Project Manager - Manager

Job Title: Defect Manager Sector: Test consultancy specialising in financial services
Location: Hybrid with up to 3 days per week in client office (South Manchester)
Salary: £45-60,000 + benefits

Saffron QA is the recruitment partner to a successful and expanding software testing consultancy. The organisation has a reputation of providing high calibre software testing services within the financial services sector. In this position, you will be expected to attend client site up to 3 days per week.

As a Defect Manager, you will take ownership for the Defect Management process for a client programme, ensuring it is operating effectively and efficiently. You will manage defect triage, reporting, quality and processing of the defects raised on a programme.

We are looking for a candidate with the following;

Experience operating as a Defect Manager on a project/programme within the financial services industry.
Ability to drive resolution of defects via effective communication with teams and suppliers.
Taking ownership of the quality assurance of the defects to ensure they clearly articulate the problem statement, and all other aspects of the defect have been reported correctly and meaningfully.
Stakeholder management across 3rd party suppliers.
Managing defects across system test, SIT, UAT and NFT.
Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise own workload to achieve those deadlines
Experience in adapting to changing requirements, priorities and timelines in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Meticulous attention to detail to ensure quality of defect reports, process and reporting.

This position is being offered on a permanent or fixed term contract basis.

Must hold British passport or ILR due to background checking process.