BMW Group Financial Services UK is looking for a Local Test and Release Manager based at our Campus in Farnborough, Hampshire. This role supports the Head of DevOps and their management teams in delivering technical and non‑technical requirements, including formulating initiative scope and objectives, conducting complex research and analysis, defining solutions, and coordinating changes to ensure operational and project activities are successfully delivered in line with BMW Group standards, budget and timescales.
Responsibilities
* Ensure the successful implementation of a Test Management framework across all areas, providing stakeholders with clear and accurate information on test coordination, monitoring, and reporting.
* Align and test the implementation roadmap for TNR project releases and local replacement releases, ensuring thorough testing of all components.
* Continuously improve test efficiency and speed, implementing test automation techniques where applicable.
* Manage and control risks associated with testing processes, ensuring that local workarounds are properly tested end‑to‑end to mitigate potential business risks.
* Communicate effectively with various stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding and alignment of testing processes.
* Manage projects related to test management framework implementation, roadmap alignment, and efficiency improvement.
* Contribute to Regional / International IT innovation and change in the areas of Test and Release Management.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
* Background in Test and Release Management, Agile working, and related technologies. Experience with KPI tracking, SLA management, resource management, quality assurance, defect management and writing test strategies.
* Experience within IT and preferably within Automotive / Financial Services, including reporting and stakeholder management.
* Experience in projects in a DevOps environment (Agile working model), including both Development and IT Operations.
* Experience working across international teams/networks.
* Demonstrable project management experience.
* ISTQB certifications, preferably Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Management (CTAL‑TM).
Closing Date: Friday 22nd May
We place great importance on equal treatment and equal opportunities. Our recruiting decisions are based on the personality, experience, and skills of the applicants.
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