Group Technology & Operations – Quality Assurance & Testing Manager (VP) recruitment

About Deutsche Bank
A Passion to Perform. It??s what drives us. More than a claim, this describes the way we do business. We??re committed to being the best financial services provider in the world, balancing passion with precision to deliver superior solutions for our clients. This is made possible by our people: agile minds, able to see beyond the obvious and act effectively in an ever-changing global business landscape. As you??ll discover, our culture supports this. Diverse, international and shaped by a variety of different perspectives, we??re driven by a shared sense of purpose. At every level agile thinking is nurtured. And at every level agile minds are rewarded with competitive pay, support and opportunities to excel.

About Group Technology and Operations
The strength of technology and operations is present in everything we achieve. Delivering tailored information technology and seamless transaction solutions is essential to Deutsche Bank's global resilience. Pioneering technologies and reengineering processes, we combine exceptional levels of innovation with world-class client service.

Our division designs and develops the systems, software and solutions that make millisecond transaction times cost-effective and reliable. Every second, we face the technological and logistical challenges implicit in growth, market change and constant competition.

Role Description
PWM has embarked on an ambitious project to replace its core banking platform in all its off-shore locations globally. After having successfully completed the implementation of the NPP in Switzerland, the project is now concentrating on the roll out in Asia for Singapore and Hong Kong. Following the Asia rollout, NPP will concentrate on the other PWM locations. In order to better serve our business clients, PWM IT has decided to setup an in-house development center which would concentrate on providing industry-standard, top-quality technology platform. Providing a deep and broad business and technology experience, NPP has shaped many a career within the bank and provides a great opportunity to the result-oriented individuals both to grow professionally and personally.

Position Overview
The Quality Assurance and Testing Manager defines and manages the team to execute testing
strategies, deliverables, methodologies, and process for testing Deutsche Bank??s products. The QA
Testing Manager leads all aspects of testing for software development, including software testing
through all stages of the system development lifecycle, automated testing, creation and deployment
of best practices, and configuration and project management. QA Testing Managers lead teams to
define and execute testing of software, data, hardware or process prior to release into a live
environment.

Responsibilities
Software Development Life Cycle Test Management
?¢ Provide strategic leadership and technical guidance to Data Environment Coordinator, Testing Specialists and Testing Analysts
?¢ Responsibility for development of the end- to-end testing process
?¢ Lead team to develop detailed test strategies and plans for applications based on technical and business specifications in accordance with DB standards
?¢ Works with Testing Specialists to review and understand business requirements and functional specifications
?¢ Work with Business/Program Head to gain agreement on test plans and strategy
?¢ Lead effort to test and analyze each component/phase of the systems development life cycle including the project requirements, design and programs
?¢ Resource to deliver against the agreed test plan within budget and timeframes
?¢ Ensure adherence to testing best practices and DB testing standards
?¢ Provide strategic leadership and technical guidance to Testing Specialists
?¢ Oversee effort to retest corrections to ensure problems are resolved
?¢ Oversee effort to document and communicate results
?¢ Analyze test results and measuring of KPI??s against defined quality criteria
?¢ Insure all Test Deliverables are completed including Test Approach, Scenarios, Conditions Expected Results, Test Cycle Control Sheet, Test Scripts
?¢ Collaborates with other project leads to minimize testing inter-dependency issues and agree to migration to live environment.

Requirements
?¢ Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university with an IT-related concentration (or equivalent diploma/work experience)
?¢ Participation and/or completion in Testing certification programs (Six Sigma, CQSA, CSTE or CSTP)
?¢ Domain expertise in PWM and T24 desirable
?¢ Significant experience in Testing roles (and/or leading testing teams) on software development or IT-related projects
?¢ Technology knowledge and expertise
?¢ Customer and service orientation to support interaction with team resources and clients
?¢ Performance and productivity oriented to drive quality testing outcomes and results within DB Testing practice
?¢ Previous program and project management experience
?¢ Proven experience with IT Risk Management and Control policies and procedures
?¢ Previous experience working effectively in globally diverse teams and matrixed organizations
?¢ Holds self and others accountable for achieving results that embody the principles of diversity and DB??s values
?¢ Proactively initiate, develop and maintain effective working relationships with team members
?¢ Demonstrated ability to cooperate with a variety of people and achieve results

Deutsche Bank is an equal opportunity employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best available person for a job regardless of marital status, sex (including pregnancy), age, religion, belief, race, nationality and ethnic or national origin, color, sexual orientation or disability.

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