My client is looking for a Test Development Manager responsible for leading a team of skilled test development professionals. You will oversee a wide variety of test development activities such as job analyses, item writing, item editing, item review, exam assembly, exam review, standard setting, and various other client-facing activities, including meetings with clients. Prioritizing and managing extensive project pipelines, managing multiple projects simultaneously, successfully collaborating with various internal departments and external client groups, meeting deadlines and delivering results.

Key Requirements and Competencies:

• Manage revenue and costs associated with assigned clients

• Manage an extensive pipeline by monitoring workloads

• Manage all evaluative and administrative functions for assigned staff

• Coordinate, prioritize and complete project activities within contractual timelines

• Ensure the quality of every work product produced in accordance with company and industry standards

• Contribute to proposal writing for new business

• Manage and train staff who conduct job analyses, standard setting, item development, item review and other client-facing meetings

• Fill in for staff on any activity when schedules require additional resource

• Understand and communicate test development and psychometric findings and recommendations to a variety of internal and external audiences

• Provide alternative and flexible solutions to internal and external issues that impact project schedules and budgets

• Some travel required.

Skills:

• Requires excellent oral and written communication skills, outstanding interpersonal skills, well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent time management skills with prior project management a plus.

• Experience in leading teams of professionals.

• Must have demonstrated advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook).

• Proficiency with standard statistical and psychometric concepts

Qualifications:

• Educated to degree level.
• Exceptional candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered for the role provided they have the necessary skills and experience.