IT Test Manager (Permanent, Banking)

GMP Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Singapore seeks a Test Manager with over 10 years of software testing experience, particularly in digital banking projects. The role involves developing test strategies, leading teams, and ensuring quality standards are met. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential. Preferred qualifications include ISTQB Advanced Level and experience with JIRA and Selenium.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software testing, with 5+ years as a Test Manager.
• Experience in digital banking and financial services projects.
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies including Agile, Waterfall, and DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement test strategies and plans.
• Lead and manage testing teams, allocating tasks and mentoring.
• Promote test automation and improve efficiency.

Skills

Software testing expertise

Leadership and team management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

ISTQB Advanced Level

PMP

Agile certification

Tools

JIRA

Selenium

UFT

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement test strategies and plans, define the scope, objectives, and deliverables, allocate resources, and estimate effort, timelines, and costs for testing activities.

• Lead and manage internal and external testing teams, assign tasks based on expertise, mentor team members to improve performance, and foster a collaborative and productive environment.

• Define, implement, and enforce testing processes, standards, and best practices, continuously improving them to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Plan and manage test environments and data requirements, oversee the execution of various test cases, ensure alignment with project requirements and timelines, and track and resolve defects.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for testing-related matters, communicate testing progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders, and provide regular status reports and metrics to senior management.

• Identify, assess, and mitigate testing risks, develop contingency plans for critical scenarios, and ensure that risks are documented and communicated to relevant stakeholders.

• Promote the use of test automation for improved efficiency and coverage, and collaborate with the Automation Test team to oversee the development and maintenance of automated test scripts.

• Ensure testing activities align with organizational quality standards, conduct root cause analysis of defects, implement preventive measures, and foster a culture of quality and accountability.

• Manage the testing budget, optimize resource utilization for cost-effective testing, and plan for future resource needs based on project pipelines and organizational growth.

• Develop and maintain dashboards to track testing activities and KPIs, and use data-driven insights to improve testing processes and outcomes.

• Ensure all testing activities are documented and auditable, maintain a repository of test artifacts, and ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements, particularly around data security.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in software testing, including a minimum of 5 years in a Test Manager role, overseeing the full lifecycle of testing activities.

• Demonstrated expertise in managing large-scale digital banking and financial services projects, particularly those involving internet or mobile banking platforms for corporate and institutional clients.

• Proven leadership and team management capabilities, with preferred certifications including ISTQB Advanced Level, PMP, or Agile.

• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with substantial experience leading multi-vendor, geographically distributed testing teams.

• Extensive knowledge of software testing methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, and DevOps, with a strong emphasis on Waterfall, and proficiency in test management tools such as JIRA.

• Preferred experience with test automation tools such as Selenium, ARIOS, or UFT to enhance testing efficiency and coverage.

Application

To apply, please visit www.gmprecruit.com and search for Job Reference: 939V9XVY

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

GMP Technologies (S) Pte Ltd | EA License: 11C3793 | EA Personnel: Bautista Gia Grace De Guzman | Registration No: R23111973

This is in partnership with the Employment and Employability Institute Pte Ltd (“e2i”).

e2i is the empowering network for workers and employers seeking employment and employability solutions. e2i serves as a bridge between workers and employers, connecting with workers to offer job security through job-matching, career guidance and skills upgrading services, and partnering employers to address their manpower needs through recruitment, training, and job redesign solutions. e2i is a tripartite initiative of the National Trades Union Congress set up to support nation‑wide manpower and skills upgrading initiatives.

By applying for this role, you consent to GMP Recruitment Services (S) Pte Ltd’s PDPA and e2i’s PDPA.