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Astro

 

Astro (Malaysia)

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July 2008 - September 2009

 

Program Test Manager

 

Reports to the CIO

 

The primary role of a Program Test Manager is to:
  • Coordinate all test management activities, execution and reporting within a project

  • Deliver testing on time and within budget while meeting all requirements

  • Communicate test project status, resolve issues and incorporate improvement feedback to ensure effective testing

The responsibilities of a Program Test Manager are to:
  • Design test strategies, set directions and recommend the use of test tools

  • Develop and obtain sign-off for master test plan

  • Provide technical leadership and assistance in test planning

  • Manage the development of test plans, test data and test case designs

  • Manage the definition of test parameters

  • Manage all testing activities including functional regression testing, user acceptance testing and performance testing

  • Ensure that the test team employs the appropriate testing framework or test architecture to meet the Astro ITD’s testing needs

  • Coordinate the testing and release of software with the vendors

  • Communicate the release milestones to team members and ITD

  • Ensure new releases will not impact existing system operations, functionality or performance

  • Manage the monitoring, tracking, analysis and reporting of defects

  • Keep clear lines of communication to Development, Delivery and Portfolio Management teams

  • Act as the final arbiter of whether all testing activities have been completed according to requirements

  • Ensure all testing is conducted to meet timelines and the products meet business requirements

The Program Test Manager should possess:
  • Degree in Business Information Systems/equivalent

  • Experience with CRM, Billing and Internet applications   

  • Hands-on experience with Amdocs CRM/Billing systems solutions

  • Experience in manual and automated testing methods

  • Multiple platform experience (Windows, Unix, Linux)

  • Strong knowledge of SQL, relational databases (Oracle, MSSQL) and Bea technology

  • Knowledge of HTML, Java, .NET, JSP/Servlet, XML