Financial Services Test & Release Manager - Bracknell, Berkshire

Financial Services Test & Release Manager - Bracknell, Berkshire (3 days a week on-site in Bracknell)

£53K-£58K basic depending on experience

A new opportunity to join the Financial Services division of a major global brand as the Test & Release Manager.

Role:

Test and Release Manager holds responsibility for overseeing the full life cycle of testing and release processes for software products within the organisation. This position requires close coordination with both internal teams and third-party suppliers to ensure that every software release undergoes thorough testing, conforms to established quality standards, and is delivered punctually, thereby minimising business risk. Releases managed by this role will encompass both defect fixes and changes/features.

Qualifications, skills and experience:

Required

• Test Management Expertise: Possesses solid experience in Test Management and hands-on testing, ensuring a thorough and reliable approach to quality assurance. Proven experience delivering testing strategy and managing releases.
• Exceptional Communication: Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication abilities, with a strong focus on understanding, establishing, and effectively managing customer expectations.
• Financial Services Experience: Exhibits a robust understanding of business requirements, enabling the development and maintenance of high levels of customer trust and confidence. Experience working within a regulated industry and able to demonstrate an understanding of operating within a regulated environment.
• Clear Communication of Needs and Schedules: Capable of effectively conveying requirements and timelines to both IT teams and end-users, ensuring that plans are comprehensive and all standards are consistently met.
• Leadership and Motivation: A self-starter with proven ability to lead and inspire teams whilst managing own workload. Utilising a diverse range of skills and problem-solving techniques to address challenges and achieve objectives.
• Technical Communication: Adept at presenting and explaining technical concepts in a manner that builds rapport, persuades stakeholders, and facilitates clear understanding.
• Teamwork and Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates strong collaborative abilities and interpersonal skills, working effectively with colleagues at all levels of management.

Financial Service Test & Release Manager - Bracknell, Berkshire (3 days a week on-site in Bracknell)