Test Manager

About the Role We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Test Manager to lead the testing efforts for a large-scale, multi-year transformation program. This pivotal role will be responsible for defining and executing comprehensive test strategies, ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions, and providing critical leadership throughout the testing lifecycle. You will work closely with business stakeholders, development teams, and leadership to drive successful program outcomes. Responsibilities Develop and implement test strategy ensuring alignment with business objectives and project timelines. Define and execute an automation test strategy. Establish clear test phases, toll gates, and go/no-go criteria to manage end-to-end testing. Analyze business requirements and translate them into detailed test plans, test strategy documents, test evaluation reports, and accurate effort estimations. Manage and oversee the execution of system integration testing (SIT), functional testing, regression testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and production support. Serve as the primary point of contact for all testing-related activities, maintaining clear and consistent communication with business SMEs, scrum masters, development teams, and senior leadership. Provide regular status reports, highlighting progress, risks, and mitigation strategies. Facilitate effective collaboration and ensure alignment among all stakeholders. Establish and enforce quality standards to ensure all project deliverables meet or exceed expectations. Identify and proactively address potential risks, developing and implementing effective mitigation plans. Make go/no-go decisions based on test results and toll gate criteria. Lead a team of testers, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback. Qualifications Minimum 5 years of experience as a QA Manager leading testing efforts for a large-scale, multi-year transformation program. At least 5 years’ experience in the Property and Casualty insurance domain. Experience starting QA activities from the discovery phase of the project, influencing test scope, illustrating the value of testing, and building the right mix of the testing team. Experience building test strategy and test plan documents, test evaluation reports, accurate effort estimations, reviewed with project managers, architects, and product owners. Experience leading a team of manual/automation/data testers, providing guidance, mentorship, performance feedback, and hands‑on in software testing. Strong communication skills to handle multiple areas/business SMEs/project teams. Leadership skills, thought leadership, and self‑runner attributes. Work from office for 3 days a week. Preferred Qualifications Experience using Azure DevOps for defect management, sprint backlog maintenance, and test case management. Hands‑on experience developing and executing automation test cases in TypeScript / C# using Microsoft Playwright. Benefits Discretionary Annual Incentive. Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans. Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves. Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection. Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement. Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays. Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401(k) Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing. Compensation Salary Range: $120,000 - $130,000 a year Location Hartford, CT #J-18808-Ljbffr Tata Consultancy Services Limited