Test Manager - Retail/ Automotive

Role Snapshot

• Location: Mumbai (Thane)
• Experience: 10+ years
• Domain: Automotive & Retail
• Client Exposure: Indian clients (preferred 3+ engagements)

Why This Role?

• Lead end-to-end QA delivery for programs with strong ownership
• Drive transition from traditional QA to AI-led Quality Engineering
• Be part of TCoE-driven transformation and innovation initiatives
• Influence automation, AI adoption, and next-gen quality practices
• Work closely with business leaders and clients to shape outcomes

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement test strategy, test plans, and quality assurance processes.
• Lead Manual, Automation, API, Regression, and SIT testing activities.
• Manage QA teams, resource planning, and delivery timelines.
• Monitor test execution, defect management, and release readiness.
• Track and report quality metrics, risks, and project status.
• Collaborate with Business, Product, Development, and Program teams.
• Drive continuous improvement, test automation adoption, and QA best practices.
• Ensure successful project delivery, quality sign-off, and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC, STLC, Agile/Scrum, and Release Management.
• Experience with JIRA, Azure DevOps, Test Management, and Defect Tracking tools.
• Expertise in Functional, API, Automation, and SIT/UAT Testing.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in risk management, estimation, planning, and governance

AI-led Quality Engineering

• Aptitude to understand and apply AI/GenAI in QA lifecycle
• Drive use cases like test generation, defect prediction, and intelligent prioritization
• Leverage tools for productivity gains
• Champion shift-left, continuous testing, and CI/CD integration

Transformation & TCoE Impact

• Drive QE transformation initiatives across the engagement
• Contribute to TCoE through reusable assets, accelerators, and governance standards
• Improve cycle time, cost, and quality through automation and innovation
• Enable scalable and standardized testing practices

Experience & Skills

• 10+ years in IT with 5+ years in Test Management.
• Experience managing medium to large QA teams (40+ size exposure) with Automation strategy
• Strong Agile/DevOps and end-to-end testing exposure

What We Are Looking For

• Strong leadership, ownership, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work with Indian clients and multi-vendor environments
• Transformation mindset with focus on innovation and continuous improvement
• Strong communication and collaboration ability

Success in This Role

• Improved automation coverage and QE maturity
• Introduction of AI-led QE practices
• Reduced defect leakage and faster releases
• Strong client satisfaction and business growth contribution.