Test Manager

Key Requirements:Prepare test project estimatesDetermine all testing environment requirements and tools neededReview the development process to ensure that defect tracking (identification, fixing, re-testing and migration of defects) is properly addressed; manage defect coordination meetingsCoordinate activities between onshore and offshore resourcesAllocate test resources to test projects in a multi-project, multi-test phase environmentCollect and report test status, progress, quality and project metrics; ensure that all testing results are easily accessible and understandableEnsure that the team follows the testing standards, guidelines, and testing methodology as specified in the Testing Handbook, Test Strategy and Test PlanConduct test gating (stage containment) reviews prior to test execution and after test execution to ensure that the entry and exit criteria are assessed and reportedResponsible for managing the overall testing effort and deliverablesResponsible for skill development, enhancements, and assessment for the teamDefine and facilitate formal sign-off process and procedures for testing deliverablesManage and facilitate onshore-offshore communication.Validate that are solutions due to be released meet quality, performance, architectural and functional requirements and are fit for business purposeParticipate in quality management reviews to ensure adherence to all quality management plans and standardsManage risk and issues associated with test effort.Functional Test planBusiness case sign offTest requirementsTest caseTest execution progress reportsTest resultsTest closure reports per cycle