Oracle Fusion - Test & Release Manager
Internally referred to as: Platform Optimisation Lead
Group Technology
Permanent, Full Time
Orange Tower, Manchester | Hybrid
Your work matters to millions.
Shaping culture is in the DNA of ITV. So, it’s not surprising that you’ll find us in every home in the UK, our productions are famous all over the world and we’re at the forefront of the digital streaming revolution.
When you join us, you enter a fun working environment. With opportunities to learn, to grow and make a real difference. Small enough that your impact’s felt in the business, but big enough that your impact reaches millions of people.
Come develop your skills, change TV and the course of your career. Don’t just watch it. Be part of it. Join ITV.
Your impact sends ripples.
The team
Technology underpins everything we do. It’s why we’re able to create great content and deliver it to our viewers. It drives new commercial opportunities. And it makes communication and collaboration easier than ever.
In a fast-changing world, we not only make sure our systems work effectively but our Technology teams are spearheading the transformation to a digital-first business. There’s never been a more exciting time to join our team.
The role
The “Platform Optimisation” lead will be responsible for delivery of all enhancements and innovation into the platforms. In partnership with the Service Leads and business owners you will lead the impact assessments of product releases, shape innovation releases agreeing rolling release schedules, plan manage the testing of changes and product releases, ensuring ITIL processes are adhered to.
As Platform Optimisation Lead you will ensure that the service provider and business update all supporting documentation, test scripts and configuration items within the CMDB prior to live release.
- Work with business and 3rd party stakeholders in a seamless “1 team” philosophy to drive innovative solutions, ensuring ITV obtains maximum benefit from the newly implemented ERP Oracle Cloud Platform and legacy systems
- Responsible for driving continual service improvement by work with key stakeholders review existing processes and introducing new and improved ways of working
- Develop testing strategies and own the testing regime for ITV applications, including Oracle Fusion applications, legacy systems, integrations and all other areas of the landscape
- Manages our 3rd party testing service to ensure regression test packs are kept up to date and optimised
- Support and manage the monthly release testing for the EPM system and quarterly ERP & HCM releases.
- Reviews and approves testing evidence.
- Maintains a backlog of change and update from Oracle Fusion releases and lead quarterly release impact assessments
- Responsible for establishing a robust mechanism to track releases, upgrades and changes to all environments including the patching cadence
- Ensure comprehensive documentation and the change control process is followed for all changes within supported systems, being mindful of environment and version control policies in place
- Member of change advisory board, ensuring adequate risk assessment and scheduling of technical changes and releases
- Develop and communicate a release strategy that is constructed around the Oracle Fusion release cycle and is ordered and prioritised to ensure continuity across the landscape
- Attend and contribute to all governance bodies set up to control and improve the systems
Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)
- Well versed in managing a team focussed on process, CSI, Innovation and user focussed delivery of first class support.
- Previous experience of defining standard operating procedures, developing partnerships with business stakeholders and embedding new services into live operation
- Deep understanding of core ITSM processes and documentation
- Hands on experience of implementing or maintaining Oracle ERP / EPM applications
- Understanding of business processes and how applications support the business processes
- Have a clear and deep understanding of application support, development and associated tools and technologies, Oracle SaaS tools and other legacy tools use
Qualifications (Desirable)
- Oracle Cloud certification
- ITIL certification
Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)
- Experience in identifying continuous improvements, engaging with stakeholders and driving change
- A proven track record in defining release and change processes to design, transition and implement robust and scalable solutions to enable business outcomes
- Previous experience leading release & test management activities, using software development and test automation tools such as Jira, Xray & Cypress
- Strong knowledge of Oracle Support processes, release cycles and customer networks
- Resilient and adept at resolving issues in collaboration with senior stakeholders with a can do attitude
ITV is for everyone.
ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we’ll guarantee to take you to the next stage* (minimum criteria above).
We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application and selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments. Drop us a line if you require anything at talkingcareers@itv.com.
- There may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications.
Because those who make an impact deserve to be rewarded for it.
ITV offers some great rewards and benefits including
- Flexible working with a range of options to suit everyone
- Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Competitive pension contribution
- Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares
- Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life
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