Testing Manager

Ariel Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ariel Partners is seeking a Testing Manager in New York to lead a team of test specialists and drive complex test programs from requirements to execution. The role demands translating program needs into executable test objectives, developing strategies, and coordinating with diverse stakeholders to ensure compliance and quality.

The candidate will oversee test cycles, analyze results, and present actionable recommendations to clients while aligning with DoD standards and commercial testing

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of relevant experience.
• Proven ability to supervise test specialists and manage complex test programs.
• Experience turning requirements into testable objectives and developing test strategies, cycles, plans, and schedules.
• Ability to independently assess system performance and communicate findings to clients.
• Familiarity with commercial test environments and operating procedures.
• Ability to work across diverse organizations within program constraints.
• Nationally recognized technical authority certification.
• DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification, IAT Level II.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of test specialists and manage complex test programs.
• Translate program requirements into testable objectives and independently assess system performance.
• Develop overall test strategy, objectives, methodologies, analyses, and schedules.
• Analyze and recommend test cycles, plans, safety reviews, and detailed test objectives.
• Apply testing discipline and methodologies to design and run thorough programs.
• Coordinate with diverse organizations and stakeholders to execute testing activities.
• Lead analysis of test output data, communicate with the client, and present findings.
• Apply knowledge of commercial test environments and operating procedures throughout planning and execution.

Skills

Team supervision

Test program management

Requirements translation

Test data analysis

DoD 8570 IAT II

Secret clearance

Stakeholder coordination

Knowledge of commercial test Envs

Job description

!!! MUST HOLD ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE !!! The Testing Manager supervises test specialists and leads complex test programs. This role translates program requirements into testable objectives, develops test strategies and executable plans, and assesses system performance against stated requirements. The manager coordinates with diverse organizations and client representatives, analyzes test results, and provides clear findings and recommendations across all task areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of test specialists and manage complex test programs.
• Translate complex program requirements into testable objectives and independently assess system performance against those requirements.
• Develop the overall test strategy, including objectives, methodologies, analysis approaches, and schedules.
• Analyze and recommend test cycles, test plans, safety reviews, and detailed test objectives.
• Apply test discipline and complex methodologies to design and execute a thorough test program, accounting for limitations and restrictions.
• Work effectively with diverse organizations and stakeholders to coordinate and execute testing activities.
• Lead analysis of test output data, communicate with the client, and present clear results and recommendations.
• Apply knowledge of commercial test environments and operating procedures throughout test planning and execution.

Required Qualifications

• At least five years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise test specialists and manage complex, state-of-the-art test programs.
• Experience translating requirements into testable objectives and developing test strategies, cycles, plans, methodologies, analyses, and schedules.
• Ability to assess system performance independently, analyze test data, and communicate findings and recommendations to clients.
• Detailed familiarity with commercial test environments and operating procedures.
• Ability to work effectively across diverse organizations and apply test methodologies within program constraints.
• Relevant certification from a nationally recognized technical authority.
• DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification, Category IAT Level II.

Security Requirements: Active

Secret Clearance

Integrity to do the right thing even when it hurts; Commitment to the long-term success and happiness of our customers, our people, and our partners; Courage to take on difficult challenges, accept new ideas, and accept incremental failure; and the constant pursuit of Excellence.

Ariel Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.