IT Project Test Lead

Techead; Nashville, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Techead is seeking an IT Project Test Lead for a 12-month contract in Nashville, TN. The role leads testing strategy for a manufacturing startup and legacy site closure, coordinating MES, ERP, WMS, and infrastructure testing across multiple teams.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in testing/QA for large IT implementations in manufacturing or supply chain settings, with strong leadership, PM, and stakeholder engagement skills. On-site work and a 70–75 USD/hour rate offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years leading testing and QA for large IT implementations.
• Experience in manufacturing, supply chain or production environments.
• Knowledge of testing methodologies, defect management, validation, and integration testing.
• Experience with MES, ERP, WMS and production floor systems.
• Proven leadership of UAT, IQ, OQ and PQ activities.
• Experience developing training programs and readiness plans.
• Strong PM, communication, stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the overall testing and training strategy for a new manufacturing facility startup and legacy site closure.
• Coordinate testing activities across enterprise and manufacturing systems, including MES, ERP, WMS, infrastructure, and production floor solutions.
• Ensure IT deliverables align with operational startup milestones and production readiness requirements.
• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ).
• Manage testing teams, schedules, defect management, test execution reporting, and stakeholder communications.
• Ensure testing documentation, traceability, validation evidence, and compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
• Support data migration validation, system integration testing, operational readiness assessments, and cutover planning.
• Develop and execute training strategies for plant personnel, supervisors, and support teams.
• Oversee creation of training materials, SOPs, work instructions, job aids, and system user guides.
• Support go-live planning and execution, ensuring a smooth transition to production operations.
• Establish and manage hypercare support models, including stabilization plans, issue management, performance monitoring, and executive reporting.
• Partner closely with business stakeholders, project managers, vendors, quality teams, and manufacturing operations leaders to ensure successful deployment and adoption.

Skills

Testing leadership

Quality Assurance

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

UAT IQ OQ PQ

Tools

MES

ERP

WMS

Infrastructure

System integration testing

Job description

Always Connecting, Always Evolving.

TECHEAD is seeking qualified applicants for the following Contract (12 Months) position – IT Project Test Lead / Nashville TN – (JOB-22670). If you are looking for a new opportunity and this position looks to be a fit, please apply to see the TECHEAD difference that has made us successful for 30+ years!

You can find more about our team and values by checking us out at TECHEAD.com or on Glassdoor

Job Details:

Title: IT Project Test Lead
Location: Nashville, TN
Compensation: $70 – $75 /per Hour
Work Type: Contract (12 Months)
Work Location: On-Site

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Develop and lead the overall testing and training strategy for a new manufacturing facility startup and legacy site closure.
• Coordinate testing activities across enterprise and manufacturing systems, including MES, ERP, WMS, infrastructure, and production floor solutions.
• Ensure IT deliverables align with operational startup milestones and production readiness requirements.
• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ).
• Manage testing teams, schedules, defect management, test execution reporting, and stakeholder communications.
• Ensure testing documentation, traceability, validation evidence, and compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
• Support data migration validation, system integration testing, operational readiness assessments, and cutover planning.
• Develop and execute training strategies for plant personnel, supervisors, and support teams.
• Oversee creation of training materials, SOPs, work instructions, job aids, and system user guides.
• Support go-live planning and execution, ensuring a smooth transition to production operations.
• Establish and manage hypercare support models, including stabilization plans, issue management, performance monitoring, and executive reporting.
• Partner closely with business stakeholders, project managers, vendors, quality teams, and manufacturing operations leaders to ensure successful deployment and adoption.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience leading testing and quality assurance activities for large-scale IT implementations.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, supply chain, or production environments.
• Strong knowledge of testing methodologies, defect management, validation processes, and system integration testing.
• Experience with MES, ERP, WMS, production floor systems, infrastructure deployments, and enterprise applications.
• Proven experience leading UAT, IQ, OQ, and PQ activities.
• Experience developing training programs and organizational readiness plans.
• Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with manufacturing facility startups, greenfield implementations, or plant expansions.
• Knowledge of GxP, validation, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting cutover planning, data migration, and hypercare operations.
• PMP, CSM, CQE, or equivalent certification preferred.

TECHEAD’s mission is to make our on-site associates successful by placing them in the right environment so they can grow and prosper. How we treat and respond to our clients and employees is a reflection of who we are and makes us stand out from the rest. Keeping our business focused on building and maintaining relationships with our employees and clients is the key to our success. We won’t strive for anything less.

TECHEAD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

For more information on TECHEAD please visit www.techead.com.

No second parties will be accepted.