Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Test Manager manager to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing test strategies and plans for Catalyst Testing, identifying Test scope, Risks and priorities. Also create and manage test schedules to align with overall Catalyst Migration strategy. Test Team Management, Test execution and Monitoring, Defect Management, Communication and Stakeholder Management, Process improvement would be the primarily responsibilities in this role. 

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy
  This role involves developing and implementing test strategies and plans for Catalyst Testing, identifying Test scope, Risks and priorities. Also create and manage test schedules to align with overall Catalyst Migration strategy

Business
Should possess strong understanding of Software Testing Methodologies
•    Software Testing Methodologies – Good understanding of software testing methodologies and alignment according to Business Applications
•    Experience with Test Automation Frameworks and tools
•    Familiarity with ADO and proficient in testing tools 
•    Excellent leadership, communication and collaboration skills
•    Strong Problem-solving and Analytical skills
•    Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
•    Strong attention to detail and quality focus
Processes

• The Domain Test manager for Technology and Architecture domain will establish frameworks to implement Testing governance. Identify and assess Testing requirements for Catalyst and develop strategies. Establish Metrics and reporting to monitor Software quality performance.  
• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and enhance Testing processes, tools, and methodologies

People & Talent
It involves coordinating the various tasks and stakeholders involved in Application Testing within Technology and Architectur

Regulatory & Business Conduct
•    Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct. 
•    Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct.
•    Lead the [country / business unit / function/XXX [team] to achieve the outcomes set out in the Bank’s Conduct Principles: [Fair Outcomes for Clients; Effective Financial Markets; Financial Crime Compliance; The Right Environment.] * 
•    Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.
•    [Insert local regulator e.g. PRA/FCA prescribed responsibilities and Rationale for allocation].
[Where relevant - Additionally, for subsidiaries or relevant non -subsidiaries]
•    Serve as a Director of the Board of [insert name of entities]
•    Exercise authorities delegated by the Board of Directors and act in accordance with Articles of Association (or equivalent) 

Key stakeholders
It involves coordinating the various tasks and stakeholders involved in Catalyst Application Migration to manage Testing requirements

Other Responsibilities
Embed Here for good and Group’s brand and values in XXXX [country / business unit / team]; Perform other responsibilities assigned under Group, Country, Business or Functional policies and procedures; Multiple functions (double hats); [List all responsibilities associated with the role]

Skills and Experience

Release Management best practices
Includes development, configuration
management, test integration and sysadmin
Reporting & Dashboarding 

Qualifications

1.    Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
2.    Proven experience in Software testing, Test Automation framework and Tools.
3.    Strong understanding of Test Automation tools
4.    Strong troubleshooting abilities to identify and resolve issues.
5.    Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
6.    Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple initiatives concurrently, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

About Standard Chartered

We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 170 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us.

Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, you'll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion.

Together we:

• Do the right thing and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do
• Never settle, continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well
• Are better together, we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term

What we offer

In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.

• Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.
• Time-off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.
• Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.
• Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits
• A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.
• Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.