UAT Coordinator - London Markets

UAT Coordinator - London Markets - 500 per day
My client, a leading London Market Insurer are currently looking for a Test coordinator to join the Business Change department. The main focus centred on the coordination, support and management of the User/Business acceptance phases of testing.

Main Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop the UAT testing processes across multiple projects
• Prepare and maintain test strategies & plans
• Provide feedback to the 3rd party and internal teams via a structured defect management process
• Engage with the business to ensure that the test scripts will support delivery of a 'fit for purpose' solution
• Prepare manual test scripts for; User Acceptance Testing & Regression Testing
• Oversee and coordinate the preparation of User Acceptance Testing (UAT) in accordance to the test strategy, including training, advising, and consulting with business stakeholders
• Build strong relationships with business users to act as the key interface between the users, the project team and 3rd party suppliers
• Liaise with end users, the project team, IT and suppliers to ensure timely defect resolution
• Maintain complete traceability of requirements to test cases, and issue management

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience coordinating / leading User Acceptance Testing. The Ideal candidate should also have some hands-on test experience
• Experience of coordinating test activities and dealing with different stakeholders at various levels
• Excellent stakeholder management experience, including external third-party suppliers
• London Market Insurance knowledge and experience is essential

Personal Qualities:

• Good Communicator
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Dynamic approach and ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment
• Can-do attitude - we need someone who is going to actively drive UAT initiatives and not just wait for instructions