Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Test Manager to lead Quality Assurance initiatives across enterprise application portfolios. The ideal candidate will have 12+ years of QA experience, including 5+ years in Test Management or QA Leadership, with a proven ability to lead high-performing manual and automation testing teams. This role requires robust expertise in test strategy, quality governance, automation, stakeholder management, and Agile delivery to ensure the successful execution of complex, business-critical projects.

Key Responsibilities

Test Strategy & Quality Leadership
- Define and implement enterprise-wide test strategies, quality standards, and testing best practices across multiple projects.
- Lead end-to-end testing activities throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), ensuring comprehensive test coverage and high-quality deliverables.
- Establish quality gates, testing processes, and governance frameworks aligned with organizational objectives.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance testing efficiency,



automation adoption, and overall product quality.

Test Planning & Execution
- Develop comprehensive test plans, test schedules, resource plans, and testing estimates for large-scale projects.
- Oversee functional, integration, system, regression, user acceptance, API, mobile, web, and performance testing activities.
- Ensure effective test environment readiness, test data management, and release validation.
- Monitor testing progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans to ensure timely project delivery.

Automation & Continuous Testing
- Lead automation strategy and implementation across multiple technology stacks.
- Guide teams in developing and maintaining scalable automation frameworks using industry-standard tools and technologies.
- Promote shift-left testing practices and integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.
- Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to impro

📌 Test Manager (Chennai)
🏢 Kumaran Systems
📍 Chennai