We're looking for a Test Manager to be based in our Hove office

Identify test opportunities  through stakeholder relationships, shaping ideas, creating and promoting solutions and gaining senior management buy-in.

Drives the Test Delivery of several small to medium scale projects consisting of multiple technology suppliers and business customers.  Direct and manage a test team comprised of L&G and 3rd party teams ensuring delivery within agreed time/quality/budget tolerances.

Creates the test approach that uses appropriate methodologies, tools and resourcing to ensure effective testing via a test coverage that mitigates business risk. 

Manages the testing and development functions to seek ways to implement the automation strategy and QA approach for their projects.

Delivers effective & timely communication & reporting to all interested parties including stakeholders and Senior Managers / Execs in order to support and manage the smooth delivery of test activity

Actively manages third party relationships ensuring that dependencies are identified and managed and deliverables are achieved, as defined in the project’s Test Approach and without incurring unnecessary cost or delay to the project.

Manages activities within and across LGR and IT partners (including 3rd parties) to deliver the test strategies, providing expert advice and guidance on test methods, techniques and tools at all stages of the development life cycle with the aim of implementing the best approach to testing.

Understands the principles of Business Transformation and is able to translate these principles into business/people change activities and project outcomes

Ensure that the principles of Conduct Risk and Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) are embedded into your day to day operations to deliver good customer outcomes at all times. Ensure that all business processes and internal controls within your role are designed and performed in a way that delivers good customer outcomes and demonstrates effective management of Conduct Risk.

Qualifications:

ISTQB Advanced Test Manager or equivalent experience

Agile and Scrum

Knowledge:

Background in Pensions, Annuities, Asset & Liability Management and / or Investments and understanding of the products, regulations and the UK Pensions market.

Outstanding test management experience required and proven delivery track record of change / transformation.

Adaptable approach to test management & control.

Skills:

Excellent communications, interpersonal and presentation skills in order to influence internal and external stakeholders

Ability to self-manage and work in a dynamic environment

Management experience including working with Business Analysts and Test Managers / Analysts.

The ability to manage and benefit from virtual meetings, with limited reliance on face-to-face meetings

The willingness to embrace new technologies and influence other parts of the business to adopt

A relentless drive towards paperless working, wherever possible

The willingness and ability to work without the constraints of a fixed office or desk location, focusing on outcomes and benefits, rather than tasks and measures

Whatever your role, we reward ability, performance and attitude with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Our employees have a wide range of benefits including a generous pension scheme, life assurance, 25 days' holiday (plus one day after two years), private medical insurance, performance related bonuses, a variety of share schemes, discounts at both a huge range of high street stores and our own great products, your hard work will be rewarded when you join us.