Head of Test Automation & Quality Engineering

FWD Group Management Holdings Limited; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

FWD Group in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Testing Automation Manager to lead strategic automation initiatives across IT and business units. You will direct automation frameworks, set standards, and partner with development and QA teams to deliver reliable testing solutions.

The role requires a Bachelor's in IT/CS, 6+ years in testing management (insurance sector preferred), and excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 6+ years of testing management experience; insurance industry preferred.
• Strong leadership, planning, and communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead testing automation strategy across multiple platforms and teams.
• Coordinate automation projects and standardize development and delivery.
• Monitor progress, ensure on-time delivery and high quality.
• Drive adoption of new automation technologies and tooling.
• Manage resources and budgets for automation initiatives.

Skills

Automation mgmt

Test strategy

People management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Automation tools

Job description

FWD Group in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Testing Automation Manager to lead strategic automation initiatives across IT and business units. You will direct automation frameworks, set standards, and partner with development and QA teams to deliver reliable testing solutions.

The role requires a Bachelor's in IT/CS, 6+ years in testing management (insurance sector preferred), and excellent English communication.