Testing Lead

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Testing Lead to lead end-to-end testing activities for a large-scale enterprise transformation program. The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on testing leadership experience, excellent stakeholder coordination skills, and the ability to manage complex testing cycles across globally distributed, multi-vendor teams.

Experience Required

• 8-12 years of overall experience in Software Testing
• 3-5 years in a Test Lead or Test Manager role

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field

Key Responsibilities

Test Strategy & Planning

• Lead execution of the overall testing strategy, ensuring alignment with program objectives, scope, and timelines.
• Develop and maintain detailed test plans, test scenarios, and test scripts across testing phases including SIT, UAT, Regression, and Parallel Testing.
• Define test scope, dependencies, entry/exit criteria, success metrics, and overall quality goals for each test cycle.

Test Data & Environment Readiness

• Coordinate with functional, technical, DBA, and environment teams to ensure accurate and timely availability of test data.
• Validate environment readiness ahead of test cycles, including refreshes, configurations, and access.
• Partner with infrastructure and technical teams to ensure system stability during execution.

Test Execution & Coordination

• Lead daily testing execution across multiple workstreams and ensure adherence to defined schedules.
• Monitor test progress, identify risks or bottlenecks, and drive timely issue resolution.
• Coordinate with SMEs, developers, transformation partners, and external vendors to ensure smooth execution.

Defect Management & Triage

• Drive structured defect triage sessions, including review, prioritization, assignment, and resolution tracking.
• Maintain defect lifecycle visibility and ensure closure within agreed SLAs.
• Analyze defect trends and root causes to identify quality risks and improvement areas.

Business & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner closely with business users during UAT, ensuring clarity on scripts, validations, and acceptance criteria.
• Communicate testing status, risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans through concise, structured reporting.
• Facilitate formal test sign-offs and maintain documentation for audit and compliance purposes.

Quality Assurance & Risk Management

• Ensure all testing deliverables meet defined quality standards and acceptance criteria.
• Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies to minimize business impact.
• Promote best-practice testing methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Skills & Tools

• Strong understanding of testing methodologies and frameworks (SIT, UAT, Regression, Automation).
• Hands-on experience with test and defect management tools such as:
  • JIRA
  • ALM / HP QC
  • Azure DevOps
  • qTest or similar platforms
• Experience working on enterprise transformation programs (Oracle, SAP, Workday, custom platforms).
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven experience working with multi-vendor and globally distributed teams.

Generic Managerial & Leadership Skills

• Strong leadership and coordination capabilities
• High attention to detail with a structured execution mindset
• Proactive risk identification and problem-solving approach
• Excellent communication skills across business and technical stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple test cycles under tight timelines
• Strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement