10230 - Senior Test Manager

ComTec Information Systems; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ComTec Information Systems in Newark, NJ is seeking a Senior Test Manager to oversee testing services for SAP-related projects across programs.

You will lead test strategy, plans, and defect management, work with Program/Project Managers, and ensure test phases from unit to DR are executed.

The role requires 15+ years in software testing, 5+ years as Test Manager, and strong automation/performance testing expertise, in a hybrid workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience as Test Manager and 15 Years in Software Testing.
• Good understanding of Automation and performance testing tools.
• Deep knowledge of various types of testing including unit testing, smoke testing, system integration testing, regression testing, user acceptance testing, usability testing, security testing
• Extensive experience in creating test strategy and approach for hybrid Agile projects.
• Must know and understand testing life cycles from a Waterfall and Agile perspective
• Must have Defect Management and triage experience
• Ability to create and maintain a Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM)
• Able and willing to help with test case development and execution if and when needed
• ServiceNow Test Management Module experience is a plus
• Having knowledge of Energy Management System (EMS) or Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Program Managers, Project Managers and identify the testing requirements.
• Develop Test Strategies, Test Plans and create standard templates and processes.
• Lead and drive the entire Testing activities and Defect Management process.
• Lead design of testing phases, including function testing, system integration testing, UAT, performance testing, security testing, and DR testing.
• Follow and enforce the policies and procedures of Testing Center of Excellence (TCoE).
• Regularly audit Testers’ work, ensuring they follow the TCoE policies and procedures.
• Standardize and improve the testing processes, as well as improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the testing teams.
• Create and lead a testing command center, responsible for reporting on test progress, tracking problem reports, and determining whether test phase exit criteria is achieved.
• Lead team in creation of system test scripts and UAT scripts and test data.
• Establish a standard process for testers to report defects.
• Manage defects in the Defect Tracking System (ALM & ServiceNow) ensuring issues are assigned and resolved in a timely manner.
• Report defect status and coordinate with key stakeholders on the program.
• Participate in release planning to ensure defects are properly documented in the release notes.

Skills

Test management

Automation testing

Performance testing

Defect management

UAT testing

Test strategy

Agile testing

Waterfall

RTM

Tools

ALM

ServiceNow

Job description

Location: Newark, NJ – Hybrid (In the office 1-2 times / per week)

The Senior Test Manager is responsible for managing the entire testing services for the assigned programs/projects. Needs to have experience around SAP related Projects.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Program Managers, Project Managers and identify the testing requirements.
• Develop Test Strategies, Test Plans and create standard templates and processes.
• Lead and drive the entire Testing activities and Defect Management process.
• Lead design of testing phases, including function testing, system integration testing, UAT, performance testing, security testing, and DR testing.
• Follow and enforce the policies and procedures of Testing Center of Excellence (TCoE).
• Regularly audit Testers’ work, ensuring they follow the TCoE policies and procedures.
• Standardize and improve the testing processes, as well as improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the testing teams.
• Create and lead a testing command center, responsible for reporting on test progress, tracking problem reports, and determining whether test phase exit criteria is achieved.
• Lead team in creation of system test scripts and UAT scripts and test data.
• Establish a standard process for testers to report defects.
• Manage defects in the Defect Tracking System (ALM & ServiceNow) ensuring issues are assigned and resolved in a timely manner.
• Report defect status and coordinate with key stakeholders on the program.
• Participate in release planning to ensure defects are properly documented in the release notes.

Required Skills:

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience as Test Manager and 15 Years in Software Testing.
• Must have experience developing and executing Test Plans, preparing Test Reports
• Good understanding of Automation and performance testing tools.
• Deep knowledge of various types of testing including unit testing, smoke testing, system integration testing, regression testing, user acceptance testing, usability testing, security testing
• Extensive experience in creating test strategy and approach for hybrid Agile projects.
• Must know and understand testing life cycles from a Waterfall and Agile perspective
• Must have Defect Management and triage experience
• Ability to create and maintain a Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM)
• Able and willing to help with test case development and execution if and when needed
• ServiceNow Test Management Module experience is a plus
• Having knowledge of Energy Management System (EMS) or Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) is a plus