Test Manager

Role: Test ManagerSkills: Test management, Automation testing, Project ManagementExperience: 14 + Years.Location: Houston TX.Job Description: Test Manager - Quality EngineeringA highly motivated and experienced Test Manager to lead Quality Engineering initiatives across enterprise applications, digital platforms, customer-facing solutions, and operational systems. This role is responsible for defining quality strategy, leading QE teams, managing testing programs, driving automation adoption, and ensuring successful delivery of high-quality solutions.The Test Manager will partner closely with Product Managers, Business Stakeholders, Development Teams, Program Managers, and Vendor Partners to establish quality as a shared responsibility throughout the software delivery lifecycle.Key ResponsibilitiesQuality Leadership & StrategyDefine and execute Quality Engineering strategies aligned with business objectives and technology roadmaps.Establish quality standards, testing methodologies, governance processes, and release readiness criteria.Drive shift-left testing practices and continuous quality improvements across programs.Develop quality metrics and dashboards to provide transparency into testing progress, risks, and product quality.Test Management & DeliveryLead end-to-end testing activities for multiple concurrent projects and releases.Develop test plans, test strategies, resource plans, schedules, and risk mitigation plans.Ensure adequate functional, integration, system, regression, end-to-end, and UAT support coverage.Manage defect lifecycle processes and facilitate defect triage meetings.Provide quality sign-offs and release recommendations to stakeholders.Team LeadershipManage and mentor QE Leads, Automation Engineers, and Test Engineers.Support resource planning, onboarding, performance management, and career development.Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.Coordinate activities across onsite, offshore, and vendor teams.Automation & Continuous TestingDrive automation-first testing strategies across applications and services.Partner with engineering teams to integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.Promote test automation frameworks, reusable assets, and engineering best practices.Track and improve automation coverage, execution efficiency, and defect prevention metrics.Stakeholder & Vendor ManagementCollaborate with business, product, architecture, and engineering leaders.Communicate testing progress, quality risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans.Manage vendor relationships and ensure contractual deliverables meet quality expectations.Facilitate governance reviews and executive status reporting.Risk & Compliance ManagementIdentify quality risks early and implement mitigation strategies.Ensure compliance with organizational standards, controls, and regulatory requirements.Support production validation, incident root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.15+ years of experience in Software Testing and Quality Engineering.5+ years of experience managing QE/Test teams in enterprise environments.Strong understanding of Quality Engineering principles, test management, and defect lifecycle management.Experience with test automation frameworks, API testing, and end-to-end testing strategies.Experience validating web, mobile, API, and enterprise applications.Familiarity with cloud-based environments, system integrations, and modern software architectures.Ability to analyze quality metrics, identify risks, and drive data-driven quality improvements.Strong knowledge of SDLC, STLC, Agile, Scrum, and DevOps methodologies.Experience leading testing efforts for large-scale enterprise applications and integrations.Proven track record in test planning, execution management, defect management, and release governance.Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.Success MeasuresReduced production defect leakage.Increased automation coverage and efficiency.Improved release quality and predictability.On-time delivery of testing milestones.High stakeholder satisfaction and team effectiveness.