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Withers WorldwideJob title: IT Test ManagerReporting to: Head of IT Systems What are we looking for?We are looking for an experienced IT Test Manager to lead our in house IT testing team that com...
Withers Worldwide
Job title: IT Test Manager
Reporting to: Head of IT Systems
What are we looking for?
We are looking for an experienced IT Test Manager to lead our in house IT testing team that comprises of three IT Test Analysts. We are looking for a candidate to provide strong leadership and know how to manage and mature the firm's IT testing capability. The individual will be responsible for the day to day management and supervision of the testing team whilst also remaining 'hands on' when required. The primary purpose of this role is to ensure software quality through IT testing of any system changes, driven by operational or project needs.
Ultimately, the holder of this role ensures that the firm's end user applications, desktops and IT systems work correctly before release to our staff. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has a proven record of developing and implementing a testing strategy to enhance what is already in place. We are looking for someone to shape the future of the team by improving our people, our process and toolsets.
The firm is about to embark on a significant programme to digitise processes and services. This will result in a number of key IT changes which will require a proactive and effective test function that is both agile and functional. Testing will be key to the successful delivery of those initiatives. The right candidate will also have demonstrable experience in developing and strengthening their direct reports.
The individual will work both remotely and from our London office as part of the Global Systems Team. The team undertake the implementation, day-to-day administration and support of all the Firm’s applications and systems, ensuring that the Firm’s policies and procedures are followed at all times.
The Applications, Infrastructure and Testing groups are jointly known as the Systems team. The groups are co-located and work very closely together. Members are primarily based in London but provide support across all regions. In addition, this role will require the individual to work closely with the Project Management Office, Service Delivery and Business Systems teams as well business stakeholders to ensure the effective delivery of business-facing projects and systems change.
The priority for all IT activity is to maintain the highest levels of stability and reliability in the services delivered.
This role requires experience of working in a medium to large multi-site professional services organisation and broad experience of legal industry applications. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required with the ability to work with a wide range of people including vendors, Project Managers, technologists, legal staff, partners, secretaries and other support staff.
A self-starter with proven leadership qualities who possesses a very high level of personal organisation and professionalism is required, together with a 'can-do' attitude and an ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure. A keen eye for detail and a passion for quality and technology is a must.
Areas of focus and responsibilities
Experience required
The Essentials
About Withers Worldwide
Withersworldwide has been acting for successful individuals, families and institutions for over 100 years. We advise clients on the full range of their business, personal and philanthropic legal needs, both at home and abroad. With offices in the key financial centres of Europe, Asia-Pacific, the United States and the Caribbean, we provide coverage and services that other law firms focussed on the needs of the individual cannot. We have represented 70% of the Top 100 in The Sunday Times Rich List, 25% of the Forbes 400 List, 35% of the Hong Kong Forbes Rich List, and 35% of Forbes Asia's Richest Families list.
Equal Opportunities Employment Statement
It is the policy of Withers Worldwide to provide equal opportunities for all employees in relation to recruitment, training and promotion. Decisions in these areas will be made only by reference to the requirements of the job and shall not be influenced by any consideration of ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation or disability.
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