Role Description

The purpose of this role is to create, implement the Test Strategy, in line with SSE testing framework and controls. Ensuring the strategy delivers the testing outcomes to meet the CIO delivery goals. You will be Responsible for the test analysts and third party resources, and accountable for evaluating and reporting clear, concise and timely test metrics & dashboards to ensure the Head of Cyber Resiliency Operational Technology Programme is informed of progress and key risks that may impact, time, budget and quality.

Work with senior business and technology stakeholders to define the test strategy and methodologies to deliver business outcomes in line with SSE testing framework and standards.
Building up, developing and coaching the Testing Team to enable delivery against the Programme requirements.
Identify and resolve the project testing risks, ensuring clear and concise mitigation plans are agreed and progressed.
Assure 3rd party outcomes adhere to the SSE test framework and are in line with contract criteria.
Implements the test data and tooling & virtualisation strategy, ensuring risks, issues deviation is captured, monitored, and mitigated.

About You:

Background as a Senior Test Analyst or Test Manager, implementing and maintaining test frameworks, data strategies and test automation roadmaps.
Deep knowledge and understanding of different Model Based Testing techniques.
Experience of identifying the appropriate techniques, tools, and guidelines to implement the required tests.
Good understanding of product management, waterfall and agile principles, and development methodologies.

About Us:

SSEN Transmission owns and operates the electricity transmission network in the north of Scotland, transporting energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, providing a safe and reliable supply of electricity to the communities it serves. Home to some of the UK's greatest resources of renewable energy, SSEN Transmission is playing a critical role in the transition to a low carbon future, developing, building, maintaining and operating a network for net zero.

SSE IT underpins the technology needs of all the different businesses that make up the SSE group. From emerging technologies to data and analytics to cyber security - we power SSE's growth and enable it to generate value, while keeping it secure. As a trusted business partner that helps SSE lead in a low carbon world, we are proud of our service. Working for SSE IT is all about equipping SSE for now and the future.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.