Leads large functional testing teams and owns end-to-end test delivery across multiple projects. Responsibilities include test planning, execution, defect management, reporting, release sign-off, delivery governance, stakeholder and client management, resource and risk planning, quality metrics, process improvement, and team development. The role ensures projects meet timelines, budgets, quality standards, and customer expectations while following SDLC, STLC, and Agile/Scrum practices.
Experience: 15 - 19 Years
Location: Chennai
Role SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Senior Test Manager with a strong background in Functional Testing and exposure in automation tools like playwright,selenium to lead large QA teams and ensure successful project delivery. The ideal candidate will be responsible for Team Management, Delivery Management, Stakeholder Management, and End-to-End Project Delivery, while maintaining high quality standards, meeting timelines, and driving customer satisfaction.
- Lead and manage Functional Testing and Automation Testing teams across multiple projects and engagements.
- Own end-to-end test delivery, including test planning, execution, defect management, reporting, and release sign-off.
- Drive project delivery within agreed timelines, scope, quality standards, and budget.
- Manage stakeholder and client relationships, including communication, expectation management, and escalation handling.
- Oversee resource planning, risk management, and delivery governance activities.
- Collaborate with business, development, and project management teams to ensure successful product releases.
- Define and implement testing strategies, quality metrics, and process improvements.
- Mentor, coach, and develop team members while fostering a high-performance culture.
- Ensure adherence to SDLC, STLC, quality assurance standards, and organizational best practices.
- 15 to 19 years of experience in Software Testing, with extensive expertise in Functional Testing.
- Proven experience in Team Management, Delivery Management, and Stakeholder Management.
- Strong track record of handling large QA teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- In-depth understanding of SDLC, STLC, Test Planning, Defect Management, Test Governance, and Quality Metrics.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong experience in client-facing roles with the ability to manage executive-level stakeholders.
- Ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives and enhance delivery efficiency.
- Should have exposure to automation tools like playwright, selenium,typescript.
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