UA Testing Lead

Job Description

Are you a Testing Lead with UAT Management experience looking for their next daily rate contract role with a well established global technology company? Hybrid working - 11 month Contract.

The Testing Lead will be responsible for managing the test efforts of Finance and cross-functional projects.

Needs to be comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment focusing on details and execution quality.

Developing and fostering partnerships are essential to long-term success. Must be hands-on, technically adept with strong leadership and influencing skills

Role Description

• Responsible for managing simultaneous Finance and cross-functional UAT testing efforts on projects

• Dynamically develop and drive comprehensive cross-functional UAT strategies.

• Lead and collaborate with multiple UAT partner teams to connect the dots and stitch across them to drive success. Develop and sustain strong and trusted relationships with all cross-functional partners.

• Manage, plan, and organise activities and tasks throughout UAT planning and execution.

• Lead, take forward thinking action, and provide goal-oriented direction in the face of ambiguity.

• Keep the extended team informed, and ensure accountability to the resolution of key issues.

• Lead test resources required for successful execution of projects and provide input to and craft the UAT management processes in-line with industry best practices.

Key Qualifications

• UAT Management experience

• High technical ability, capable of quickly understanding complex integrated systems

• Possess a thorough understanding of the Project Lifecycle

• Excel at quickly identifying, articulating and handling UAT risk

• Able to fully comprehend current issues, and see around corners to understand downstream impacts

• Able to establish relationships with multi-functional partners and viewed as a trusted advisor and partner

• Interact proficiently with a wide range of technical and business teams

• Able to combine critical thinking with hands-on execution

• Demonstrate strong facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills

• Detail oriented, with strong analytical and problem solving skills

• Have the ability to clearly organize and inform through excellent written and verbal communications

• Exhibit a real passion for innovation shown through creative strategies and continuous process improvement

Education

• Bachelors degree or equivalent

• PMP is a plus

• SAP experience is a plus

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