Permanent Full Time Role
Citywest Office
Purpose
Uniphar are embarking on an ambitious, multi-year technology transformation program and are seeking an experienced 'Functional Test Lead' to join our team. Operating within the Project Management Office, the position is a pivotal role which has high visibility and influence within the wider transformation program
Key Responsibilities / Outcomes
* Co-ordinate Test Activities across a number of projects, delivered using Waterfall or Agile methodologies.
* Support the Test Manager with all Governance related activities.
* Capable of deputising for Test Manager (when required).
* Have the Technical ability to work with both Functional & Automation Test Teams.
* Comfortable allocating work to the Test Teams across a number of Projects, agreeing milestones for delivery with Teams, and measuring progress against those milestones.
* Assist with Test Estimation Activities.
* Will be comfortable working with Delivery Teams in either Waterfall or Agile methodology (Inc. Hybrid).
* Key input into the Test Strategy, developed alongside the cross-functional team (PM/SA/BA & Dev).
* Responsible for Reporting Progress & Issue Escalation across a number of projects to the Test Manager.
* Confident in influencing & driving the various Test Teams to deliver against challenging timelines.
* Work with the Quality Team to ensure CSV Compliance (Inc. artefacts for evidence).
* Compile & communicate the Weekly Report across the Portfolio.
* Assist with defining standards within Test Planning (Scripting), Execution & Regression.
* Collaborate with Automation Test Lead for cross-over Test Phases (e.g. Regression).
* Collaborative Approach – happy to work with Peers and Senior Stakeholders, and administer information to the Test Teams.
* Willingness to get involved in Test Planning/Execution if required (e.g. assist with target date challenges/bottlenecks).
* Demonstrate a Quality & Delivery mindset.
* Co-ordinate and manage UAT Test Phases.
* Suggest Test Improvements to enhance the E2E Test Process.
Qualifications & Experience
* Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field, or equivalent work experience.
* 6+ years as a Test lead in complex technology implementations in large scale enterprises.
* Experienced with multi-year technology transformation programs a plus.
* Experience on Coordinating multiple Test Teams to ensure deliverables meet the project requirements and the specified quality.
* Strong in-depth exposure to SDLC & STLC Phases, Agile and Waterfall method and delivery.
* Strong Experience with Azure Dev Ops.
* Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience a plus.
* ISTQB advantageous, or additional courses or certification in Quality Assurance.
* Experience across a range of technology and product stacks, in some or all: ERP, WMS, CRM, eCommerce, digital, mobile apps, HRIS, SAP an advantage.
* Demonstrable experience of CSV, implementing projects in a GxP regulated environment…or Finance ISO standards as a substitute.
* Solid understanding of Test Automation and Non-functional testing.
* Experience with mentoring Testers, and the Transfer of Knowledge.
* Teamwork and emotional intelligence, good self-management, high value on openness and transparency.
* Strong communication and presentations skills.
Uniphar Background
Uniphar group is a rapidly expanding global healthcare services business with a proud heritage in Ireland. Since IPO in 2019, the group has grown both organically and through a series of strategic acquisitions, which continues to strengthen Uniphar's international reach. With a workforce of over 3000 spreads across Ireland, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Nordics and the USA, Uniphar is a trusted global partner to pharma and MedTech manufacturers, working to improve patient access to medicines around the world.
Uniphar provides outsourced and specialized services to its clients, leveraging the strong relationships with 200+ of the world's best known pharmaco-medical manufacturers across multiple geographies, enabled by our cutting-edge digital technology and our highly expert teams. Uniphar is organized into three key divisions; Supply Chain & Retail, Commercial & Clinical Med Tech / Pharma; and Product Access.
Culture at Uniphar
We pride ourselves in being truly entrepreneurial, innovative, collaborative, with a strong problem-solving ethos. We have built working relationships which span decades with many of the world's largest pharma and MedTech companies. We believe that this is because we know how to build a relationship of trust with our partners - we put our customers and their patients at the heart of what we do and treat them with integrity and respect. Everything Uniphar does is enabled by our people. As we continue to grow domestically and internationally, we become more diverse. This rich diversity fuels our business and enriches our culture.
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