and multiple business stakeholders to ensure required outcomes are achieved.
- Define and implement the overall test approach.
- Apply different estimating methods to estimate timescales and effort for the testing phases.
- Responsible for producing the overall test delivery plan and defining the business test deliverable milestones, test tasks and activities whilst determining whether automation tools can be utilized.
- Identify slippage and develop strategies to recover and will own and resolve issues around the technical solution delivered into the business test environment.
- Ensure that all test phases have appropriate entry / exit criteria and for monitoring achievement of these criteria and for obtaining sign-off against these prior to Go Live.
- Implement a well-structured approach to test defect management and incident reporting.
- Monitor and report the status and progress of each test phase to different stakeholders.
Requirements:
- 8-10 years of test management background with a proven history of success.
- Prior experience in consumer banking or credit card servicing preferred.
- Experience of having designed and implemented test frameworks on large scale programs and enhancing existing test processes.
- A strong understanding of test management processes, design techniques, and best practice.
- Experience in planning and leading entire testing lifecycle.
Professional Skills
- Experience directing project teams to complete required testing tasks and activities.
- Proven track record and ability to manage Test Strategy and Planning.
- Processes strong analytical and problem-solving skills and can apply them to complex situations.
- Excels in negotiation skills with internal delivery teams or vendors to manage test execution.
- Self-confidence in holding investment owners and project teams responsible to testing commitments.
Test Management Skills
- Experience developing and implementing detailed test plans and/or test scripts to ensure traceability to detailed user requirements.
- Mastery of industry-based testing tools and demonstrated ability to adapt to enterprise tools.
- Ability to develop and manage project testing milestones, provide feedback on progress, and highlight constraints.
- Maintain timely and accurate test progress status reporting to all key stakeholders.
- Experience in Use Case oversight.
- Experience in managing Defect Tracking and Resolution.
- Proven ability to execute end-to-end testing in complex, multi-system environments and aligned to multiple delivery methodologies (e.g., Waterfall and Agile) including the full defect management lifecycle.
Business Skills
- Solid communication skills in written and oral form.
- Experience working in the Financial Services industry preferred.
- Self-driven and motivated with ability to be productive without significant supervision.
- Proven ability to act as team leader and effective team member.
- Ability to work effectively remotely or on premise as required.
- Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.
If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!
Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.
For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:
Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.
For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:
- Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20 years.
- The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
- Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
- Behavioral Health Platform
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
- 401K
- Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
- Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF)
- Remote opportunities available
For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.
Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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