PLM Test and Release Manager

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Job Description

Location

This is a remote role based at Cincinnati, OH

About the job you’re considering

Capgemini is seeking a highly skilled and experienced PLM Test and Release Manager to join our Engineering and Digital Transformation team. As a PLM Test and Release Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality, stability, and successful deployment of solutions within the 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX) platform. You will lead end-to-end testing and release management activities, collaborating closely with clients, Product Owners, business stakeholders, and technical teams to deliver high-quality releases. More importantly, you will leverage AI-driven approaches to improve testing efficiency, risk identification, release predictability, and intelligent quality assurance reporting

Your Role

• Lead end-to-end testing for 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX) platform implementations and enhancements.
• Develop and manage test strategies, plans, scenarios, and test cases.
• Oversee SIT, UAT, Regression, and Smoke Testing activities.
• Ensure test coverage aligns with business requirements and release objectives.
• Drive defect management, prioritization, resolution, and quality assurance governance.
• Leverage AI-assisted testing for test optimization, defect analysis, risk-based testing, and quality forecasting.
• Own and manage the end-to-end release management lifecycle across all environments.
• Coordinate release schedules, deployments, risk mitigation, readiness reviews, and post-release validation.
• Utilize AI/ML tools for release risk assessment, dependency tracking, deployment monitoring, and predictive insights.
• Manage stakeholder communications, reporting, dashboards, quality metrics, and cross-functional issue resolution.

Your Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Test Management, Quality Assurance, and Release Management within enterprise application environments
• PLM & 3DEXPERIENCE Expertise (3DX platform, PLM processes, product lifecycle management)
• Test Management & Quality Assurance (test strategy, SIT, UAT, regression testing, defect management, test automation)
• Release Management & Deployment Governance (release planning, deployment coordination, change management, release readiness)
• Stakeholder & Program Coordination (cross-functional team leadership, client engagement, executive reporting, risk management)
• Defect & Issue Management (root cause analysis, issue prioritization, risk mitigation, escalation management)
• Project Delivery & Agile Methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, sprint planning, release planning)
• AI/ML & Advanced Quality Engineering (predictive analytics, intelligent testing, AI-assisted defect analysis, release risk prediction, automated dashboards)
• Reporting & Governance (quality metrics, KPI tracking, release reporting, compliance and audit readiness)

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is:$82,082 - $193,440/Year

Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.

The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.

It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.

In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include: 

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

Disclaimers

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect.  We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.

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Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.