Programme Test Manager

Location: Newbury* 
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri}
Salary: Excellent base salary + benefits 

*Hybrid

At Vodafone UK we believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. We don't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week, on average 8 days a month. Our “Office in a Box” home working kit will provide you with everything you need, no matter where you are.

Who We Are

At Vodafone UK, diversity isn’t just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company.  We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.

Join Vodafone UK IT, which is at the core of our digital future, analysing and operating all our internal and customer-facing systems, with the aim of delivering the best customer experience. None of it would be possible without our innovative teams, creating a connected future with technologies like Cloud, AI and big data.
Come and join the IT Testing team, who performs a vital role in all technology’s projects. The test management team drives test management across a wide range of projects and portfolios. This is a dynamic team that ensures quality is built into Vodafone’s exciting new products & services and ensures we deliver a great customer experience. 

We are hiring for a Programme Test Manager who will be the Lead for a Delivery team of test managers/leads who will be responsible for the testing across Vodafone’s strategic IT programmes. Within this role you will gain experience working with a world class testing service, work across large programmes and get to interact with major stakeholders in all areas of Vodafone. 

What You'll Do:

Accountable for test management at an IT Programme (Large) level
Lead an offshore & onshore team of test lead & testers working for the programme
Monitor the day-to-day running and governance of the delivery of the testing
Creation, planning and delivery of the end-to-end Test strategy 
Act as a point of decision around test approach, strategy and escalation on behalf of programme & portfolio stakeholders.
Responsible for test spend at a portfolio level
Champion continual service improvement across UK IT.
Role model leadership behaviours across the function and be a visible member of UK IT’s leadership community.

Who you are

Experienced in testing methodologies, test management and associated practices.
Test Management experience across major IT programmes.
Experience with large teams and multiple vendors 
Experience in test automation frameworks and tools 
Strong communication skills across all levels of stakeholders 
Experience running test programmes involving Oracle IT stacks and products
Qualifications in ISTQB (Advanced), ITIL Certified (Foundation+) or TMMi are desirable

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.

Together we can

Vodafone UK are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/applying-to-vodafone/) for guidance.