Digital Test Manager

We’re looking for Digital Test Manager to join our dynamic team, this role is responsible for agreeing and co-ordinating Test activity for assigned Projects to meet schedule commitments and achieve required quality and compliance standards as set out within the Testing framework defined by the Testing Assurance, ensuring that project delivery achieves change management approval.

What you’ll be doing as a Digital Test Manager

• Define the Project Test Approach based on project scope and with reference to the Thames Water Testing Policy
• Agree the Project Test Approach with Testing Assurance, resolving any feedback and escalating to relevant Project Manager where agreement cannot be reached
• Track test progress, taking corrective action proactively
• Maintain effective engagement with the Thames Water and Service Provider functions to carry out the test management activities
• Agree the Test Environment Specification and co-ordinate environment requirements with  Test Environment Management
• Provide test thought leadership to help shape and inform appropriate User Acceptance Test User cases for assigned Project(s)
• Influencing internal stakeholders, suppliers and partners within the assigned Project(s) and ensuring that testing activity required is executed within agreed deadlines
• Maintaining a thorough understanding of Testing and recognised generic industry bodies of knowledge and applying that knowledge effectively in unfamiliar situations

Base Location: Reading - Hybrid
Working Pattern: 36 Hours

What you should bring to the role

• Test management skills
• Stakeholder management skills
• Cyber security experience
• Robust experience of managing SIT, UAT and Postproduction Testing
• ISTQB Foundation in testing
• Very good working knowledge on Microsoft Azure DevOps
• Strong communication skills

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary from £65,000 to £70,000 per annum depending on experience
• Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (Plus bank holidays)
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing

Who are we?
At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive. Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all. But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

Working at Thames Water
At Thames Water we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, background, and differences that each individual brings.

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.

Find out more about working at Thames Water.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.