Introduction
As a Test UAT Manager at IBM, your analytical and technical skills will directly impact the quality of the software we create. Come work in an agile environment where you will help each iteration reach the next level. Whether the testing is manual, automated, or cognitive, you hold a key role in releasing the best deliverables to IBM'ers and our clients.
Your Role and Responsibilities
As a Test UAT Manager you will use your expertise in the planning, design, management, execution and reporting of tests. Using appropriate testing tools and techniques - to ensure that IBM/client systems (new and amended) conform to exacting standards to ensure they'll perform as specified, with any interface, to meet clients' business goals. You will deliver on that promise with exceptional testing strategies, test plans, test cases, test reports and quality metrics.
In this position, you will primarily apply your technical skills in an internal or external customer services and implementation environment.
At IBM, progress is our passion. Join us.
Requirements:
Other responsibilities include development and sign off of the Master Test Plan and other Detailed Test Plans, building the team, leading people and managing the relationships with other teams on the project.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
This specialization is usually performed by senior test practitioner with experience in leading large test teams. You will have relevant experience of 7 years in the IT testing environment with at least 4 years in a testing leadership role.
Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
You will have relevant experience of 8-10 years in the IT testing environment with at least 5 years in a testing leadership role.
Must have the ability to work in Canada without sponsorship.
About Business UnitIBM Services is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants that design, build, and run foundational systems and services that is the backbone of the world's economy. IBM Services partners with the world's leading companies in over 170 countries to build smarter businesses by reimagining and reinventing through technology, with its outcome-focused methodologies, industry-leading portfolio and world class research and operations expertise leading to results-driven innovation and enduring excellence.
This role requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to your start date. Full vaccination refers to receiving dosage of COVID-19 vaccines that provide full protection in accordance with Canada Public Health and WHO guidance (full series of a 2 dose vaccine plus 14 days or a one dose vaccine plus 14 days from the last dose). Proof of vaccination status will be required. Booster vaccination requirements may be required. If you are unable to be vaccinated due to medical or religious reasons, we offer accommodations in accordance with applicable law.
Your Life @ IBMAre you craving to learn more? Prepared to solve some of the world's most unique challenges? And ready to shape the future for millions of people? If so, then it's time to join us, express your individuality, unleash your curiosity and discover new possibilities.
Every IBMer, and potential ones like yourself, has a voice, carves their own path, and uses their expertise to help co-create and add to our story. Together, we have the power to make meaningful change – to alter the fabric of our clients, of society and IBM itself, to create a truly positive impact and make the world work better for everyone.
It's time to define your career.
About IBMIBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.
Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we're also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.
At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it's time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.
Location StatementFor additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.
Being You @ IBMIBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
As a Test UAT Manager at IBM, your analytical and technical skills will directly impact the quality of the software we create. Come work in an agile environment where you will help each iteration reach the next level. Whether the testing is manual, automated, or cognitive, you hold a key role in releasing the best deliverables to IBM'ers and our clients.
Your Role and Responsibilities
As a Test UAT Manager you will use your expertise in the planning, design, management, execution and reporting of tests. Using appropriate testing tools and techniques - to ensure that IBM/client systems (new and amended) conform to exacting standards to ensure they'll perform as specified, with any interface, to meet clients' business goals. You will deliver on that promise with exceptional testing strategies, test plans, test cases, test reports and quality metrics.
In this position, you will primarily apply your technical skills in an internal or external customer services and implementation environment.
At IBM, progress is our passion. Join us.
Requirements:
- At the outset of the project, in collaboration with the other stakeholders, devise the test objectives, test strategies and test plans;
- Responsible for leading, supporting and guiding IT testing projects to realize ambitious business targets;
- Provide strategic direction to ensure that the project is supporting the client's vision, goals and objectives;
- Experience developing positive and effective relationships at all levels including business, vendors, executives, management, sponsors and team members;
- Be well versed in the structures, processes, and procedures to manage project delivery;
- Understand the practical application of metrics to report on the health and progress of the project;
- Ensure there are regular reviews, there is accountability and that management of projects, stakeholders and suppliers is in place;
- Understand the various methods for delivery and ensure that the most appropriate procedures are being utilized to achieve success;
- Well versed with Industry standards, testing certifications and drives efforts to bring the project into conformance with such standards, facilitates the development, implementation and adherence of testing department standards in partnership with other test team leadership;
- Understand and track complex project costs together with wider costs of administering the project;
- Develop the plan of bringing together the information on priorities, dependencies, impacts, projects, resources, timescales, monitoring and control;
- Responsible for planning the test activities and delivering the test project on time and within budget while meeting all quality objectives;
- Will guide and monitor the analysis, design, implementation and execution of the test cases, test procedures and test suites in IBM's Collaborative Lifecycle Management suite;
- Will effectively communicate and coordinate between the team and client.
Other responsibilities include development and sign off of the Master Test Plan and other Detailed Test Plans, building the team, leading people and managing the relationships with other teams on the project.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
This specialization is usually performed by senior test practitioner with experience in leading large test teams. You will have relevant experience of 7 years in the IT testing environment with at least 4 years in a testing leadership role.
- Test planning, test execution coordination, and project planning;
- Test tool frameworks (experience in planning, requirements, test preparation, test execution testing and defects)
- Experience working in various test phases such as system test, integration test and acceptance test;
- Experience in leading large test teams;
- Experience in planning and leading a team executing manual and automated tests;
- Experience translating client requirements into formal agreements and plans to culminate in client acceptance of results, while meeting business objectives;
- Demonstrated experience in the development and signoff of the test strategies Test Strategy for the solution and coordinating all test activities within the project. Ability to work smoothly and successfully with people of varied experience, skill levels;
- Demonstrated written and oral communication skills, with proven experience in relationship management, conflict resolution and the ability to orient a message to the value needs of an audience
- Outstanding communication skills required, including the ability to effectively lead meetings, facilitate solutions, motivate the development team, and create effective documentation
- English, fluent
Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
You will have relevant experience of 8-10 years in the IT testing environment with at least 5 years in a testing leadership role.
- Focus on ERP/COTS testing within Government Industries
- Outstanding communication skills required, including the ability to effectively lead meetings, facilitate solutions, motivate the development team, and create effective documentation
Must have the ability to work in Canada without sponsorship.
About Business UnitIBM Services is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants that design, build, and run foundational systems and services that is the backbone of the world's economy. IBM Services partners with the world's leading companies in over 170 countries to build smarter businesses by reimagining and reinventing through technology, with its outcome-focused methodologies, industry-leading portfolio and world class research and operations expertise leading to results-driven innovation and enduring excellence.
This role requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to your start date. Full vaccination refers to receiving dosage of COVID-19 vaccines that provide full protection in accordance with Canada Public Health and WHO guidance (full series of a 2 dose vaccine plus 14 days or a one dose vaccine plus 14 days from the last dose). Proof of vaccination status will be required. Booster vaccination requirements may be required. If you are unable to be vaccinated due to medical or religious reasons, we offer accommodations in accordance with applicable law.
Your Life @ IBMAre you craving to learn more? Prepared to solve some of the world's most unique challenges? And ready to shape the future for millions of people? If so, then it's time to join us, express your individuality, unleash your curiosity and discover new possibilities.
Every IBMer, and potential ones like yourself, has a voice, carves their own path, and uses their expertise to help co-create and add to our story. Together, we have the power to make meaningful change – to alter the fabric of our clients, of society and IBM itself, to create a truly positive impact and make the world work better for everyone.
It's time to define your career.
About IBMIBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.
Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we're also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.
At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it's time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.
Location StatementFor additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.
Being You @ IBMIBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Company:IBMLocation:Calgary AB CAJob Types:Full TimePost Date:February 13, 2022Valid Through:March 13, 2022