Senior Test Manager Senior Test Manager

" Develop and oversee the implementation of comprehensive testing strategies and plans to ensure the quality and reliability of software products.

" Manage a team of skilled test engineers, coordinating their efforts to efficiently execute test cases and analyze results.

" Collaborate closely with development, product management, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and define appropriate testing approaches.

" Identify and mitigate risks throughout the software development lifecycle, proactively addressing potential issues before they impact the project.

" Establish and maintain testing frameworks, tools, and processes to optimize the testing workflow and ensure consistency across projects.

" Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the testing team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

" Analyze test results, generate comprehensive reports, and communicate findings to stakeholders, including recommendations for improvement.

" Stay up-to-date with industry best practices, emerging technologies, and testing methodologies, and incorporate them into the testing strategy as appropriate.

" Manage the testing budget and resources, ensuring efficient utilization and alignment with organizational goals.

" Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of testing activities into the overall software development process.

Main Responsibilities

" Manage Multiple testing streams in an Agile environment.

" Manage a distributed team of test analysts and test executors.

" Coordinate testing efforts with projects leveraging the same testing resources.

" Design and templatize test and execution standards for analysts and test executors.

" Create and communicate a testing strategy and plan.

" Create and align test schedule with business, development, and testing resources.

" Design, execute, and communicate reporting on test status and testing projections on daily, weekly, and sprint cadences.

" Advocate for, and support, the testing efforts in team, management, and executive forums.

" Experience with JIRA and Confluence

" Experience with Microsoft Tool set.

" Strong organizational skills

Quals--

" Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.

" Minimum 7-10 years of experience in software testing, with at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role.0

" Proven expertise in developing and implementing effective testing strategies, including experience with various testing methodologies (e.g., unit testing, integration testing, system testing, performance testing).

" Proficient in the use of testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, Postman, Loadrunner, xRay).

" Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex issues.

" Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.

" Experience in managing and mentoring a team of test engineers, including performance management and professional development.

" Knowledge of agile software development methodologies and their impact on testing processes.

" Familiarity with software development life cycle models and project management practices.

" Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects,

Financial Services Required Learning Courses:

" UDAAP

" The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act