Test Manager News Transformation

**Company Description**
Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you’ll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country’s most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands.

Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.

Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We’re evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.

Are you a testing visionary ready to tackle a challenge that impacts the future of news? We're on the hunt for an exceptional Test Manager to join our dynamic transformation program for a 4 month Fixed Term Contract.

This isn't just about finding bugs; it's about sculpting the future of how news is delivered. You'll be the driving force behind the end-to-end test planning and execution for our groundbreaking transformation programme.

If you're passionate about transformative change, excel at strategic leadership, and thrive in a world of intricate detail, then this is your chance to make a monumental impact at Nine.

Day to day you will:

- Build strong stakeholder relationships to ensure successful testing outcomes and project success.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive End-to-End Test Strategy, securing sign-off to align on scope and breadth across multiple teams and stakeholders.
- Prepare and secure sign-off for End-to-End UAT Plans and Completion Reports, confirming business approval that the solution works as expected.
- Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams on cohesive UAT planning, execution, defect resolution, and reporting.
- Facilitate the timely securing of all required testing resources, including people and environments.
- Ensure test scenarios, expected results, and test data are prepared, reviewed, and signed off, capturing test case priority and impact before execution.
- Lead defect management processes, including daily execution meetings, status reports, and defect triage, ensuring clear communication with development teams.

**Qualifications**
What you’ll bring:

- Proven ability to build and manage strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and vendors.
- Highly pragmatic and flexible, with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent time management skills, crucial for delivering testing outcomes in complex, multi-stream environments.
- Significant experience managing the full testing lifecycle, from strategy to execution.
- Strong background in functional, integration, and end-to-end testing within large-scale, intricate environments.
- Familiarity with cloud-based migrations, integrations with on-premise systems, and practical experience in a hybrid agile environment.
- Excellent communication, test leadership, and stakeholder management skills, combined with a self-starting approach and the ability to think creatively.

**Additional Information** How we work**

At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team.

**Our employee benefits include**:

- Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.
- Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads.

More info at Nine Careers.

**Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**:
We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.