Taxzilla Test Manager

Description

Short Description This position is for the UI Tax Rewrite Project. The position will develop and execute product tests, system tests, unit tests, load tests, volume tests, network tests as well as work with others to help develop and execute release control processes. Complete Description The position requires a highly experienced IT development Test Manager to develop test plcans, test scripts, and test processes and perform, or oversee the execution of these tests. The position will work with development staff reporting directly to the Taxzilla team, as well as staff at CTS and possibly some outside vendors. The position should be familiar with the State of Maine Deployment Certification Policy and should be able to demonstrate familiarity and experience with each type of test in it. This highly experienced Tester manages, plans, constructs, and executes tests and integrates with release control process. Testers have or gain significant business application knowledge. This position needs to be able to lead the Testing effort on this project in a highly autonomous environment with little direct supervision. Test4 Years of Relevant Experience 5 plus years, and at least 1 year project management experience Preferred Education 4 year college degree or equivalent technical study Role Description All roles specified in Test 3 plus the following Leads all efforts relating to testing and/ or coordination of release control efforts. Plans and reviews test models for product test and release control (plans, data, and scripts). Plans product test with Functional Team Leads, team members, and the Program Manager. Acts as primary point of contact for testing facilitators, executors, and validators. Defines test plans and criteria for acceptance. Coordinates the development, updating, and maintenance of testing standards and procedures. Approves Entry/Exit criteria to be used. Manages and directs the Test Teams tasks and processes by balancing team capacity and schedule. Directs work planning and the development of accurate estimates for Test Team activities as required. Ensures that test design remains within project scope. Communicates accurate and useful status reports to Group Lead and other management on a timely basis. Develops options and recommendations to assist Test Team members in resolving issues. Communicates effectively with customers and software / hardware suppliers supporting the State as appropriate. Conducts post project reviews and quality assessments. Defines testing quality standards as needed. Ensures that defined processes are followed. Leads efforts in developing and facilitating implementation of the Test Team goals and metrics.