time left to apply End Date: January 27, 2025 (10 days left to apply)
job requisition id 330686
Primary Details Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
Location: Sydney
Type: Permanent, full time
Hybrid role, Happy to talk flexible working
The opportunity We have a brand new opportunity for an experienced UAT Manager to join the Test Automation Team, reporting to the Head of Practice Management.
As the UAT Manager you will be responsible for the Business Testing functions such as UAT, PVT and assist with governance of Release Testing activities; and help remove impediments impacting UAT testing phase.
Your new role The UAT Manager will work with other change streams to analyse the scope of UAT and manage resourcing demands using RFW processes.
Other key responsibilities will include:
Create UAT Test plans and strategies for testing and lead and manage UAT resources
Build relationships with external vendors and internal key stakeholders
Guiding compliance and effectiveness of testing functions to be aligned with the Testing roadmap and vision
Coordinate UAT activities in the assigned change/project stream and develop an overall Enterprise UAT framework in alignment with global standards.
Foster a highly engaged skilled workforce by providing coaching and mentoring to UAT testing teams and supporting Business users/testers
Serve as the primary point of contact for business, project, and technical stakeholders, providing expert guidance on the scope and management of testing involvement
Develop and review comprehensive test strategies for UAT, production verification testing (PVT), and regression testing across Agile and traditional system development projects
About you To be successful in this role you will have held a similar position with another large Global organisation and will have significant hands-on experience in UAT Testing processes and UAT co-ordination processes.
You will also have:
Experience working with technical tools such as TOSCA, Postman, Selenium etc.
People Leadership experience including motivating, developing, and directing people as they work; evaluating performance and providing effective feedback
Extensive experience in Release Testing Governance proven relevant Vendor engagement and management process
Ability to utilise effective negotiation strategies to build a consensus and prepare a plan of action
Experience identifying and articulating innovative improvement opportunities and translate them into tangible business deliverables
About QBE We can never really predict what's around the corner, but at QBE we're asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future – helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.
We're an international insurer that's building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
And our people will be at the centre of our success.
We're proud to work together, and encourage each other to enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities.
With more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, we're big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate and kind.
We believe this is our moment – what if it was yours too?
Your career at QBE — let's make it happen!
Benefits We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances.
As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:
'Hybrid Working' – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance
Our 'Thriving at our Best' wellbeing program, including free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
18 weeks' gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super
The ability to maximise retirement savings through voluntary super contributions and company matching
Income protection insurance & reimbursed Death and Total Permanent Disability insurance premiums
Additional leave and support through QBE's Family Domestic Violence First Responder Network
Discounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels, goods and services including benefits through our various sports and arts sponsorship partners
Rewards & Recognition We value our employee's experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:
2021 LinkedIn Top Employer & HRD Employer of Choice
2020 Best Workplace Diversity & Inclusion and Excellence Award for Best Health & Wellbeing at the Australian HR Awards
Platinum employer on the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) – the definitive national benchmark on LGBTQI+ workplace inclusion
Ranked 3rd place in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2023 for medium sized program as voted by graduates
Top 20 Workplaces for Dads in 2019 and 2020 (HBF Direct Advice for Dads)
Family First accredited employer since 2021
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QBE recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience.
We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are.
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Skills: Appium, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Information Technology Applications, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Mentorship, Negotiation, Performance Management (PM), Process Improvements, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Testing Strategies, Test Planning
Application Close Date: 26/01/2025 11:59 PM
How to Apply: To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity: QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
About Us We are an international insurer and reinsurer offering a diverse portfolio of commercial, personal and specialty products, as well as risk management solutions.
Our product portfolio includes property, motor, crop, energy, marine and aviation.
We employ a team of around 13,000 people in 27 countries around the world.
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