Telecomms Testing Manager

To take overall E2E responsibility for planning and managing the Test Strategy as part of an international program. The high-level objective of this program is to deploy telecommunication services at international level.

Key responsibilities:

· Propose and agree testing standards to be followed

· Define and agree e2e program test strategy; test plans required and interdependencies, milestones and responsibilities

· Define/coordinate definition and agree test plans: test cases, acceptance criteria, etc.

· E2E coordination with Project Managers and technical areas in order to control and support all testing activities

· Ensure time, costs, scope and quality objectives are met

· Manage risk and incidents

· Develop and present executive reporting to senior management level (internally and with the client)

Experienced required:

· 8 years' experience, with a minimum of 3 year experience in Telecommunications Testing Management for large and complex organisations

· Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams

· Strong customer service focus

· Priority Management in a changing environment and under pressure. High capacity for organization and planning

· Ability to manage technical- human resources efficiently

· Ability to communicate at all levels

· Ability to analyse, structure and present information

· Proactive and able to work independently

· Strong results oriented and a desire for self-improvement

· Testing international WAN & Internet access / Testing Voice and Unified Communications services

· Experience in the use of testing methodologies

· Experience in planning and project management

· Experience in the development of executive level reports and presentations to senior management

· Experience in the use of MS-Project, PowerPoint and Excel

Languages:

· Fluent in English and Spanish

Desired requirements:

· ISTQB/TMAP Certification

· Knowledge of PMI & PMP Certification

· Knowledge of ITIL best practices

· Experience working with multicultural teams

This is a fixed term role for 18 months based in Madrid. Some travel may be required.