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Are you our next Project & Test Manager who is motivated by motivated by the diversity of projects and client challenges?
We are seeking a skilled Technical Project Manager with a strong background in Quality Assurance (QA) and software testing to manage and lead cross-functional projects. If you have a passion for delivering high-quality results and ensuring excellence in software development, this role is for you.
As a Project Manager with QA and Testing Experience, you will work in dynamic client environments, overseeing the successful delivery of projects and deliverables while advising on all aspects on Quality Assurance and Testing. Your technical expertise in QA and testing will allow you to ensure that solutions are delivered with high quality, reliability, and efficiency.
Location: Dublin, as part of our hybrid working model.
Grade: Manager/Associate Director
Contract type: Permanent
Your key responsibilities as part of the team:
1. Own and manage your deliverables / workstream and/or project.
2. Always ensure high quality work outputs.
3. Work closely with the team and client to ensure client expectations are met, and there is alignment and integration across the team.
4. Develop and mentor junior colleagues.
5. Help identify opportunities on existing clients, and support market engagement activities, bid response
6. Help develop our Quality Assurance and Engineering offering and practice.
7. Embrace new challenges.
Your experience, skills, and capabilities:
8. 5+ years of experience in project management, with at least 2+ years of hands-on experience in Quality Assurance (QA) and software testing.
9. Strong technical understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), with specific experience in integrating QA/testing throughout project phases.
10. Insights and experiencing in advising clients on establishing a QA capability / building a QA strategy which best suits their organisation.
11. Familiarity with QA methodologies, tools, and processes (, test automation, test case management, defect tracking).
12. Deep understanding of QA best practices, including test strategy development, test planning, test execution, and defect tracking.
13. Clear understanding of how new and emerging technologies impact Quality Assurance approach and execution
14. Have a passion for Testing and Quality Assurance, but also be capable of managing and delivering projects without a test remit.
15. Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, delivering on time and within budget, in both agile and waterfall environments.
16. Demonstrable experience of experience working with and being able to engage with stakeholders (internal and external, business and technical)
17. Be comfortable with working in projects and environments where you need to learn new technologies and/or in areas outside your area of specialism.
18. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
19. Working knowledge of project tools including not limited to MS plan, Asana, Jira, DevOps
20. Technical product knowledge, including product knowledge such as SAP, CRM
21. Proactive, engaged and driven mindset.
22. Background in Consulting or working with different customers/clients etc preferable.
Your team:
You will be joining a team of over 150 dedicated technology professionals that is has a market reputation for delivering quality outcomes for our clients. We are growing rapidly across all our services and are looking for professionals interested in joining a team that has a culture of learning, innovation and delivering quality outcomes for our clients. Our team has come from a wide variety of backgrounds and has a diversified set of technology skills, and we are open to anyone that can match our values and fit to our culture.
Here's how KPMG can benefit more than just your career:
All of our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:
23. Discounted health insurance
24. The purchase of additional annual leave
25. Frequent social events to help you build your network
26. Early finish Fridays on bank holiday weekends and throughout the summer months.
27. Complimentary access to a range of Learning & Development programmes including LinkedIn Learning.
Career progression
When you join KPMG, your performance manager will support you to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one. You will also receive continuous support from our award-winning Business School where you will be continuously encouraged to deepen your knowledge and expertise within your chosen career path.
In addition to this, we are the only one of the Big Four firms to announce promotions four times per year, giving you frequent opportunities for progression throughout your career with us.
Inclusion & Diversity
Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at KPMG. We embrace diversity of background, experience, and perspective and we're committed to inclusion and equity at every level. At KPMG, we want to attract and retain the best talent. We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. Visit to learn more.
Apply:
If you are interested in the above role, please submit a CV via the apply button. If you have any specific queries on the role, please contact Shauna Maguire.
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