Test Program Manager

Responsibilities

1. Senior Stakeholder Management:

- Engage and collaborate with senior stakeholders to understand their business objectives, requirements, and expectations.

- Establish and coach Testing Standards to be followed for the implementation program and drive stakeholder acceptance, must have string technical background in testing in automation / test data management

- Communicate effectively to align testing initiatives with overall business goals.

- Provide regular updates, reports, and recommendations to senior stakeholders on test strategies, progress, and quality metrics.

2. Business Opportunity Identification:

- Identify and analyze business opportunities in software testing, including emerging trends, industry advancements, and potential areas of improvement.

- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to stay informed about testing practices and industry benchmarks.

- Develop strategies to leverage testing capabilities as a competitive advantage and drive revenue growth.

3. Testing Center of Excellence Leadership:

- Lead the Testing CoE by establishing the vision, mission, and strategic roadmap.

- Define and implement testing methodologies, standards, and processes to drive consistency and efficiency.

- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the Testing CoE.

4. Automation Tools and Test Data Management:

- Possess expertise in automation tools and frameworks to streamline test execution and enhance efficiency.

- Evaluate, select, and implement automation tools that align with organizational goals and project requirements.

- Develop and maintain a robust test data management strategy to ensure accurate and secure test data availability.

5. Test Delivery and Quality Assurance:

- Oversee end-to-end test delivery across projects, ensuring adherence to quality standards, timelines, and budget.

- Develop test strategies, test plans, and test cases in collaboration with project teams.

- Monitor and analyze test results, identify trends, and propose corrective actions to continuously improve quality.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Senior Test Lead or similar role, with a focus on managing senior stakeholders and identifying business opportunities in software testing.

Experience in end to end management of atleast a couple of automation projects.

In-depth knowledge of software testing methodologies, best practices, and industry trends.

Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.

Experience: 14-16Years

Location: Pune, Mumbai, Noida, Hyderabad, Bangalore