Senior Test Manager / Test PM – Functional

JOB TITLE: Senior Test Manager / Test PM – Functional
REQ ID: #5253
WORK LOCATION: Columbus, OH 43215
START DATE: ASAP
DURATION: 12-month contract with possibility of extension
WORK SCHEDULE: Hybrid – Candidate must have flexibility to come to the office as needed (3 days on-site / 2 days work from home).
LOCATION REQUIREMENT: Candidate must reside within 2 hours of Columbus, OH.

TEAM & PROJECT OVERVIEW
Client / Team Focus: The CLIENT team is responsible for the implementation of a new Contract Management System (FIS Asset Finance). This includes integration into the overall environment and migration of approximately 1.9 million contracts from the legacy contract management system to the new system.

Team Composition: Approximately 35 core CLIENT team members (business and IT), 100 vendor team members, and 75 part-time business participants.

Project Scope: • Implement the new package-based contract management system (FIS Asset Finance).
• Migrate 1.9 million contracts from legacy to new system.
• Deliver over 200 integrations between the new and legacy systems.
• Enhance legacy systems to support seamless integration with the new system.
• Conduct extensive functional, exploratory, and technical testing of all systems and integrations.

Project Focus: The Senior Test Manager will lead CLIENT's business testing activities from a functional standpoint. The primary focus is on data migration testing, system validation, and exploratory testing of the new Contract Management System. The role requires close coordination with business analysts, project managers, and test teams to identify, manage, and resolve testing issues.

DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead the testing of data migration from a functional standpoint.
• Collaborate closely with business and testing teams to validate system functionality and outputs.
• Act as liaison between Business Analysts, Project Managers, and Testing teams to coordinate issue resolution.
• Oversee and drive the testing and validation of system forms, calculations, and outputs.
• Manage test planning, execution, and defect management using tools such as JIRA, Xray, and Confluence.
• Coordinate testing across projects leveraging the same resources, ensuring alignment between business, development, and test teams.
• Create, communicate, and manage test strategies, schedules, and execution standards.
• Prepare and communicate detailed test status reports, projections, and dashboards on a daily, weekly, and sprint cadence.
• Identify and mitigate risks throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Support Agile testing methodologies and ensure they are applied effectively in delivery processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration of testing efforts across projects.
• Advocate for testing and quality best practices in team, management, and executive meetings.
• Manage multiple concurrent testing streams in an Agile environment.
• Manage a distributed team of test analysts and test executors, providing mentorship and performance guidance.
• Establish, maintain, and optimize testing frameworks, tools, and processes to ensure consistency and efficiency across projects.
• Analyze test results, generate reports, and communicate findings and improvement recommendations to stakeholders.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, testing methodologies, and industry best practices to enhance quality and efficiency.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develop and oversee comprehensive testing strategies and plans to ensure the quality and reliability of software deliverables.
• Manage a team of skilled test engineers and analysts, coordinating their efforts for efficient execution and reporting.
• Collaborate closely with development, product management, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and define the testing approach.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to promote continuous improvement within the testing team.
• Manage multiple testing workstreams while maintaining overall project alignment and schedule adherence.
• Design and templatize test execution standards for analysts and testers.
• Manage and communicate project testing progress, resource utilization, and outcomes to stakeholders and leadership.
• Identify risks early in the testing lifecycle and proactively mitigate potential quality or schedule impacts.
• Ensure consistent application of testing standards, traceability, and compliance with CLIENT's delivery framework.

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Test management, including planning testing, coordinating business participants, and defect management
• Business analysis, including the ability to elicit requirements, define test cases, and analyze data
• Project management, including planning, tracking and managing progress, reporting results, leveraging JIRA
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (Master's preferred).
• Minimum 7–10 years of software testing experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Proven track record in planning, executing, and managing complex testing and defect management initiatives.
• Hands-on experience with delivery and test management tools such as JIRA, Xray, and Confluence.
• Proficient in using testing tools and frameworks such as Selenium, JUnit, Postman, and LoadRunner.
• Strong understanding of project management principles including issue, risk, and dependency management.
• Deep knowledge of Agile methodologies and software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify and resolve complex testing issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience managing distributed or hybrid test teams and coordinating across departments.
• Strong prioritization and time management skills to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and related reporting tools.

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS / PREFERENCES
• Experience as a Project Manager or Scrum Master.
• Advanced expertise with JIRA and Confluence (dashboards, workflows, templates, documentation).
• Familiarity with test automation development and automation frameworks.
• Financial Services or Banking industry experience.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with business and IT delivery teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication capabilities.
• Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining productive team relationships.
• Excellent documentation and organizational abilities.

INTERVIEW PROCESS - Interview Type: Microsoft Teams (virtual). Timeline: Interviews expected within two weeks of candidate submission.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Candidate must have both test management/execution experience and project management experience.
• Must be a strong collaborator capable of influencing and guiding multiple business and technical teams.
• Must be detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable managing large, complex projects with multiple dependencies.
• This role focuses on functional and data migration testing; no test automation work is required.


About our Company
DataSoft Technologies is a highly recognized provider of professional IT Consulting services in the US. Founded in 1994, DataSoft Technologies, Inc. provides staff augmentation services for Information Technology and Automotive Services. Our team member benefits include:
Paid Holidays/Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical/Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short Term/Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
401 (K)