Senior Test Manager

Kumaran Systems; Chennai District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Kumaran Systems is seeking a Senior Test Manager in Chennai with 15-19 years of software testing experience, specializing in Functional Testing. You will lead large QA teams, own end-to-end test delivery, and manage stakeholders for successful project outcomes.

The role demands strong leadership, SDLC/STLC expertise, and a track record in Agile environments. You will drive quality, process improvements, and delivery excellence across multiple engagements.

Qualifications

• 15 to 19 years of Software Testing experience, with deep Functional Testing expertise.
• Experience leading large QA teams across multiple projects.
• Strong SDLC/STLC knowledge and test governance.
• Proven client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large Functional Testing teams across multiple projects.
• Own end-to-end test delivery: planning, execution, defect management, reporting, release sign-off.
• Drive on-time delivery within scope, budget and quality standards.
• Manage client relationships, expectations, and escalations.
• Oversee resource planning, risk management, and governance activities.
• Collaborate with business, development, and project management for releases.
• Define testing strategies, quality metrics, and process improvements.
• Mentor and develop team members to foster high performance.
• Ensure adherence to SDLC and organizational QA practices.

Skills

Functional Testing

Team Management

Delivery Management

Stakeholder Management

End-to-End Project Delivery

Agile/Scrum

Job description

Job Description:

About Us

Kumaran Systems: Engineering Future-Ready Transformations Since 1992, Kumaran Systems has been helping enterprises bridge the past and the future, reimagining legacy systems and embracing AI-led possibilities. With over 34 years of delivery excellence, we specialise in re-engineering core applications, driving cloud transformation, and building automation-first, GenAI-enabled ecosystems across the Banking and Financial Services, Insurance, Telecom, and Automotive sectors. We help organisations not just upgrade your systems but reimagine what’s possible. Why Kumaran? We blend engineering discipline with AI innovation, helping clients modernise with confidence, automate with clarity, and scale with purpose. Our global delivery model ensures agility, responsiveness, and seamless collaboration, with clients always at the heart of every engagement. At Kumaran, we don’t just solve problems, we engineer future‑ready transformations.

Experience:

15 - 19 Years

Location:

Chennai

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Test Manager with a strong background in Functional Testing to lead large QA teams and ensure successful project delivery. The ideal candidate will be responsible for Team Management, Delivery Management, Stakeholder Management, and End-to-End Project Delivery, while maintaining high quality standards, meeting timelines, and driving customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Functional Testing teams across multiple projects and engagements.
• Own end-to-end test delivery, including test planning, execution, defect management, reporting, and release sign-off.
• Drive project delivery within agreed timelines, scope, quality standards, and budget.
• Manage stakeholder and client relationships, including communication, expectation management, and escalation handling.
• Oversee resource planning, risk management, and delivery governance activities.
• Collaborate with business, development, and project management teams to ensure successful product releases.
• Define and implement testing strategies, quality metrics, and process improvements.
• Mentor, coach, and develop team members while fostering a high-performance culture.
• Ensure adherence to SDLC, STLC, quality assurance standards, and organizational best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 15 to 19 years of experience in Software Testing, with extensive expertise in Functional Testing.
• Proven experience in Team Management, Delivery Management, and Stakeholder Management.
• Strong track record of handling large QA teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• In-depth understanding of SDLC, STLC, Test Planning, Defect Management, Test Governance, and Quality Metrics.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong experience in client-facing roles with the ability to manage executive-level stakeholders.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives and enhance delivery efficiency.