Manager

POSITION TITLE: Verification and Validation Manager

LOCATION: Sydney

BASIC FUNCTION

The Verification and Validation (V&V) Manager manages and supervises the V&V team and is responsible to the Head of Programs for the management and conduct of system level V&V services in support of both the Company s Product development and Project activities.

The V&V Manager is also the Company s Verification and Validation authority, responsible for the maintenance and ongoing improvement of the Company s V&V programs and processes.

The V&V Manager has an obligation to respective Project Managers for ensuring Project specific V&V outcomes are met.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Work closely with Product Engineers and Project Engineers to plan System and Subsystem V&V strategies for existing products and items under development.

Develop systems to anticipate and deliver into future V&V programs, including the development of test automation capabilities for new and existing products.

Author, maintain and review project and product related V&V related documentation.

Conduct Informal and Formal Testing of Sonartech Atlas Systems and Subsystems.

Manage and coordinate formal test activities being run for external customers including the generation of Review Packages, Reports and Minutes.

Support the conduct of Functional and Physical Configuration Audit activities.

Provide V&V support for the preparation and review of proposals, offers and bids.

Provide guidance and support the integration of V&V functions across the organisation including continuous improvements of V&V processes and programs.

Assign, schedule and manage V&V resources to projects according to changing priorities and staff development plans, to achieve project-specific V&V outcomes.

Provide regular V&V resource forecasts based on project and product development needs.

Ensure the V&V team is aligned to company V&V outcomes and objectives.

Set and articulate performance standards and measures for the V&V group.

Supervise and mentor subordinate staff, including the conduct of performance reviews and providing regular performance feedback.

Set V&V group staff development plans that meet individual and company needs.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & ATTRIBUTES

5+ years in a suitable system testing role.

3+ years leading specific V&V activities and end-to-end programs.

Experience driving process improvement programs.

A degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or other suitable qualification in Information Technology.

Sound understanding of the Systems Engineering process as applied to software design, development, testing and qualification.

Sound understanding of engineering standards such as ISO-12207 (SW Life Cycle), ISO-1012 (SW V&V), EIA-632 (Sys Eng) and EIA-649 (Config Mgmt).

Practical experience in the generation of V&V Plans and Procedures.

Experience in C/C++ software development (desirable).

Sound working knowledge of both Linux and Microsoft Windows operating systems.

Experience with a software version control systems (such as Git).

Experience with an issue and task management systems (such as Jira).

Experience with a requirement management system (such as DOORS).

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and collaboration tools (such as Confluence).

Ability to lead a team within a small, fast-paced development environment.

Background in sonar, radar or similar industry (desirable).

Excellent analytical/problem solving skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with good interpersonal skills.

Familiarity with the requirements of Defence projects and eligibility for a Defence Security Clearance to NV1 (SECRET).

Current Driver s licence and the ability and willingness to work flexible hours.