Senior Test Manager

Test Governance at Enterprise & Project Level

• Plan and manage Project technical testing activities across multiple projects to meet project target objectives i.e. scope, timeline and budget. Technical testing activities comprises software testing analysis and planning, managing overall project software testing execution (i.e. SIT, UAT, system performance test, penetration test, software automation test) and conducting post project implementation quality assessment.
• Establish and execute effectively the Test Governance Framework in order to address Audit, Risk and Compliance matters (i.e. BNM guidelines, and/or other regulatory bodies) during the execution of IT projects, working closely with the Project Managers
• Drives resolution of difficult situations pertaining to software testing that have significant business impact in RHB Group (across LOBs and Regions)

•        Implement Testing processes for TCOE setup at the program and project level by collaborating with all internal and external key stakeholders

•        Ensure TCOE process adoption across the program and project level in order to build a well structure and well control project development life cycle environment.

• Develop and execute efficient communication strategy for ensuring communication with all levels of management within the team.
• Responsible and accountable for the overall test delivery in projects, in the area of functional and technical testing. Ensure projects complete on time within the agree budget and scope.

People / Resources

•        Mentor / coach the resources on testing processes to ensure they are able to advance their career in Testing industry

•        Supports team in execution of responsibilities removing barriers when necessary especially in technical test

•        Retain skilled testing personnel to ensure the team is able to deliver task efficiently and in-line with the team goal.

•        Manage the team cost to lower cost that is in line with the Group’s cost saving initiatives

• Responsible for the administration, supervision, coaching, appraisal, development and performance management of staff working in the Section.
• Constant review and ensure the projects undertaken by team members meeting the Testing goals and objectives
• Manage and develops team staffing plan, identifies hiring need, conduct recruitments

Manage suppliers’ contract, drive contracts discussion with suppliers, identifies the areas of negotiation, facilitate the negotiations sessions with suppliers