ETE Test Manager

Purpose: The ETE Test Mgr is responsible for the coordination, planning, and execution of service/features UAT/ORT testing (BVoIP, AVPN, EVPN, WCS OE and/or MIS). Also responsible for developing test scenarios/cases, monitoring test status, facilitating training, raising/working issues through to resolution with Labs/IBM/WCS testers. Accountability for tracking schedule progression milestones and creating & communicating test status. Periodic weekend/off hrs work is expected.


Execute ETE test management activities for UAT, UCT and ORT. Develop comprehensive test plans (scenarios & scripting) and obtain approval from all stakeholders (WCS, Labs/IBM and Product). Applies to UAT, UCT, and ORT. Confirm resources required and establish test team, training plan/courses, communications plan, testing bridge and confirm operating rules for the duration of the testing project. Lead & guide other testers and co-ordinate testing activities & hourly progress. Ensure issues are raised & notify immediately on critical issues (for example testing blockers to Labs/IBM and WCS mgmt as appropriate). Monitor & enforce UAT/ORT entry and exit criteria utilizing UAT/ORT project plan to establish timelines, owners, and tracking % actual to targets. Compile and deliver daily status progress reports in standard formats. Execute testing hands-on where applicable and feasible. Define extent during test planning activities as part of resource planning. Participate and provide input to SR Test Methodology approved improvement activities. Review and adhere to standard SRP & Test management practices and policies.


Essential Skills:

Project Management with software development/code acceptance testing focus.

Data + code quality analysis.

Knowledge of Target Architecture tools critical to our services & features (BVoIP, AVPN, EVPN, WCS OE and/or MIS).

Knowledge:

Knowledge of processes critical to program supported.

Knowledge of WCS work centers/operations teams supported.

Business process management and improvement.

Skilled in utilization of base set of MS Office applications.

Skilled in utilization of MS Project.

Knowledge of service provisioning (transport), FR, ATM, and IP network architecture and related systems capabilities.

Knowledge of MPLS network and product capabilities.

Education / Training preferences:

BS/BA in Technical or Business Management or equivalent.

Classification:
Contract

Compensation:
based on experience Hour

Join TEKsystems© and get your career on the fast track. As the nation's premier technology execution company, we are passionate about deploying high-caliber IT and communications expertise. To satisfy our constant need for expertise, we actively seek talented technical professionals with all levels of information technology and communications skills. TEKsystems knows that every professional has different needs, so we'll work together to determine a suitable benefits package. We offer options to our technical professionals that could include: a health plan, 401k, provisions for vacation and holiday pay, and technical and professional training. With a foundation as the nation's largest IT staffing firm, we've become a billion-dollar services company by blending superior client service with an unrivaled ability to source and manage talent to precise specifications, resulting in successful technology executions. Allegis Group and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V

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Skills Requirements:
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