1. Test Manager’s Role Best Practice By Gabriel Rodriguez

2. Copyright 2006-2007. MSQAA Federation Chapter. Agenda Test Manager’s Role Q&A Reference

3. Copyright 2006-2007. MSQAA Federation Chapter. Test Manager’s Role

4. Copyright 2006-2007. MSQAA Federation Chapter. Test Manager’s Role The test manager ensures that: – Testing is performed Overseeing Software Testers perform testing in the right way. – Testing is documented Overseeing test cases are properly designed. Participating in Formal Reviews, Peer Reviews. Overseeing any type of testware is developed. Implement Test Standards.

5. Copyright 2006-2007. MSQAA Federation Chapter. Test Manager’s Role – Testing techniques are established and developed Assuring the correct testing techniques are established. Provide mentoring on what testing techniques to implement. – Responsible for ensuring that tests are designed and executed in a timely and productive manner Assure that test cases are designed according to the objectives stated on the test plan. Assure that test execution is performed based on Project schedule.

6. Copyright 2006-2007. MSQAA Federation Chapter. Test Manager’s Role – Test planning and estimation In charge of providing the over all planning of testing (Test Plan). In charge of estimating testing cycles. – Designing the test strategy In charge of the test strategy (Detecting business Risks). In charge of designing traceability matrix. – Reviewing analysis and design artifacts Reviewing Requirements. Reviewing Functional Documents. Reviewing Design documents.

7. Copyright 2006-2007. MSQAA Federation Chapter. Test Manager’s Role – Chairing the test readiness review In charge of organizing test readiness review before every testing milestone. – Managing the test effort In charge of managing the testing process. In charge of providing constantly feedback to team members. In charge of decision-making in the project. In charge of providing solutions to problems using appropriate quality tools.

8. Copyright 2006-2007. MSQAA Federation Chapter. Test Manager’s Role – Overseeing acceptance tests Designing Acceptance Test Plan along with the client. Designing acceptance test cases. Overseeing acceptance testing with the client.

9. Copyright 2006-2007. MSQAA Federation Chapter. Q&A Any questions…

10. Copyright 2006-2007. MSQAA Federation Chapter. Reference CSQA study Guide 2006

11. Copyright 2006-2007. MSQAA Federation Chapter. Thank you…