Enterprise Testing Manager

Let’s create a more sociable future together

At Endeavour, we’re totally into what we do. With a portfolio that includes Dan Murphy’s, BWS, ALH Hotels, Pinnacle Drinks and more, we love to bring people together. Together we share our passion for our products and industry; it’s what inspires us to dream big, and continue to create new experiences for our customers and teams across Australia. If you thrive on positive energy, we want to meet you!

• Love what you do and leave your mark
• Flexible and hybrid working
• 2-year fixed-term contract 

The Enterprise Testing Manager will play a critical leadership role in establishing and managing robust testing best practices and standards across the enterprise. You will ensure that the IT function develops test strategies and plans aligned with overarching enterprise test strategies, principles and best practices. You will lead teams of program-specific test managers, and collaborate with development teams, project managers, and other stakeholders to drive testing initiatives forward and ensure the quality and reliability of our organisation’s software programs. 

Sound good? Read on.

The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of program testing methodologies, extensive experience setting up robust testing standards and delivering testing projects at a portfolio level, the capability to establish and lead offshore testing functions, experience in developing testing automation, and exceptional leadership and communication skills to influence senior stakeholders and drive organisation-wide best practices.

Here is a taste of what you can expect in this role:

• Lead the development and implementation of robust enterprise-wide best practices and standards for testing.

• Collaborate with senior stakeholders from different business functions to develop and refine the testing strategy for delivery pillars and functions.

• Lead the development and maintenance of enterprise-level test plans and schedules for multiple projects ensuring alignment with strategic test strategy and business goals.

• Oversee testing activities across various delivery teams and programs, ensuring all tasks are completed on time and within scope

• Act as the senior primary point of contact for testing activities at an enterprise level, demonstrating gravitas with business leaders, vendors, and partners.

• Lead the enterprise-wide communication of test plans, schedules, and post-test reports to business stakeholders across all levels, ensuring transparency and alignment.

• Establish, manage and lead offshore testing teams (as required), ensuring effective collaboration and quality control between onshore and offshore resources.

• Lead and mentor teams of test managers and engineers, providing guidance, support, and technical expertise to ensure the successful execution of program testing activities.

• Lead the enterprise-wide development of technical testing capabilities. 

• Manage the enterprise-wide end-to-end testing process including planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting.

• Identify, document, and mitigate enterprise-wide risks associated with testing, ensuring contingency plans are in place. 

• Proactively manage and resolve test-related issues minimising impact on the production environment.

• Stay abreast of industry trends and developments in program testing methodologies, tools, and technologies, and leverage this knowledge to enhance our testing practices and capabilities.

• Implement and optimise automation tools to streamline testing activities and enhance efficiency.

Now let’s talk about you: 

• 15-20 years experience in software testing, with a focus on enterprise-level testing and 5-10+ years in a senior leadership or management role.

• Deep understanding of program testing methodologies, including integration testing, system testing, and end-to-end testing across multiple software projects.

• Proven track record of successfully managing complex program testing projects, delivering high-quality results on schedule and within budget.

• Excellent leadership, communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and senior stakeholders across the organisation.

• Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate effectively with others.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Strong Influencing skills

• Strong Stakeholder Engagement skills

• Knowledge of project management tools and techniques.

The benefits are good too! 

• We offer flexible working in every sense
• An exclusive discount card for BWS, Dan Murphy’s, Woolworths, BIG W and other Endeavour Group brands, including our ALH pubs
• Monthly meeting-free days 
• Your health and wellbeing is your most important asset, and as one of our valued team members, it’s our first priority. You will have a range of free services to help you live well and support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• Endeavour Group is full of opportunities - use our dedicated learning and development options to grow an idea, yourself, and your career. This is just the start, so dream big.

At Endeavour, we value being a workplace where everyone’s welcome - if you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we encourage you to apply.

We are together creators

With a portfolio that includes Dan Murphy’s, BWS, ALH Hotels, Pinnacle Drinks and more, Endeavour Group is big on sociability. Together we create the moments that bring millions of people together. And together we have more fun, create more opportunities, and score a lot more goals. We’re serious about creating a safe, inclusive and fun place to rock up to where equal opportunity is key, and flexibility is part of how we roll.  

We’re all about creating a more sociable future - for our customers and each other. If this job excites you - and you’re close-enough on the requirements, reach out, we’d love to hear from you.

You can learn more about working with us on LinkedIn or at endeavourgroupcareers.com.au.

Our Talent Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Endeavour Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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