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QA/Test Manager

£Competitive + Benefits

Northampton, Northamptonshire

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Are you looking for your next move and want to be part of a team that is hard working and committed to making a difference to our business! 


What will you do? QA/Test Manager


Working with and as part of the wider Software Delivery function, responsible for coordinating and managing a team of QA engineers across the organisation and a number of 3rd Party QA partners


Some accountabilities of the role: 


  • QA Strategy - Responsible for the development and implementation of a our QA strategy. Work with internal teams and external 3rd parties to deliver a single strategy covering all QA within Travis Perkins. 

  • QA Mindset - Ability to analyse and select the most appropriate testing approaches, tools and methods across a wide range of software solutions. Leads the QA aspects of a wide range of programmes. Be confident to establish a strong QA team and hold the organisation to account against defined QA practices.

  • Stakeholder Management -  Managing stakeholders across the business and GTS department, as well as third parties is vital to the role. Establishing strong working relationships across all levels of the group whilst fostering creative and challenging environments.

  • QA Sub-Profession - Be a key contributor to the management of the sub-profession of quality assurance within the software delivery function. This will include a combination of internal and 3rd party resources who are able to support our delivery of software successfully on all fronts.

  • Delivery Success - Accountable for the testing and other quality initiatives of software products and 3rd party applications. Ensure that we are set up for success across all areas, operate consistently within standard ways-of-working, and can demonstrate performance on an ongoing basis.Work with a variety of external stakeholders to manage delivery, including budgets, plans, RAID and resourcing.

  • Service and Security - The testing of software systems must align with the technology objectives surrounding service and security. Play a leading role in considering and ensuring both elements in all that we do. surrounding service and security. Play a leading role in considering and ensuring both elements in all that we do. 

  • Continuous Improvement - Using key performance indicators and metrics, identify and execute on areas for improvement and efficiencies on a continuous basis, balancing all demands and priorities across software delivery and from our external stakeholders.

  • Leadership - Work as part of the collective Software Delivery team, providing clear direction and reporting across all software related initiatives, and delivering against a common vision. Deputise for the Head of Software Delivery when required.

  • Coaching/Mentoring - Help grow the QA team within Travis Perkins by hiring and developing exceptional QA staff, providing the appropriate coaching, mentoring and training to support their individual growth needs. 

  • Contracts and Partners - A number of 3rd party partners will be utilised by software delivery, in the areas of resources, software and services. Ensure alignment within standard ways of working as set out by the Software Delivery function, whilst understanding contractual obligations and agreements with the third party 

 

What’s in it for you?


Our strong family values and 'cornerstones' lie at the heart of the success of our journey. If, like us, you put customers at heart of everything you do, you can expect to be rewarded with a full package of benefits on top of a salary that grows with you as you grow in our business.


You’ll be supported by some fantastic training and development and have the opportunity to learn, grow and develop across the Travis Perkins Group. 


We’ll also equip you with a benefits package that grows as you grow with the company:


  • Competitive bonus

  • Save-as-you-earn scheme

  • Buy-as-you-earn scheme

  • Contributory pension scheme

  • Colleague discount across a variety of Group businesses


A bit about us


As the largest distributor of building materials in the UK, Travis Perkins has been helping to build Britain for over 200 years.

With over 5 businesses, 16,000 colleagues and more than 1,200 branches, stores and sites around the UK we believe we have the best people and the best place to work. Everyone works hard together to deliver results, but most importantly, have some fun along the way!


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