Transition & Test Lead (Euedc)

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Marks & Spencer Full time

Summary


Our International business has the exciting job of bringing our famous food, home and clothing products to over 32 million customers worldwide.

We are passionate about bringing our brand to new audiences, tailoring the best of M&S to the markets in which we operate.

We are ambitious, with plans to double our business over the next few years by being bold and brave, transforming how we get things done and how we sell to our customer.


To enable our growth plans in Europe we are delivering a new Target Operating Model (TOM) across International to support the opening of a Ecommerce Distribution Centre (EDC) in Poland.

This is a key strategic priority for International, delivering capability to fulfil orders across both D2C and Marketplace channels.


We have a need for a Transition and Test Lead to join the team to support the delivery of the EDC and new TOM.

This is a critical role which will be responsible for the definition and execution of detailed plans to test and then roll out the new capabilities, including the go live of new capabilities in line with the C&H critical path and ramp down of any activity no longer required.


If you thrive in a fast paced environment, are curious and adaptable and have a passion for delivering change then this is an exciting opportunity to be part of the delivery of this key transformation programme.


_ Please note this role is a 2 year fixed term contract._

About the role

  • Work with workstream leads to define the plan and seek sign off across key stakeholder groups
  • Lead the execution of the transition plan through critical phases of delivery ensuring all stakeholders are clear on actions, sequencing and status
  • Creating contingency strategies and plans in case things go wrong
  • Tracking readiness for transition and managing go / no go decisions
  • Status reporting on transition success and challenges
They will also work with the Technical Test Manager to lead all user acceptance testing across the EU EDC Programme:

  • Agree test approach and plan with tech, secure and co-ordinate business resource
  • Drive the definition of scenarios to be tested
  • Work with tech to ensure issues are logged and managed appropriately
  • Document the key outcomes and acceptance criteria for the endtoend testing, capturing and documenting the outcomes of testing
  • To ensure all system solutions work end to end, across systems and developments for the end users
  • Support the Technology teams to ensure that solutions work for the end user and meets the team's requirements
  • Communicate systems risks and issues to the programme teams

About you

Your skills and experience will include:

  • Details oriented whilst being able to see the bigger picture, linking different topics together
  • Comfortable challenging and holding others to account
  • Comfortable operating in ambiguity, creating stability and clarity for others
  • High level of numeracy, analytical and reporting skills
  • Able to initiate and build strong relationships with wider project team & build a network of supportive colleagues in wider business

What's in it for you...
Being a part of M&S is exactly that - becoming a part and playing your part. We're an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and always evolving business built on core values.

We offer a flexible / hybrid approach - talk to us, if it's meaningful to you, it's important to us.

Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for M&S just that little bit more special

  • 20% Colleague discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food.
  • A first class welcome to M&S with a tailored induction.
  • Attractive annual bonus, based on company performance and personal objectives.
  • 29 days holiday including bank holidays
  • Amazing perks and discounts via our M&S Choices website. Including GymSave that offers up to 25% off Gym Memberships and the option to become an M&S Shareholder using our ShareSave & ShareBuy Schemes
  • A wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development. Having options to progress is something we're proud of at M&S.


Charity Volunteer Day
  • A paid day away from work to support your chosen charity.
  • A very generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
  • Every colleague at M&S has access to a fantastic range of wellbeing support this includes access to our 24/7 Virtual GP, PAM Assist to support you & your family & free access to the UnMind App as well as many other schemes
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M&S is ready to push boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring digital era. That's why we're revolutionising how we work and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. There's never been a better time to be part of our team. Marks & Spencer aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make an immediate impact.

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