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Test Manager

Technology
Software Technology
California, United States2 days ago
Service contract

Job description

Role Overview

Engagement Details

  • Duration: 9 months
  • Start: Immediate
  • Location: [Onsite – Irvine, CA or Portland, OR ]
  • Extension: Possible based on program needs
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Client is seeking an experienced Test Manager to lead and drive end-to-end testing.

This is a contractor role responsible for establishing, managing, and executing the overall testing strategy across a complex, multi-system environment. The Test Manager will partner closely with Global IT, business stakeholders, PMO, and Testing-as-a-Service (TaaS) teams to ensure high-quality delivery, governance, and readiness for deployment.

The role requires strong leadership across System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), regression and readiness cycles, ensuring alignment with defined entry/exit criteria, defect thresholds, and governance expectations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Test Strategy Execution & Leadership

  • Lead execution of the Project Testing Strategy, ensuring alignment with program objectives, scope, and governance.
  • Drive testing across all phases:
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    • System Integration Testing (SIT1, SIT2)
    • User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
    • User Dress Rehearsal (UDR)
    • Regression testing
  • Ensure risk-based testing prioritization, focused on critical business processes, integrations, and controls.
2. Test Planning & Governance
  • Develop and govern detailed test plans, schedules, and execution models aligned with the integrated program plan.
  • Define and enforce entry/exit criteria, readiness checkpoints, and test cycles.
  • Ensure complete requirements traceability (RTM) and coverage of all business processes.
  • Work with PMO to establish and maintain RACI, reporting cadence, and governance forums.
3. Cross-System Integration Testing Oversight
  • Lead testing across a complex application landscape, including:
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    • SAP S/4HANA
    • Salesforce
    • Kinaxis
    • Hyperion / Anaplan
    • Ariba
    • Other enterprise and homegrown applications
  • Ensure validation of:
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    • End-to-end business processes
    • Data migration, reconciliation, and conversion
    • Interfaces (inbound/outbound)
    • Security roles and controls
    • Reporting and analytics
4. Test Execution Management
  • Oversee test execution using qTest ALM for:
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    • Test planning and repository management
    • Script execution tracking
    • Defect lifecycle management
    • Reporting and dashboards
  • Coordinate with Global TaaS teams, SMEs, and IT delivery teams for smooth execution.
  • Ensure test scripts are designed, reviewed, approved, and executed with proper evidence.
5. Defect & Quality Management
  • Own defect triage, prioritization, and resolution governance.
  • Ensure defects are tracked, categorized, and resolved within thresholds:
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    • No critical/high defects at phase exit
    • Defined pass-rate thresholds (e.g., 90–95% for SIT, 100% for UAT)
  • Drive root cause analysis and regression validation.
  • Provide daily defect and testing status reporting to leadership.
6. Business Engagement & UAT Leadership
  • Partner with business stakeholders to:
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    • Define UAT scope and scenarios
    • Support business testers during execution
    • Ensure complete validation of business processes
  • Drive UAT sign-off and deployment readiness decisions.
7. Environment & Data Readiness
  • Ensure readiness of:
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    • Test environments (SIT, UAT, Dress Rehearsal)
    • Test data (mock cutovers, converted data)
  • Coordinate environment dependencies and readiness milestones with IT and PMO.
8. Reporting & Executive Communication
  • Provide daily/weekly test status reporting, including:
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    • Execution progress
    • Defect metrics
    • Risk and issue tracking
  • Present updates to senior leadership and governance forums.
  • Escalate risks proactively with mitigation plans.
Required Qualifications

Experience

  • 12+ years of experience in enterprise application testing/programs
  • 8+ years hands on Test Manager / Test Lead roles
  • Proven experience leading testing for large-scale ERP transformations or integrations
  • Strong experience with multi-system integration programs
  • Proven experience leading cross-functional teams across multiple geographies and time zones.
Functional & Technical Expertise
  • Deep understanding of:
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    • SAP S/4HANA testing
    • Enterprise SaaS platforms (Salesforce, Ariba, Anaplan, Kinaxis)
  • Experience in:
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    • End-to-end business process testing (OTC, P2P, SCM, Finance, etc.)
    • Data migration and reconciliation validation
    • Interface and integration testing
Testing Tools & Methodologies
  • Hands-on experience with:
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    • qTest (Highly preferred) or similar ALM tools
  • Strong expertise in:
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    • Test lifecycle management
    • Defect management frameworks
    • Requirements traceability
    • Risk-based testing
Leadership & Soft Skills
  • Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience working with:
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    • Global teams
    • Business SMEs
    • IT delivery and PMO organizations
  • Excellent communication and executive presentation skills
  • Ability to manage complex, high-pressure program timelines
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in merger/integration programs (highly desirable)
  • Familiarity with Testing-as-a-Service (TaaS) models
  • Experience in semiconductor or manufacturing industry
  • Knowledge of SOX controls and audit validation processes
Key Success Metrics
  • On-time completion of SIT, UAT, and readiness cycles
  • Achievement of defined pass rates and defect thresholds
  • Full requirements traceability and coverage
  • Successful UAT sign-off and deployment readiness
  • Quality of reporting and stakeholder alignment

Interested in this role?