We are recruiting a NEC Housing Test Manager on a 3-month initial contract (extensions likely) paying circa £500pd (Outside IR35), working with our local council client on a long term key project. This role is hybrid with no fixed days per week but are as needed.

What you will be working on:
We are looking for a consultant to oversee and execute the testing phase of the NEC Housing system implementation. You must be experienced at managing an NEC Housing implementation. You could be either a Test Manager or a Project Manager with experience of the NEC Housing test phases. The candidate must be hands-on, pragmatic, and able to embed themselves efficiently into the programme team.

You will be reviewing the migration approach and validating the mapped data and processes:

• Act as the lead officer when liaising with NEC about issues and taking ownership for the successful resolution of problems.
• Reviewing and refining our test schedule, working with the Programme Team and the Delivery Managers of each module (rents, customer service, allocations, estates etc)
• Act as lead for testing sessions; managing the execution of the test schedule, coordinating testers, guiding them through the process, and supporting them during test activities.
• Identifying and documenting issues raised during testing, with a view to working with in-house teams and the supplier to reach an acceptable resolution for any faults.
• Updating and maintaining the test tracker power app, with up-to-date stats on the status of test scripts and tests completed.
• Coordinating with our infrastructure team and Delivery Managers to schedule end-to-end test runs.

Who you will be working for:Our client is Sheffield City Council.

What we are looking for someone with:

• Vast experience with the Northgate/NEC Housing in testing and data.
• Experience of designing, running and fixing test scripts on a data migration to NEC Housing system.
• Managing the execution of the test schedules for the NEC Housing system, working with 3rd parties and internal stakeholders to deliver efficiently.
• Experience of updating and maintaining Test Tracker Power Apps.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to influence key stakeholders and drive projects forward.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence, with all levels of seniority.
• Ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision

What you'll get in return
On offer is a 3-month initial (extensions likely) contract paying circa £500 per day (Outside IR35). This role is hybrid based but will require regular visits to Sheffield throughout the duration of the contract.

What you need to do now
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