VP - Testing | Banking

MANPOWER STAFFING SERVICES (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in Singapore seeks a seasoned professional with over 15 years of software testing experience, focused on banking projects. This role emphasizes leadership in test management, team oversight, and stakeholder communication. Candidates must have a proven track record in digital banking and be adept in both automation and manual testing methods. Key qualifications include strong communication skills and relevant certifications. This position offers the opportunity to manage testing processes and improve quality standards within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in software testing, with at least 8 years in test management roles in the banking domain.
• Proven track record in large-scale digital banking or financial services projects.
• Solid understanding of security, compliance, and regulatory requirements in the financial industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the overall test strategy and test plans for projects.
• Lead and manage the testing team during project implementation.
• Ensure testing activities align with the organization's quality standards.
• Manage the testing budget and optimize resource utilization.

Skills

Leadership and team management skills

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Proficiency in test management tools (e.g., JIRA)

Experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium)

In-depth knowledge of software testing methodologies

Education

Certifications such as ISTQB Advanced Level, PMP, or Agile Certifications

Tools

JIRA

Selenium

ARIOS

UFT

Job description

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in software testing, with at least 8 years in test management roles in banking domain.
• Proven track record in large-scale digital banking or financial services projects, ideally involving internet or mobile banking platforms for corporate or institutional customers.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in managing multi-vendor, distributed testing teams.
• In-depth knowledge of software testing methodologies (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, DevOps), especially Waterfall.
• Proficiency in test management tools (e.g. JIRA).
• Experience with test automation tools (e.g. Selenium, ARIOS, UFT).
• Analytical mindset with a focus on problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Solid understanding of security, compliance, and regulatory requirements in the financial industry.
• Certifications such as ISTQB Advanced Level, PMP, or Agile Certifications.

Responsibilities

Test Planning and Strategy

• Develop and implement the overall test strategy and test plans for projects or programs.
• Define the scope, objectives, and deliverables of testing activities.
• Identify and allocate resources (people, tools, and environments) required for testing.
• Estimate effort, timelines, and costs for testing activities.

Team Leadership and Management

• Lead and manage the testing team (internal/external, onshore/offshore), and other stakeholders during project/program implementation.
• Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members based on their skills and expertise.
• Mentor and coach team members to improve their skills and performance.
• Foster a collaborative and productive team environment.

Test Process Management

• Define, implement, and enforce testing processes, standards, and best practices.
• Continuously improve testing processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Test Execution Oversight

• Plan and manage the test environments and test data requirements.
• Oversee the execution of test cases, including functional, regression, connectivity, SIT, UAT, security, and performance testing.
• Ensure that testing is aligned with project requirements and timelines.
• Monitor and manage defects, ensuring they are logged, tracked, and resolved in a timely manner.

Stakeholder Communication

• Act as the primary point of contact for all testing-related matters.
• Communicate testing progress, risks, and issues to project managers, developers, and other stakeholders.
• Provide regular status reports and metrics to senior management.

Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to testing activities.
• Develop contingency plans for critical testing scenarios.
• Ensure that risks are documented and communicated to relevant stakeholders.

Test Automation and Tools

• Promote the use of test automation to improve efficiency and coverage.
• Work with the Automation Test team to oversee the development and maintenance of automated test scripts.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure that testing activities align with the organization's quality standards.
• Conduct root cause analysis of defects and implement preventive measures.
• Promote a culture of quality and accountability within the team.

Budget and Resource Management

• Manage the testing budget, including tooling, training, and resource allocation.
• Optimize resource utilization to ensure cost-effective testing.
• Plan for future resource needs based on project pipelines and organizational growth.

Reporting and Metrics

• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to provide visibility into testing activities and outcomes.
• Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as test coverage, defect density, and test execution rates.
• Use data-driven insights to improve testing processes and outcomes.

Compliance and Documentation

• Ensure that all testing activities are properly documented and auditable.
• Maintain a repository of test artifacts, including test plans, test cases, and test results.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements, particularly around data security and transaction integrity.