Title:  Project Manager- Testing

Area(s) of responsibility

Birlasoft, a powerhouse where domain expertise, enterprise solutions, and digital technologies converge to redefine business processes. We take pride in our consultative and design thinking approach, driving societal progress by enabling our customers to run businesses with unmatched efficiency and innovation. As part of the CK Birla Group, a multibillion-dollar enterprise, we boast a 12,500+ professional team committed to upholding the Group's 162-year legacy. Our core values prioritize Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, along with Corporate Sustainable Responsibility (CSR) activities, demonstrating our dedication to building inclusive and sustainable communities. Join us in shaping a future where technology seamlessly aligns with purpose.

Test Program Manager

Experience: 14-16Years

Location: Pune, Mumbai, Noida, Hyderabad, Bangalore

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.