Test Automation Manager, VP

Job Description:

Job Title- Test Automation Manager, VP

Location- Bangalore, India

Role Description

To ensure the successful execution and timely go-live of the ScdaaS project, it is imperative to have a dedicated Test Manager. The role of the Test Manager is crucial for several reasons:

Ensuring Proper Testing Processes: The Test Manager will be responsible for establishing and maintaining robust testing processes. This includes defining the testing strategy, creating detailed test plans, and ensuring that all testing activities are aligned with the project requirements. A structured approach to testing will help in identifying and mitigating risks early in the development cycle, thereby improving the overall quality of the project deliverables.

Coordination and Communication: The Test Manager will act as a central point of contact for all testing-related activities. This role involves coordinating with various stakeholders, including developers, business analysts, and project managers, to ensure that testing efforts are integrated seamlessly into the project timeline. Effective communication and coordination will help in addressing any issues promptly and keeping the project on track.

Resource Management: Managing the testing team and resources efficiently is another critical responsibility of the Test Manager. This includes allocating tasks, monitoring progress, and ensuring that the team has the necessary tools and environments to perform their tasks effectively. Proper resource management will lead to optimized testing efforts and timely completion of testing phases.

Quality Assurance: The Test Manager will oversee the execution of test cases, track defects, and ensure that all issues are resolved before the project goes live. By maintaining high standards of quality assurance, the Test Manager will help in delivering a reliable and high-performing product to the end-users.

Timely Go-Live: One of the primary objectives of the Test Manager is to ensure that the project meets its go-live deadline. By meticulously planning and executing the testing phases, the Test Manager will help in avoiding delays and ensuring that the project is delivered on time.
In conclusion, the appointment of a Test Manager is essential for the ScdaaS project to ensure a well-structured testing process, effective coordination, efficient resource management, high-quality assurance, and timely go-live. This role will significantly contribute to the overall success of the project.

What we’ll offer you

As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you’ll enjoy

- Best in class leave policy
- Gender neutral parental leaves
- 100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral)
- Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members
- Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents
- Accident and Term life Insurance
- Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above

Your key responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Test Manager to lead the quality assurance strategy and execution for the migration of SimCorp Dimension from an on-premise installation to a cloud-hosted solution managed by the vendor. This is a high-visibility role requiring coordination across multiple teams and stakeholders to ensure a smooth and risk-mitigated transition.

Key Responsibilities

- Define and manage the overall test strategy, test plan, and quality governance framework for the SimCorp Dimension cloud migration.
- Lead and coordinate test planning, execution, and reporting across all testing phases (e.g., system, integration, regression, UAT).
- Oversee the test team (including QA engineers and business testers), assigning responsibilities and ensuring test readiness.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across business units, IT, infrastructure, and the vendor to ensure alignment and completeness of testing coverage.
- Own the test defect management process, driving timely triage, resolution, and communication.
- Monitor and report test progress, risks, and issues to project leadership and escalate where necessary.
- Ensure that test automation using Tricentis Tosca is leveraged effectively to accelerate test cycles and improve coverage.
- Support go-live readiness through test completion metrics, risk assessments, and quality gates.
- Quality Assurance (QA) is responsible for ensuring testing strategies, plans and deliverables are executed for all applications and programmes of work within their domain.

Work includes

- Designing and conducting testing procedures and frameworks to verify software and other technical products to ensure expected functional performance
- Investigating instances where software and technical products do not perform as expected
- Designing and conducting quality assurance practices to support business development activities
- Driving the adoption of recognised best practice and policy and contributing to the ongoing improvement of methodologies and assets for the business
- Working with counterparts across the business to raise the standard of QA across the bank
Recording defects and collating metrics and KPI information for reporting purposes.
- Testing disciplines include: Performance Testing, Test Automation, Test Processes, Testing Products.

Your skills and experience

- 5+ years of experience in test management, with a proven track record of delivering successful testing in large-scale implementations or migrations.
- In-depth experience with SimCorp Dimension, including knowledge of key modules, configurations, and workflows.
- Strong understanding of Tricentis Tosca and how it fits into enterprise automation strategies.
- Experience in cloud migration projects, preferably involving vendor-hosted financial platforms.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical mindset with a focus on quality, risk mitigation, and delivery.
- Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimise workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs.

Preferred Qualifications

- Background in asset management, investment operations, or financial services.
- Familiarity with agile/hybrid project delivery models and modern QA practices.
- Experience managing test efforts involving third-party vendors and cloud service providers.

Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimise workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs.

How we’ll support you

- Training and development to help you excel in your career
- Coaching and support from experts in your team
- A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
- A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs

About us and our teams

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