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Role Overview
This is a key role within the CIS organization responsible for defining and implementing the new Global Testing methodology for the Nucleus transformational programme. The role involves defining the data analytics testing strategy across countries and releases, and establishing a common testing framework covering all delivery phases.
The Test Manager will oversee the overall test management practices, ensuring alignment with Vodafone processes. They will drive and manage testing and acceptance at release and project levels, including assembly, product, performance, user acceptance, and regression testing as required. The role guarantees governance across all test phases, adherence to acceptance protocols, and contributes to delivering customer satisfaction by ensuring solution quality and operational readiness.
Key Responsibilities
1. Define and implement the Global Testing methodology applicable across all 10 local markets.
2. Manage the programme test approach, overall test plan, and responsibilities matrix.
3. Lead and motivate dispersed teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
4. Manage senior stakeholder relationships and programme development.
5. Establish testing governance at the programme level and assess testing impacts and dependencies.
6. Define and measure quality KPIs, review testing deliverables, and manage test issues and risks.
7. Identify automation opportunities, review automation scenarios, and manage escalation processes.
8. Ensure quality assurance of test plans, vendor planning, and final test closure.
9. Coordinate with business streams for test and acceptance scenario management.
10. Control contract fulfillment through test activities related to main releases and obtain CAB approval.
11. Monitor project schedules, contribute to lessons learned, and drive efficiency improvements.
Qualifications and Experience
* At least 5 years of successful programme test/project management experience, especially in Data Analytics, Data Warehouse, and BI within Vodafone.
* Experience in developing and implementing data analytics/big data test strategies and end-to-end data quality management.
* Knowledge of GCP environment, data ingestion, transformation, and migration principles.
* Understanding of data reconciliation, data quality, and large-scale database management.
* Experience managing diverse IT and business teams, working with third-party providers.
* Willingness to travel up to two weeks per month during certain programme periods.
* Certifications: ISTQB / ISEB, Prince2 or PMP, GCP certifications preferred.
* Proficiency with tools like Tricentis Tosca, Confluence, Microfocus ALM.
Benefits
* Hybrid work model (60% home, 40% office) with flexible hours and additional remote days.
* 25 days holiday plus additional days around Christmas, with options to buy extra days.
* Meal vouchers, flexible remuneration, free health and life insurance, medical services.
* Career development opportunities, AI and e-learning platforms, optional pension plan.
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