Senior Test Manager

(We cannot accept Corp to Corp or 1099 candidates for this role per our contract with BMW.)

Senior Test Manager : 196544

ASSIGNMENT WILL LAST for 12 Months (1-year).

Location: COLUMBUS, OH 43215

Hourly Rate on W2: USD 54.42 /hr. - USD 70.69 /hr., Depends on experience.

Shift: 1st Shift - Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with a 1-HOUR lunch

Outline:

ONSITE POSITION, MUST BE LOCAL TO COLUMBUS, OH AT THE TIME OF RESUME SUBMISSION PER THE CLIENT. Expect 4 days per week onsite, and one hybrid during onboarding/training (~2 months). 3 days onsite will be the ongoing expectation.

Desired Industry Experience: Financial Services Experience

Responsibilities:

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

EDUCATION:

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

MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE:

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.

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

PREFERRED:

Experience as a Scrum Master or in managing Scrum teams; Advanced skills in JIRA and Confluence, including the ability to create and manage dashboards, workflows, and documentation; Hands-on experience in test automation development; Familiarity with automation frameworks and tools.

HKA Enterprises is a global workforce solutions firm. If you are seeking a new career opportunity or project experience, our recruiters will work to understand your qualifications, experience, and personal goals. At HKA, we recognize the importance of matching employee goals with those of the employer. We strive to seek credibility, satisfaction, and endorsement from all our applicants. We invite you to take time and search for your next career experience with us! HKA is an EEO Employer who participates in the US Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify Program.

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