Test Manager
Bengaluru Area, India
• Developed and executed a comprehensive verification and validation plan (test plan) for the project, ensuring thorough testing of all system components.• Led a team of test engineers, effectively coordinating and planning test activities to meet project deadlines.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define specialized test requests, ensuring specific requirements were met.• Established and maintained requirements traceability matrices and test metrics, ensuring clear documentation and measurement of test progress.• Ensured test completeness by measuring test coverage, guaranteeing a high level of quality assurance for the project.• Conducted lessons learned and CAR (casual analysis & resolution) sessions, identifying best practices and areas for improvement to enhance future projects.• Streamlined processes to eliminate wastage, improving test efficiency and overall project outcomes.• Provided technical support and guidance to achieve test objectives, ensuring the successful completion of project milestones.• Prepared and presented weekly test engineering progress reports to senior management in various forums, such as Technical Progress Status Report (TPSR), Engineering Project Review (EPR), and Steering Committee meetings.• Supported test specification, defect management, and process improvement activities, contributing to overall project quality and efficiency.• Identified and reported potential risks, actively participating in bi-weekly risk management meetings to mitigate project uncertainties.• Maintained daily coordination with project team members, demonstrating excellent communication skills and fostering collaboration.• Conducted competency training for team members, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge for project success.• Assisted the group manager in annual performance reviews for associates, providing valuable input and feedback.
