Test Manager

Role overview

Test Manager at Kumaran Systems

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Test Manager to lead Quality Assurance initiatives across enterprise application portfolios.

The ideal candidate will have 12+ years of QA experience, including 5+ years in Test Management or QA Leadership, with a proven ability to lead high-performing manual and automation testing teams.

This role requires strong expertise in test strategy, quality governance, automation, stakeholder management, and Agile delivery to ensure the successful execution of complex, business-critical projects.

Responsibilities

• Test Strategy & Quality Leadership Define and implement enterprise-wide test strategies, quality standards, and testing best practices across multiple projects.
• Lead end-to-end testing activities throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), ensuring comprehensive test coverage and high-quality deliverables.
• Establish quality gates, testing processes, and governance frameworks aligned with organizational objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance testing efficiency, automation adoption, and overall product quality.
• Test Planning & Execution Develop comprehensive test plans, test schedules, resource plans, and testing estimates for large-scale projects.
• Oversee functional, integration, system, regression, user acceptance, API, mobile, web, and performance testing activities.
• Ensure effective test environment readiness, test data management, and release validation.
• Monitor testing progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans to ensure timely project delivery.
• Automation & Continuous Testing Lead automation strategy and implementation across multiple technology stacks.
• Guide teams in developing and maintaining scalable automation frameworks using industry-standard tools and technologies.
• Promote shift-left testing practices and integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to improve deployment quality and release efficiency.
• Defect & Quality Management Manage the complete defect lifecycle, including defect triage, prioritization, tracking, reporting, and closure.
• Conduct root cause analysis for production defects and recommend preventive actions.
• Define and monitor quality metrics, KPIs, dashboards, and reporting to provide visibility into testing effectiveness and product quality.
• Ensure compliance with organizational quality standards and delivery processes.
• Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management Lead and mentor cross-functional teams comprising manual and automation QA engineers.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and career development support to team members.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Development, DevOps, and Project Management teams to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Communicate project status, quality metrics, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline. 12+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance. 5+ years of experience in Test Management, QA Leadership, or equivalent leadership roles.
• Proven experience leading blended manual and automation testing teams for large-scale enterprise projects.
• Strong understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC), Agile, Scrum, and DevOps methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex testing programs across multiple applications and technology platforms.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Technical Skills Testing Expertise Functional Testing Integration Testing System Testing Regression Testing User Acceptance Testing (UAT) API Testing Web Application Testing Mobile Application Testing Performance Testing End-to-End Testing Automation Selenium Playwright Cypress Appium Tricentis Tosca RestAssured Java (Automation Development) Other equivalent automation frameworks DevOps & CI/CD Jenkins GitHub Actions CI/CD Pipeline Integration Shift-Left Testing Test Environment Management Test Data Management Quality Management Test Strategy & Planning Defect Lifecycle Management Root Cause Analysis Test Metrics & Reporting Risk Management Quality Governance

Preferred qualifications and skills

• Experience working in enterprise-scale digital transformation programs.
• Exposure to cloud-based applications and modern application architectures.
• Experience implementing enterprise test automation strategies.
• Knowledge of performance engineering and non-functional testing best practices.
• Professional certifications such as ISTQB Advanced, Certified Agile Tester, or equivalent are desirable.
• Key Competencies Strategic quality leadership Test planning and execution excellence Automation and continuous testing expertise Strong project and stakeholder management Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities Effective team leadership and mentoring Outstanding communication and presentation skills Risk identification and mitigation Continuous improvement mindset Ability to deliver high-quality solutions within aggressive timelines while aligning testing outcomes with business goals.

Employment details

• Location: Chennai [Tamil Nadu] [India]