Test Manager

Location: North West

Ideal Experience:

• ITSO, EMV, ABT, Smart Ticketing : Prior experience in these areas is highly desirable.

Contract Job Scope Summary:

Project Overview:

• Critical Testing Role : The role involves overseeing critical testing for a Rail ITSO tap and go solution, similar to London's Oyster Card.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage Testing Phase : Oversee and manage the entire testing phase, ensuring the process is both thorough and efficient.
• Strategy Development : Develop and implement strategies to reduce the testing period without compromising the quality of the outcomes.
• Risk Management : Ensure that robust risk management practices are in place and adhered to throughout the testing phase.
• Hands-on Testing Support : Provide hands-on testing support, as there is no dedicated testing team available.
• Collaboration : Work closely with the project team, who are currently handling the testing tasks.

Current Team and Resources:

• Small Team : The existing team is small and currently unable to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Future Planning:

• Phase 2 : The role will evolve to focus more on strategy and planning for an EMV upgrade in Phase 2, which may require expanding the team.

Collaboration and Reporting:

• Team Coordination : Collaborate with the delivery partner and the existing project team to ensure the safe and successful implementation of the software and hardware.
• Progress Reporting : Coordinate and report progress to the relevant stakeholders.

Contract Details:

• Duration : Initial contract for 6 months, with a potential extension of up to 12 months.
• Travel : Remote work is acceptable, but on-site presence is required approximately 1-2 days a week for on-site testing and collaboration with stakeholders.

Job Title: Test Manager (CR/ )

Salary: GBP400 - GBP500 per day

Rate: £400 - £500 per day

Outside IR35