Test Manager

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and results -driven Test Manager to lead Quality Assurance initiatives across enterprise application portfolios. The ideal candidate will have 12+ years of QA experience, including 5+ years in Test Management or QA Leadership, with a proven ability to lead high -performing manual and automation testing teams. This role requires strong expertise in test strategy, quality governance, automation, stakeholder management, and Agile delivery to ensure the successful execution of complex, business -critical projects.

Key Responsibilities

Test Strategy & Quality Leadership

• Define and implement enterprise -wide test strategies, quality standards, and testing best practices across multiple projects.
  
• Lead end -to -end testing activities throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), ensuring comprehensive test coverage and high -quality deliverables.
  
• Establish quality gates, testing processes, and governance frameworks aligned with organizational objectives.
  
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance testing efficiency, automation adoption, and overall product quality.
  

Test Planning & Execution

• Develop comprehensive test plans, test schedules, resource plans, and testing estimates for large -scale projects.
  
• Oversee functional, integration, system, regression, user acceptance, API, mobile, web, and performance testing activities.
  
• Ensure effective test environment readiness, test data management, and release validation.
  
• Monitor testing progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans to ensure timely project delivery.
  

Automation & Continuous Testing

• Lead automation strategy and implementation across multiple technology stacks.
  
• Guide teams in developing and maintaining scalable automation frameworks using industry -standard tools and technologies.
  
• Promote shift -left testing practices and integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.
  
• Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to improve deployment quality and release efficiency.
  

Defect & Quality Management

• Manage the complete defect lifecycle, including defect triage, prioritization, tracking, reporting, and closure.
  
• Conduct root cause analysis for production defects and recommend preventive actions.
  
• Define and monitor quality metrics, KPIs, dashboards, and reporting to provide visibility into testing effectiveness and product quality.
  
• Ensure compliance with organizational quality standards and delivery processes.
  

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead and mentor cross -functional teams comprising manual and automation QA engineers.
  
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and career development support to team members.
  
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Development, DevOps, and Project Management teams to ensure alignment with business objectives.
  
• Communicate project status, quality metrics, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders.
  
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
  
• 12+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance.
  
• 5+ years of experience in Test Management, QA Leadership, or equivalent leadership roles.
  
• Proven experience leading blended manual and automation testing teams for large -scale enterprise projects.
  
• Strong understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC), Agile, Scrum, and DevOps methodologies.
  
• Demonstrated experience managing complex testing programs across multiple applications and technology platforms.
  
• Excellent analytical, leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  

Technical Skills

Testing Expertise

• Functional Testing
  
• Integration Testing
  
• System Testing
  
• Regression Testing
  
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
  
• API Testing
  
• Web Application Testing
  
• Mobile Application Testing
  
• Performance Testing
  
• End -to -End Testing
  

Automation

• Selenium
  
• Playwright
  
• Cypress
  
• Appium
  
• Tricentis Tosca
  
• RestAssured
  
• Java (Automation Development)
  
• Other equivalent automation frameworks
  

DevOps & CI/CD

• Jenkins
  
• GitHub Actions
  
• CI/CD Pipeline Integration
  
• Shift -Left Testing
  
• Test Environment Management
  
• Test Data Management
  

Quality Management

• Test Strategy & Planning
  
• Defect Lifecycle Management
  
• Root Cause Analysis
  
• Test Metrics & Reporting
  
• Risk Management
  
• Quality Governance
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in enterprise -scale digital transformation programs.
  
• Exposure to cloud -based applications and modern application architectures.
  
• Experience implementing enterprise test automation strategies.
  
• Knowledge of performance engineering and non -functional testing best practices.
  
• Professional certifications such as ISTQB Advanced, Certified Agile Tester, or equivalent are desirable.
  

Key Competencies

• Strategic quality leadership
  
• Test planning and execution excellence
  
• Automation and continuous testing expertise
  
• Strong project and stakeholder management
  
• Excellent analytical and problem -solving abilities
  
• Effective team leadership and mentoring
  
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills
  
• Risk identification and mitigation
  
• Continuous improvement mindset
  
• Ability to deliver high -quality solutions within aggressive timelines while aligning testing outcomes with business goals.