Test Manager (Migration & Enterprise Testing)

Test Manager (Migration & Enterprise Testing)Location: Chicago, IL (Onsite) FulltimeSeeking an experienced Test Manager to lead migration programs, end-to-end testing, and governance-driven delivery, ensuring strong coordination, automation, and stakeholder sign-off.Key ResponsibilitiesMigration & E2E TestingLead testing for large-scale migration/upgrade programsDefine end-to-end test scope across systems and integrationsEnsure full business validation across environmentsFocus on E2E scope and traceabilityCoordination & Sign-OffManage cross-team coordination (tech, business, product owners)Drive UAT readiness and formal sign-offsConduct defect triage and escalation managementSign-off governance is mandatory in NT testing processPlanning & EstimationCreate test strategy, test plan, and schedulesPerform effort estimation and resource planningDefine entry/exit criteria and risk mitigationPlanning and estimation are core artifactsAutomationDrive automation strategy and regression coverageIntegrate testing into CI/CD pipelinesAutomation is a key component of enterprise test strategyStatus ReportingProvide daily, weekly, and milestone updatesTrack metrics, defects, and risksStructured reporting and communication is expected