Test Program Manager

Job Description

Position Type : Full time Type Of Hire : Experienced (relevant combo of work and education) Education Desired : Bachelor of Engineering Travel Percentage : 0%To be addedTest Program ManagerAre you curious, motivated, and forward-thinking At FIS you ll have the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and relevant issues in financial services and technology. Our talented people empower us, and we believe in being part of a team that is open, collaborative, entrepreneurial, passionate and above all fun.About the teamIn today s highly competitive private equity market, firms must not only deliver superior returns, but also respond to more stringent reporting requirements and increasing demands for information both from within and outside their organization. Throughout the industry there is mounting pressure on organizations to do more, requiring a clear technology strategy that not only addresses the demands of today, but also enables the growth and performance of tomorrow.What you will be doingThis position will be responsible for driving Test Management and Test Strategy for some of our largest and most complex customer projects focusing on adoption of our next generation Trade Capture and Back Office processing platform using a structured, controlled, methodological approach.You will have a pragmatic approach to solve problems and the ability to communicate effectively at all different levels of the organization, customers & internal stakeholders.Projects are likely to include different teams working on different phases of activity at multiple global locations. The ability to manage multiple moving parts therefore needs to be balanced with the ability to manage and lead potentially large groups and virtual teams of professional staff.Key elements of the role are to ensure that test management and strategy on projects align with business and technical requirements, with full traceability from Initiation to Implementation along with documenting & implanting the quality gates for multiple phases.The test phases include System Integration Test (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Performance Testing (PT) and the candidate will demonstrate an ability to identify success criteria with senior Business, Operations and Technology representatives across the portfolio.A further responsibility will be the establishment, refinement, rollout and maintenance of Quality Assurance metrics and procedures for identifying and delivering against a continuous improvement program. (e.g. Defect Management, root cause identification, test cycle duration). The objectives of the continuous improvement program will be to deliver efficiencies across the testing process to bring project dates in earlier.To gain an in-depth understanding of the post-trade business Middle/Back Office and to become an expert in FIS post trade processing suite of products in order to provide the expertise required to execute test management strategy against our projects.Formulation, organisation and monitoring of test management on multiple, large, often inter-connected projects. Oversight, composition and ownership of the test management strategyWork with the Regional Leads and Functional Project Leads in driving test strategy and contribute to executing Projects successfully on time, on budget and with requisite qualityWork with the Global Change Lead to help drive efficiency, consistency and excellence to all aspects of the test management functionWhat you bring:

• Proven experience as a Test Manager leading large enterprise level programs
• Knowledge of Software Delivery Lifecycle (SDLC) and STLC implementation including but not limited to create robust strategies for System Integration Testing, UAT, Performance Testing
• Experience of test management on complex, high value programs operating as part of global teams and multiple stakeholders / teams
• Prior experience of direct customer interaction, Capital Markets Domain would be a plus
• Context drive approach to resolve the complexities in the program in high pressure situations
• Excellent knowledge of performance evaluation techniques and key metrics
• A track record of implementing efficiencies against identified key metrics and root cause analysis
• Strong communication, Analytical & presentation skills
• Exhibit leadership to lead and integrate multiple teams to achieve the common goal with excellent conflict management skills

QualificationsBachelor s degree in business or related field or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experienceCompetencies

• Fluent in English
• Excellent understanding of STLC process & communicator ability to discuss technical and commercial solutions to internal and external parties and adapt depending on the technical or business focus of the discussion
• Attention to detail track record of authoring high quality documentation
• Good analytical skills
• Organized approach manage and adapt priorities according to client and internal requirements
• Self-starter but team mindset - work autonomously and as part of a global team
• Willing to travel occasionally (no more than 10%)

What we offer you

• A multifaceted job with a high degree of responsibility and a broad spectrum of opportunities
• A broad range of professional education and personal development possibilities FIS is your final career step!
• A competitive salary and benefits
• A variety of career development tools, resources and opportunities

With a 50-year history rooted in the financial services industry, FIS is the worlds largest global provider dedicated to financial technology solutions. We champion clients from banking to capital markets, retail to corporate and everything touched by financial services. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, our 53,000 worldwide employees help serve more than 20,000 clients in over 130 countries. Our technology powers billions of transactions annually that move over $9 trillion around the globe. FIS is a Fortune 500 company and is a member of Standard & Poor s 500 Index.FIS is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all personal information that we process in order to provide services to our clients. For specific information on how FIS protects personal information online, please see the FIS Online Privacy Notice.Privacy StatementFIS is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all personal information that we process in order to provide services to our clients. For specific information on how FIS protects personal information online, please see the Online Privacy Notice.Sourcing ModelRecruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.#pridepass,

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