Test Programme Manager

Toia mai te waka! - Haul the canoe!Ki te urunga te waka! - To the entrance place!Ki te moenga te waka! - To the resting place!Ki te takotoranga i takoto ai te waka! - To the place where it will lie!Join us. But be you. At Deloitte, you'll do more than just join something, you'll add something. You've found a place that values your curiosity, passion, and desire to work alongside brilliant people on the things that really matter. There really is only one question: What impact do YOU want to make?Hono mai kia eke ki te taumata teitei ka taeaWe have strong shared values and the power of purpose to make a real difference.·Do you have a passion for leadership, driving organisational change, developing people to maximise their potential, and helping clients unlock business value through the promise of quality technology?·Do you thrive working in a dynamic environment with a team of talented people who take pride in delivering great results?·Do you take pride in sharing ideas and experiences, and collaboratively solving problems while making an impact that matters?Who are Deloitte?We are driven to create an impact that matters at every opportunity.Over our 175-year history, we have built a reputation for impactful delivery across audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax, and technology services. Supported by a strong leadership team, and member firms from over 150 countries across the globe, Deloitte New Zealand is in the business of solving complex problems. Innovation is the oxygen that powers us, enabling us to embrace the unknown, the chaos, the mayhem, because we know this is where the magic can happen.Our workplace and cultureOur purpose is to make an impact that matters. We are driven by our desire to create positive outcomes for our clients, communities, and people. Everything we do is with intent - the intent to make a meaningful difference.Our shared values are at the heart of everything we do. Living these values, which include 'taking care of each other' and 'fostering inclusion', is essential to ensuring everyone feels included at work and able to reach their full potential.For us to succeed and thrive as an organisation, we understand the importance of creating a culture where diverse perspectives matter and where everyone is given an equal opportunity to grow and develop.About this team:You will be in good company. With the QE team, you will be exposed to cutting-edge technology in an environment focused on innovation and entrepreneurship. We are constantly looking for bright people who are passionate about quality technology solutions and seek to maximise the value we deliver to our clients.You will be joining a team of passionate professionals and leaders from various backgrounds, who share a common interest in technology, quality, and customer service. If you are always yearning to learn more and rise to new heights in a fast-paced environment that is continuously evolving, this is the place for you.Your role as a leaderYour role as a Quality Engineering / Test Manager will focus on the management and delivery of Quality within client engagements, as well as generating leads and supporting the development of key opportunities within the QE practice.In this role, you will support development of high-performing people and teams, leading and supporting them to make an impact that matters through exceptional client service.Your typical day will include:·Build and maintain strong and lasting relationships with clients and vendors through delivery excellence, market eminence, and exceptional thought-leadership.·Monitor and manage tasks, budgets, and risks across the practice.·Coach, mentor, and develop high-performing teams through change and continuous improvement.·Develop high-quality collateral to help clients and senior stakeholders interpret metrics and measures, provide recommendations, and articulate risks and value based on metrics.·Be empowered to lead client and stakeholder sessions to understand complex challenges, support project team members, and manage stakeholders towards project and programme goals.·Integrate Deloitte and industry Quality Engineering frameworks to deliver a high standard of quality/testing practices as a part of core capability management.·Think critically and solve business use case challenges in Testing to provide fit for purpose solutions.·Strong desire to maintain a high level of continuous learning in the latest processes and methodologies available in market.·Manage QE resources in the global delivery network.·Delivery excellence and advisory on client engagements in the form of testing process optimisations.Enough about us, let's talk about you. You are someone with:·You are an experienced Quality Engineering, Software Quality Assurance, or Test Engineering leader and have operated in a similar role to build and grow a Quality/Testing capability.·You have 5+ years of experience in a QA/QE/Testing leadership capacity and 10+ years of experience in the software testing profession.·You have extensive experience in managing test programmes or portfolios of work with complex test requirements and expectations.·You have hands-on experience in leading/managing teams across various testing activities, including manual and automated testing.·You have excellent test strategy, test planning, and consulting skills.·You possess exceptional stakeholder engagement and management skills.·You are experienced with commercial principles and business development.·You are an excellent and competent communicator – both written and verbal – and can confidently speak to clients and colleagues from Executives to Engineers on the various aspects of quality/testing and engagement delivery models.·You are experienced with project management methodologies in Waterfall, Agile, and V-Model delivery models.·You have strong experience with administrating testing toolsets that support the delivery of testing services.·You have strong experience with both functional and non-functional testing principles and practices, including integration, UAT, performance, API, and database testing.·You are experienced running test cycles using Agile methodology and tools.·You're experienced at attracting, developing, retaining, and motivating top software testing talent and automation engineers.·A degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Project Management, or another related field, or equivalent work experience.·Experience with end-to-end ERP implementations is highly desirable.·Experience with data migration / data migration testing.·Experience with API / integration testing.·Experience with test environment management.·Familiarity with test automation.Deloitte rewardsWe hold a simple belief – that our people's hard work should be recognised and rewarded beyond their remuneration.We offer: ·Flexible work arrangements – work in a way that suits you, us, and our clients best.·Subsidized professional qualifications and paid professional memberships.·Subsidized Health Insurance.·Income protection insurance.·22 days annual leave.·Social events, social sports teams, and monthly Firm drinks.·A focus on wellness and well-being.·Community-focused volunteer days.·A focus on the environment and sustainability.·Plus much more.We have reimagined what 'work' looks like and how we can empower all our people to create a work experience that is distinct to their needs. Founded on concepts of trust, balance, wellbeing, and the importance of personal connection, this is the Deloitte experience.Does this sound exactly like the sort of role and organisation for you? Then apply now! We'd love to hear from you.Mauri ora ki a koe/The essence of life to you.The Deloitte Talent Acquisition Team.Deloitte is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Knowing that people work best in different ways, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements if the working pattern you are looking for is not specifically indicated. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.Studies have shown that women and people from under-represented backgrounds are less likely to apply for roles where they do not match the job description criteria exactly. 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