Program Test Manager: Testing Strategy & Automation Lead

Experis (Austria); Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking an experienced Program Test Manager to lead the testing strategy, governance, and delivery across a large-scale transformation program in Melbourne. This hands-on leader will establish robust testing frameworks and drive quality outcomes across complex environments.

You will oversee end-to-end testing across multiple streams, uplift test management and automation tools (including Playwright), and ensure defect lifecycle, traceability, and release readiness in

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading program-level test management and QA governance.
• Hands-on leadership in test automation tool implementation and uplift.
• Strong knowledge of ALM, defect lifecycle management, and traceability.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end test function across multiple project streams and ensure alignment with program objectives.
• Implement and uplift test management and automation tools to drive efficiency.
• Establish test governance including defect management, risk management, and release readiness.
• Develop comprehensive test strategies covering functional, integration, system, performance, and UAT testing.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, vendors, and leadership to achieve quality objectives and manage risks.
• Drive continuous improvement across testing practices and quality management processes.

Skills

Test management

QA governance

Automation leadership

Stakeholder management

Program delivery

Hybrid/Agile delivery

Tools

ALM

Playwright

Test management platforms

Job description

ManpowerGroup is seeking an experienced Program Test Manager to lead the testing strategy, governance, and delivery across a large-scale transformation program in Melbourne. This hands-on leader will establish robust testing frameworks and drive quality outcomes across complex environments.

You will oversee end-to-end testing across multiple streams, uplift test management and automation tools (including Playwright), and ensure defect lifecycle, traceability, and release readiness in