Technical Project Manager - QA

Mployee.me; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Technical Project Manager to own planning and delivery of QA programmes for a leading Indian financial technology ecosystem in Mumbai. This is a hands‑on role, not people‑management, shaping scope, schedule and quality to achieve predictable releases.

Responsibilities include defining test strategy for transaction‑heavy systems, release readiness checks, risk mitigation, governance reviews with clients, and driving quality and value through automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering or a related field.
• 14–15 years of experience in software testing and technical project management, incl. end-to-end QA projects.
• Experience in banking, financial services, capital markets, custody, clearing and settlement, or similar transaction‑intensive platforms.
• Proven track record delivering complex projects on time and within budget with strong communication.
• Certifications such as PMP, ISTQB, Agile/Scrum or Six Sigma are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Break down scope, define milestones, build credible estimates and prepare for execution.
• Own the project plan end to end; track progress, dependencies and changes.
• Anticipate risks early and implement mitigation strategies with clear options.
• Engage clients and stakeholders in regular governance reviews (weekly/monthly/quarterly).
• Report on delivery effectiveness, defect trends, risk coverage and release readiness.
• Plan ramp‑ups and knowledge transfer; ensure competency before deployment.

Skills

Manual testing

Automation testing

API testing

Test strategy

Release readiness

Risk management

Client & stakeholder communication

End-to-end QA

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

PMP

ISTQB

Agile/Scrum

Six Sigma

Tools

PMP

ISTQB

Agile/Scrum

Six Sigma

Job description

Technical Project Manager - QA

Experience Required: 14 to 15 Yrs

Job Location: Lower Parel, Mumbai (Mon-Fri - WFO)

We are looking for a hands‑on Technical Project Manager to own the planning and delivery of business‑critical QA programmes for a leading Indian depository and its technology ecosystem. This is not a people‑management role. As the technical authority on scope, schedule and quality, you will turn complex requirements into predictable releases and earn client confidence through measurable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Exposure:

• Strong grounding in manual and automation testing and API testing, and test strategy for transaction‑intensive systems.


• Working knowledge of complex financial eco system around Clearing, Settlement, Payment, Pledging of shares, IPO, Corporate Actions.


• Ability to judge technical complexity, environment and data dependencies, and the realistic value of automation.


• Release readiness check. It could be weekly deployment - The dependency check.

Project Planning & Estimation: Break down scope, define milestones, build credible estimates and confirm the project is ready to execute before work begins.

Delivery Tracking & Control: Own the project plan end to end. Track progress, manage dependencies and change, and drive issues to closure against timelines, quality and budget.

Risk Management: Anticipate technical and delivery risks early, put mitigation plans in place, and escal**ate** with clear options rather than surprises.

Client & Stakeholder Partnership: Interpret stated and unstated client expectations, challenge assumptions constructively, and lead weekly, monthly and quarterly governance reviews.

Quality & Value Reporting: Report on delivery effectiveness, defect trends, risk coverage, release readiness and the value delivered by automation. Focus on outcomes, not activities completed.

Resource Readiness: Plan ramp‑ups and replacements, govern knowledge transfer, and confirm each person is competent before they are deployed.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering or a related field.


• 14 to 15 years of experience in software testing and technical project management, including several years managing complex QA projects end to end.


• Experience in banking, financial services, capital markets, custody, clearing and settlement, or similar transaction‑intensive platforms. Depository experience is a strong advantage, not a requirement.


• Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget, with strong analytical, problem‑solving and executive‑level communication skills.


• Relevant certifications such as PMP, ISTQB, Agile/Scrum or Six Sigma are good to have.