Test & Release Manager

ITV Technology and Global Partnerships are working together on a major programme of change, building out new systems and capabilities for Rights, Content Sales & Licensing, Royalties and Contract Lifecycle Management. As the Test & Release Manager you will be accountable for all testing delivered during this important programme and beyond, while also taking ownership of the release management lifecycle.

The Test & Release manager will take a lead in the coordination of testing and the effective deployment of releases. They will own the strategy, approach, planning, scheduling and management of all testing and releases relating to the platform, including supplier management & assurance. Working with development teams to build tools that will integrate, and deploy software releases to various platforms.

This will be a hybrid buy/build programme, with key software systems provided as COTS products, heavily integrated with internal domains and capabilities. The successful candidate will need to be able to work in an environment that combines structured user testing of SaaS tools alongside automated regression testing of software components.

As you will be joining at the start of the journey, you will have a vital role in defining the toolset and methodologies used. Following on from the completed rollout you will continue to lead on testing for ongoing platform improvements while test and release responsibilities will expand out across other key internal systems provided by Studios Technology.

You will be working directly with business sponsors, business analysts, architects, operational teams, engineers and managed service providers to build the best possible outcome.

Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Working in partnership with business stakeholders, engineers and 3rd parties to draft and implement a robust test strategy

• Creating and enforcing testing plans

• Track, monitor and report on test results and release activities

• Conducting tests (manual and automated) per predetermined quality criteria

• Identifying, arranging, and facilitating user acceptance testing

• Release assurance and oversight

• Working with third party suppliers to define the appropriate release practices and toolset.

• Co-ordinating releases including relevant test activities with 3rd parties and internal stakeholders

• Work closely with the relevant stakeholders to identify testing and release dependencies

• Ensure the change control process is fully followed for all relevant systems, with appropriate documentation

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to adapt your method of communication to reach different audiences.

• Familiarity with various testing approaches, tools, & best practices

• Experience of leading testing and managing releases across a programme of technical and business change

• Experience of embedding and shaping new test strategies/approaches across large programmes of work

• Have a strong grasp of testing processes, test automation & software

• Knowledge of agile methodologies

• Experience working with 3rd parties on testing and releases

• Advanced knowledge of software development lifecycle

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)

• Experience with the testing and releasing life cycle for SaaS products

• Ability to identify when a problem may require escalation and to work collaboratively with relevant colleagues or 3rd parties to rectify these issues

• Demonstrate passion to continuously improve own skills and knowledge, and effectively explain concepts or ideas to non-technical audiences

• Flexible working with a range of options

• Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more

• Annual bonus opportunity

• Competitive pension contribution

• Save as you earn – with an opportunity to buy ITV shares

• Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life