Functional Test Lead - London, United Kingdom - ELEXON

ELEXON

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

The SIT Functional Lead (18 Month Fixed Term Contract) will be accountable for assuring that the supplier delivers the MHHS SIT phase as agreed by the SRO function.

This will include assurance of all preparatory activities as well as Test execution.

The MHHS Programme has an extensive Industry test phase that includes aspects such as Functional, Non-Functional, Operational & Migration Testing involving all programme stakeholders which spans the entire electricity market.

The test activity including the preparation, coordination and execution will be undertaken by the supplier, however the SRO Function has the responsibility to assure the delivery of the Test function.

This role will focus on assurance of the supplier with through the preparation and execution phases of programme as well as providing steer and guidance through the process.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for assuring supplier with particularly focus on SIT Test Phases.

This will include but not limited to:

Assurance of all outcomes and deliverable agreed within the contract
Assurance of SI Testing preparatory activities
Review of all SI test deliverables
Act as the liaison between the supplier Test Function and the Client Test Manager, using the Client Test Manager as the escalation for any issues/concerns
Assure that the SI Test Assurance function is undertaken to the agreed standards for both Pre-Integration Testing and SIT Functional Testing
Providing the Client Test Manager the confidence that all aspects of the SI Test function are progressing to plan
Responsible for reporting into the wider SRO function on SIT Functional Testing
Work with industry parties and the contracted supplier to ensure programmes outcomes are being met
Work across the wider programme team, including SRO colleagues to ensure programme outcomes are achieved

Key Performance Measures:

Ability to communicate/present complex information in a simple and accessible way and to adapt communication style to suit the audience. Evidence or desire to present.
Assurance of the supplier highlights and mitigates any concern related to delivery effectiveness
Proactive and demonstrates a willingness to learn and adapt to enable a successful programme.
Elexon's standards for producing requirements are adhered to enabling a successful solution.
Ensure a successful delivery by effective assurance of the supplier.
Assure that all areas of improvements identified are addressed and implemented
Capabilities and expression of Elexon values are rated positively by colleagues in 360 feedback.
Demonstration of confidence, selfdrive, enthusiasm, reliability and strong ownership of issues/problems.
A proactive approach to surpassing our customers' expectations and understanding of the wider implications of customer requirements

Preferred Skills/Attributes:

Strong Testing Skills
Experience of assuring Third Party suppliers.
The right to permanently work in the UK
Self-starter with a positive, can-do attitude
Efficient organiser and planner
Strong analytical/numeracy skills
Customer focussed and good interpersonal skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Thrive on team working and collaboration
Strive for continuous improvement and excellence

In return, Elexon provides
- £55,000 - £60,000

28 days annual holiday + Bank Holidays
Discretionary annual bonus scheme
Life assurance
Pension
Private medical (Bupa)
Private dental (Cigna)
At Elexon, our employee wellbeing is particularly important to us, which is why we are proud to provide:
Hybrid working
BUPA health check
Employee Assistance Programme
Eye care voucher scheme
Subsidised gym membership
Cycle to Work Scheme
Buying & selling holiday scheme
Computing scheme
CSR days
Season ticket loan

We believe a diverse and inclusive culture allows innovation and creativity to flourish. We are committed to continuously improving our culture for our colleagues and stakeholders.

Through our hugely successful Diversity Forum, MHFA network and regular programme of activities and events, we celebrate difference and recognise the value of employee wellbeing, which is a consistent outcome from annual employee surveys that we conduct.

Likewise, as a community, we like to support each other, and all agree Elexon is a great place to work with a great workspace too

At Elexon, we want to:
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Provide true equality of opportunity: