Test Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Test Manager to lead the testing efforts for a large-scale, multi-year transformation program. This pivotal role will be responsible for defining and executing comprehensive test strategies, ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions, and providing critical leadership throughout the testing lifecycle. You will work closely with business stakeholders, development teams, and leadership to drive successful program outcomes.

• Develop and implement test strategy ensuring alignment with business objectives and project timelines.
• Define and execute an automation test strategy.
• Establish clear test phases, toll gates, and go/no-go criteria to manage end-to-end testing.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into detailed test plans, test strategy documents, test evaluation reports, and accurate effort estimations.
• Manage and oversee the execution of system integration testing (SIT), functional testing, regression testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and production support.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all testing-related activities, maintaining clear and consistent communication with business SMEs, scrum masters, development teams, and senior leadership.
• Provide regular status reports, highlighting progress, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate effective collaboration and ensure alignment among all stakeholders.
• Establish and enforce quality standards to ensure all project deliverables meet or exceed expectations.
• Identify and proactively address potential risks, developing and implementing effective mitigation plans.
• Make go/no-go decisions based on test results and toll gate criteria.
• Lead a team of testers, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback.

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a QA Manager leading testing efforts for a large-scale, multi-year transformation program.
• At least 5 years’ experience in the Property and Casualty insurance domain.
• Experience starting QA activities from the discovery phase of the project, influencing test scope, illustrating the value of testing, and building the right mix of the testing team.
• Experience building test strategy and test plan documents, test evaluation reports, accurate effort estimations, reviewed with project managers, architects, and product owners.
• Experience leading a team of manual/automation/data testers, providing guidance, mentorship, performance feedback, and hands‑on in software testing.
• Strong communication skills to handle multiple areas/business SMEs/project teams.
• Leadership skills, thought leadership, and self‑runner attributes.
• Work from office for 3 days a week.

• Experience using Azure Dev Ops for defect management, sprint backlog maintenance, and test case management.
• Hands‑on experience developing and executing automation test cases in Type Script / C# using Microsoft Playwright.

• Discretionary Annual Incentive.
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage:
  Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
• Family Support:
  Maternal & Parental Leaves.
• Insurance Options:
  Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
• Convenience & Professional Growth:
  Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
• Time Off:
  Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
• Legal & Financial Assistance:
  Legal Assistance, 401(k) Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $130,000 a year

Hartford, CT