[Urgent] 2927 - Test Manager

Job Title : Test Manager

Location : First Preference – Pune

Second Preference – (Bangalore, Gurgaon and Hyderabad)

We are seeking an experienced Test Manager with strong automation expertise and proven experience in setting up new automation frameworks, defining test strategies, and leading testing efforts across complex projects. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of technical depth, leadership ability, and strategic thinking to establish a robust test automation culture, drive quality practices, and mentor testing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement the test automation strategy, roadmap, and best practices across projects.
• Implement governance and reporting processes
• Perform all test / management activities - resource management, monitor and control, manage risks and issues, manage quality
• Responsible for managing the overall testing effort and deliverables, work with testing team to ensure that testing is on time and within budget
• Manage test environment, test data preparation, test tools and test automation implementation
• Review test to ensure that they meet the entry and exit criteria.
• Define and facilitate formal sign-off process and procedures for testing deliverables
• Primary contact and escalation point for testing
• Manage and facilitate onshore-offshore communication
• Design and set up scalable and maintainable automation frameworks from scratch.
• Lead and mentor test engineers in automation design, coding, and execution.
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and DevOps teams to integrate testing into the CI / CD pipeline.
• Ensure robust test coverage across functional, regression, performance, and integration testing.
• Drive adoption of shift-left testing practices and ensure early detection of defects.
• Manage and allocate testing resources effectively while ensuring timely delivery of quality releases.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Preferred / Additional Skills