Manager, Delivery Execution-Testing

Disney; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Disney is seeking a Quality Engineering Manager in Bengaluru to lead a newly formed QE team supporting Enterprise Technology & Delivery platforms, including Workday and SAP. You will guide automation efforts, shift-left testing, and AI-enabled testing while coordinating with global QE and product teams.

You will oversee a team of 11 QE engineers, manage testing across projects, and drive continuous improvement in quality and delivery timelines within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Quality Engineering / Software Testing with leadership experience
• Strong experience in functional, integration, and regression testing
• Experience managing distributed or offshore teams
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and test automation
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of QE engineers to deliver high-quality testing across initiatives
• Drive end-to-end quality validation for commerce applications and sustainment work
• Define test planning, execution, and defect management strategies
• Champion automation and shift-left testing practices with AI-enabled testing capabilities
• Collaborate with global QE, Product, Engineering, Architecture, and Release teams
• Oversee QE service delivery, risk-based testing, and audit readiness
• Coordinate with US leaders to align priorities and timelines

Skills

Quality Engineering

Team Leadership

Test Planning

Automation

Shift-left testing

Agile/Scrum

Stakeholder management

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Systems/Engineering

Tools

Workday

SAP

Job description

Manager, Delivery Execution-Testing

Role Overview

We are seeking a Quality Engineering (QE) Manager to lead a newly established QE team in India supporting Disney's Enterprise Technology & Delivery platforms, including Workday and SAP applications. This role will be responsible for managing a team of QE Automation Engineers while driving high-quality delivery across multiple sustainment initiatives. The QE Manager will play a critical role in advancing modern quality engineering practices, including shift-left testing, automation, and AI-enabled testing capabilities. This leader will collaborate closely with global QE, Product, Engineering, Architecture, and Release Management teams to ensure quality is embedded throughout the software development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Delivery Management
  • Lead and manage a team of 11 QE engineers, ensuring high performance, engagement, and professional growth
  • Oversee day-to-day testing activities, including functional, integration, and regression testing
  • Provide direction on test planning, execution, and defect management
  • Mentor and guide team members on modern QE practices, including automation and shift-left strategies
  • Coordinate with US leaders to ensure alignment on priorities and sealess
• Quality Engineering Execution
  • Drive end-to-end quality validation for commerce applications across projects and sustainment work
  • Ensure appropriate test coverage, automation strategy, and risk-based testing approaches
  • Partner with development teams to support component and integration testing during sprints
  • Oversee defect triage, root cause analysis, and resolution tracking
• Operational Excellence & Service Delivery
  • Oversee day-to-day QE service delivery, ensuring alignment with program timelines and release goals
  • Support intake, estimation, and test planning processes
  • Ensure adherence to quality standards, processes, and compliance requirements
  • Support audit activities and reporting needs related to quality and testing
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Collaborating with Product, Engineering, Architecture, Release Management, and Business teams to align on testing scope, risks, and priorities
  • Partner with global QE teams (CQE, GQE, and others) to ensure consistent testing practices and standards
  • Participate in PI Planning and program-level forums, ensuring QE alignment and readiness
• Environment, Access & Enablement Support
  • Ensure team readiness by supporting onboarding of new engineers, including access, tools, and training
  • Help manage test environments, test data readiness, and access requirements
  • Coordinate with relevant teams to resolve environment and tooling issues impacting testing
• Tools, Automation & Innovation
  • Drive adoption of test automation frameworks and tools to improve efficiency and reduce cycle time
  • Support implementation of AI-enabled QE capabilities, including test generation, coverage analysis, and reporting
  • Identify opportunities to optimize testing processes and improve productivity
• Governance & Asset Management
  • Ensure compliance with organizational processes, security standards, and audit requirements
  • Support tracking and management of testing tools, licenses, and related assets
  • Maintain visibility into team utilization, deliverables, and performance metrics

Basic Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Quality Engineering / Software Testing, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership role
• Strong experience in functional, integration, and regression testing
• Experience managing distributed or offshore teams
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Strong understanding of test automation frameworks and tools
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Workday and SAP
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Experience with AI/Agentic AI applications in testing
• Familiarity with performance, security, or accessibility testing
• Experience working in a global delivery model
• Experience testing enterprise business platforms such as Workday and SAP

Leadership Expectations

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment
• Strong focus on quality, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and drive alignment across teams
• Passion for innovation and advancing modern QE practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent experience.