Test Project Manager

About GlobalLogic UK&I
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Description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Test Project Manager to join our team. We are seeking forward-thinking people who will drive all aspects of IT Project, Program and Portfolio activity, including collaborating and coordinating across all IT and business segments.

The Project Manager will be responsible for a logical grouping of cross functional development teams. 

Key collaborations are with the Development Teams, Product Owners, Scrum Masters and with the total Program Team.

The Project Manager is responsible for creating and maintaining the full release plan for the project area that they are responsible for.

Facilitates the teams in delivering the Release Backlog (tasks, stories, epics, steps etc. to GA).

Project Manager who has worked in R&D environment...it is the Cloud RAN program and there would be a requirement to be a test leader in that space...Teams are working in developing Interfaces for O-RAN, doing orchestration for Lifecycle management...

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the project towards its Quality, Time and Cost objectives.
• Ensures delivery on commitments, with quality, on time and takes corrective action if off track.
• Facilitates release planning with the teams, ensuring the release planning inputs and outputs are of high quality and communicates the expectations on teams in advance of the session.
• Present the release plan, status against plans etc.
• Runs Risk Management sessions with the teams and maintains a risk register on actions taken to continuously manage the risks.
• Supports the teams with the removal of external impediments that cannot be resolved by the team.
• Facilitate scheduling/planning/dependency management
• Reports progress using Program tools (e.g. JIRA, Burndown, Bug Tracker, Requirement Planner etc.).
• Propose quality objectives for the teams; ensure alignment with line managers, overall program and teams.
• Identify process/WoW improvement areas.
• Be a change agent.
• Run regular retrospective with the development teams to find opportunities for improvements

Technical  Competencies

• Project management skills acquired through training, project management experience or other experience of using project management methods and techniques.
• Experience is in R&D environment and able to work as a Test leader
• Experiences related to project management techniques and tools, such as project planning and cost control.
• Strong focus on automation and regression with fast feedback.
• Ability to contribute technical leadership from a test point of view
• Professional competence related to the project type and the nature of the project outcome.
• Project Managers should have a good understanding of the technical challenges of the project area that they are responsible for.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years project management experience (managing multidisciplinary project teams) within IT and software development
• PMI qualification or equivalent a plus.
• Third level qualification in Computer Science/Engineering or a related discipline.
• Project governance experience
• Waterfall and Agile methodologies
  
• Consultancy experience a plus.
• Must have experience of previously managing (directly) several projects.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully deliver business projects.
• Strong leadership skills for driving cross functional groups

OTHER SKILLS

• Highly motivated, with a proven ability to work on own initiative within a challenging and dynamic work environment
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels
• Outstanding communication (both spoken and written), planning, project management, networking and influencing skills
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work on multiple assignments
• Strong analytical skills and logical approach
• Strong commitment to professional and client service excellence
• Maintain current industry / business knowledge
• Develop and share reusable knowledge that can be readily applied to new client project.

Why work at GlobalLogic UK&I?

Our goal is to build an inclusive positive culture where everyone can feel comfortable being themselves, empowering our people to create their own high standards and therefore more value. We work together to promote fairness while recognising, valuing and embracing differences – providing a transparent support structure and generous training budget to help our people develop skills to progress their career. Our region also supports a hybrid model which can flex across a wide spectrum of working options determined by our business, customer and individual needs.

You’ll benefit from a comprehensive health and wellness plan, private healthcare (clinical and mental wellbeing), and discounted gym memberships. We offer a fantastic benefits package including a competitive pension scheme and recognition schemes through bonus/reward initiatives.

We are focused on creating a fully inclusive culture, where all our employees feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. We celebrate, support, and thrive on our diversity. You have a unique opportunity to build your career progression by taking ownership of your personal and career development, and future. We encourage you to upskills and explore continued opportunities within the company.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and to be committed to equal employment opportunity across our organisation and in all our business operations. Employment is determined based upon merit without discrimination on the basis of applicants’ gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race, or membership of the traveller community.