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Technical Manager, Testing

PageUp Desc Code: INF - Technical Manager, Testing

Function: INF - Information Technology

Sub-function: Development & Operations

Discipline: Testing

Career Track: T - Technical/STEM

Career Track Level: Management / Leadership - Level 2

Broad Salary Range Code: 05

Range: $99503 - $208956


Market Reference Range Code: 05A

Range: $108868 - $168745


Information Technology: Information Technology is responsible for the use of any computers, software applications, storage, networking, and other hardware or physical devices. Develops and maintains infrastructures and processes for creating, managing, securing, and exchanging all forms of electronic data. Incorporates leading-edge techniques for collaboratively enhancing the performance of installed systems, identifying new technologies, developing applications, and transitioning from legacy to new systems.

Development & Operations: Development and Operations is responsible for the combined practices of software development (Dev) and IT operations (Ops), managing the systems development life cycles, and providing continuous delivery of high-quality software applications.

Testing: Testing designs, develops, and implements testing strategies and test plans. Performs testing and analysis on overall hardware, software, and networking systems.

T - Technical/STEM: Technical roles, including technology and research.

Management / Leadership: Manager: The positions work is achieved through the direction of others. Managers have direct accountability for setting goals and using resources. They are responsible for administrative oversight of individuals, including conducting recommendations for hiring and termination, writing evaluations, disciplinary actions, day-to-day oversight as well as long-term goal setting and accountability for the performance and productivity of the employees. Managerial positions are reflected in the M1-M3 career track levels in the management/leadership track.

Level 2: Manager: Responsible for leading a team of professionals and/or support employees. Has full responsibility for team output. Focuses on implementing and executing strategies within their own department or team.