QA Manager

Job Title: Technical Project Manager – Automation Testing

Experience: 11+ Years

Location: Coimbatore (On-site)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager with a strong background in Automation Testing and proven management skills.

The ideal candidate will bring 11+ years of overall IT experience with significant hands-on expertise in test automation, project execution, and people management.

This role requires excellent leadership, stakeholder communication, and the ability to drive end-to-end project delivery while ensuring high-quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and manage automation testing projects, ensuring timely and quality delivery.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Developers, QA Engineers, Product Owners, Business Analysts) to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables.
- Establish and enforce test automation best practices, frameworks, and processes.
- Provide technical leadership in automation testing (Selenium, Java, API Testing, CI/CD integration).
- Manage project plans, risks, dependencies, and resources effectively.
- Ensure adherence to Agile/Scrum methodologies and conduct sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews.
- Mentor and guide teams to improve efficiency, quality, and professional growth.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication on project progress and challenges.
- Track project metrics and present reports to senior management.

Required Skills & Qualifications

- 11+ years of total IT experience, with strong relevant experience in automation testing and project management.
- Proven expertise in test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, RestAssured, or similar).
- Solid knowledge of Java/Python scripting, API testing, and frameworks.
- Experience in integrating automation with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git, etc.).
- Strong project management skills with experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight deadlines.
- PMP/PRINCE2/CSM certification (preferred but not mandatory).

Nice to Have

- Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Experience with performance testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner).
- Previous experience managing distributed/offshore teams.