PLM UAT Lead | Sunnyvale, CA

Tech Junction Ltd; Sunnyvale, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Junction Ltd in Sunnyvale, CA seeks an experienced PLM UAT Lead for a 6-month onsite contract. You will own the full UAT lifecycle for enterprise PLM initiatives, crafting test strategies, plans, cases, and scripts while coordinating execution with business and IT stakeholders.

You will manage defect triage, track SLAs/KPIs, and govern release/workflows within an Agile/Scrum framework. Ideal candidates have 8+ years of UAT leadership, deep PLM system knowledge, and strong agile experience.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in User Acceptance Testing, test leadership, or QA leadership.
• Strong hands-on PLM experience and workflow knowledge.
• Proven experience with Agile/Scrum, release governance, and defect triage.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end UAT and QA strategies for enterprise PLM deployments.
• Develop test strategies, plans, cases, and executable scripts.
• Coordinate UAT execution with business and IT stakeholders and sign-off processes.
• Manage defect triage, root-cause analysis, bug tracking, and issue resolution.
• Define and report UAT metrics, SLAs, KPIs, and testing dashboards for leadership.
• Govern release and change management, and deployment readiness in sprints.
• Ensure business-process alignment across PLM workflows and systems.
• Collaborate with developers, QA engineers, Scrum Masters, and product managers.
• Maintain testing documentation, traceability matrices, and final UAT sign-off reports.

Skills

UAT leadership

PLM knowledge

stakeholder management

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Engineering

Tools

Jira

Xray

Tricentis Tosca

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced, highly technical, and accomplished PLM UAT Lead with over 8 years of dedicated UAT and test leadership experience to join our team on an onsite 6-month contract in Sunnyvale, CA. In this critical quality assurance and release management role, you will spearhead end-to-end User Acceptance Testing (UAT), test strategy formulation, and release governance for complex Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) implementations. You will work closely with cross‑functional business stakeholders, IT engineers, and Agile development squads to ensure flawless execution, rigorous defect triage, and seamless business‑process alignment. Ideal candidates bring a robust academic background in technology or engineering, deep practical mastery of PLM systems, and immediate availability for onsite deployment in Sunnyvale.

Detailed Job Description

As a PLM UAT Lead based onsite in Sunnyvale, CA, you will take full ownership of designing, executing, and overseeing the comprehensive User Acceptance Testing lifecycle for enterprise PLM initiatives. Your day-to-day responsibilities encompass developing robust test strategies, test plans, test cases, and test scripts while coordinating active UAT execution across business and IT stakeholders. You will manage defect triage, track testing metrics, monitor service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs), and govern release and change management workflows within an Agile/Scrum delivery framework. Working in a fast‑paced corporate environment, you will drive issue resolution, validate business‑process readiness, and ensure total quality compliance prior to production sign‑off.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and quality assurance strategies for enterprise PLM deployments.
• Develop comprehensive test strategies, test plans, detailed test cases, and executable test scripts.
• Coordinate active UAT execution, user sessions, and sign‑off workflows with business and IT stakeholders.
• Manage end-to-end defect triage, root‑cause analysis, bug tracking, and prompt issue resolution.
• Define, monitor, and report UAT metrics, SLAs, KPIs, and testing status dashboards to executive leadership.
• Govern release management, change management, and deployment readiness milestones within Agile/Scrum sprints.
• Ensure business‑process alignment across complex PLM workflows, product data structures, and engineering systems.
• Collaborate closely with software developers, QA engineers, Scrum Masters, and product managers.
• Maintain comprehensive testing documentation, traceability matrices, and final UAT sign‑off reports.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 8+ years of professional experience in User Acceptance Testing, test management, or quality assurance leadership.
• Strong, mandatory hands‑on professional experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and workflows.
• Deep expertise in UAT execution, test planning, and business‑process validation.
• Mandatory practical experience working within Agile and Scrum development methodologies.
• Proven track record in release management, change control, and structured defect triage.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and cross‑functional leadership skills.
• Professional availability for a 6-month onsite contract deployment in Sunnyvale, CA.

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Professional certifications such as ISTQB Advanced Test Manager, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or PMP.
• Hands‑on technical experience with Salesforce CRM and sales operations integration.
• Domain knowledge of consumer channel sales, order management, and sales operations business processes.
• Prior working experience in high‑tech manufacturing, semiconductor, or enterprise software sectors in Silicon Valley.
• Familiarity with automated testing tools and test management platforms (e.g., Jira, Xray, Tricentis Tosca).

Application Information

• Salary/Rate: Competitive daily/hourly contract rate commensurate with experience
• Deadline: Open until filled
• Notice Period: Immediate to short notice preferred
• Contract Duration: 6 Months Contract / Full-Time Onsite

Recruitment Pro Tip

When applying for senior PLM UAT lead roles, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your experience managing cross‑functional UAT sessions, writing structured test scripts, and executing defect triage in fast‑paced Agile environments.