Senior Test Manager – hybrid Revel IT

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The Senior Test Manager in this contract opening in Columbus, Ohio will develop and oversee the implementation of comprehensive testing strategies and plans to ensure the quality and reliability of software products. The role manages a team of skilled test engineers, coordinating their efforts to efficiently execute test cases and analyze results.

Location of candidate should not be more than 2 hours from Columbus office

Candidate must have the flexibility to come to the office as needed – 3 days on-site / 2 days work from home.

The ideal candidate is a BA or PM that has led the testing phase of projects and can coordinate activities with the business – not looking for testers.

• Implements new package contract management.
• Migrates 1.9 Mio contracts.
• Delivers over 200 integrations from new systems to legacy systems.
• Enhances legacy systems to integrate with new contract management system.
• Significant functional and technical testing of the new system, the legacy systems, and the integrations. Candidate will be focused on driving the business team in the testing of the Data Migration and Exploratory/Functional Testing of the new Contract Management system.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in software testing, with at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Proven expertise in developing and implementing effective testing strategies, including experience with various testing methodologies (e.g., unit testing, integration testing, system testing, performance testing).
• Proficient in the use of testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, Postman, Load runner, xRay).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Experience in managing and mentoring a team of test engineers, including performance management and professional development.
• Knowledge of agile software development methodologies and their impact on testing processes.
• Familiarity with software development life cycle models and project management practices.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects.
• Experience with JIRA and Confluence.
• Experience with Microsoft tool set.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Candidate should have both test management / execution experience and project management experience.
• Must be a good lead collaborator who can build and maintain relationships with members of the delivery team.
• Financial Services Required Learning Courses:
  • UDAAP
  • The Gramm‑Leach‑Bliley Act

• Collaborate closely with development, product management, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and define appropriate testing approaches.
• Identify and mitigate risks throughout the software development lifecycle, proactively addressing potential issues before they impact the project.
• Establish and maintain testing frameworks, tools, and processes to optimize the testing workflow and ensure consistency across projects.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the testing team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Analyze test results, generate comprehensive reports, and communicate findings to stakeholders, including recommendations for improvement.
• Stay up‑to‑date with industry best practices, emerging technologies, and testing methodologies, and incorporate them into the testing strategy as appropriate.
• Manage the testing budget and resources, ensuring efficient utilization and alignment with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless integration of testing activities into the overall software development process.
• Manage multiple testing streams in an Agile environment.
• Manage a distributed team of test analysts and test executors.
• Coordinate testing efforts with projects…