CoE and Quality Assurance Senior Manager

Drive Quality Assurance and Dev Ops excellence across the Applications landscape ensuring high standards of software quality reliability and delivery Establish and enhance QA frameworks and testing practices while embedding Dev Sec Ops  across the delivery lifecycle Oversee application governance portfolio tracking security compliance data integrity and audit readiness Collaborate with cross-functional teams and lead QA and Dev Ops capabilities to strengthen operational stability and deliver secure compliant applications

Develop and implement effective QA strategies methodologies and processes for thorough testing of all applications Lead the creation of test plans test cases and test scripts oversee functional regression performance and security testing across all Applications teams Establish and enforce QA standards mandatory quality gates at every SDLC stage and required release deliverables Test Strategy Test Plan Execution Report Defect Summary Production Readiness Sign-off Monitor and continuously improve QA process effectiveness through monthly audits and maturity scorecards and chair Production Readiness Reviews ensuring no application reaches production without QA sign-off

Establish defect tracking and management processes analyze and triage defects facilitate resolution and ensure timely communication and closure with monthly reporting on defect density leakage aging and first-time-right release rates

Identify opportunities for test automation guide the implementation of automated testing frameworks and tools and embed automated regression suites as mandatory quality gates in CI CD pipelines

Prepare and present testing status reports QA metrics and test summaries to stakeholders and leadership maintain proper documentation of testing processes test cases and results in a centralized Application Excellence Knowledge Base Provide regular reporting on the application portfolio and product release roadmaps covering portfolio health release pipeline key milestones and risks to enable informed decision-making by leadership

Identify project risks and potential quality issues collaborate with stakeholders to develop risk mitigation strategies and ensure compliance with industry regulations security standards and data protection requirements ISO 27001 NIST

Ensure the Dev Ops compliance framework is defined and enforced source control CI CD deployment governance release management with monthly compliance scorecards and DORA metrics published to leadership Ensure the Application Portfolio Register lifecycle dashboard and project change portfolio tracking are operational with a monthly Application Excellence Scorecard covering quality Dev Ops maturity security SoD posture and operational stability Promote and embed Agile practices across the Applications department championing Scrum SAFe and modern delivery methodologies coaching teams on Agile ceremonies backlog planning

Collaborate with development teams product managers business stakeholders IT Security Internal Audit HRto define testing criteria align QA and excellence efforts with business and audit goals and embed quality into every project

Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in QA Dev Ops portfolio management and application governance drive continuous improvement initiatives mentor QA and excellence professionals and lead the Application Excellence Community of Practice through knowledge-sharing and internal training

Indoors 100 Outdoors 0 Working Days 5 Working Days Days off 2 Days Off Working Hours 8 00 AM 6 00 PM 1 hour break

Bachelor s degree in computer science Information Technology or a related field is typically required

Proven experience 7 years in Quality assurance and Dev Ops practices In-depth knowledge of quality assurance and Dev Ops methodologies processes and best practices Strong knowledge of various testing types such as functional regression performance and security testing Strong leadership skills to lead and manage a QA team Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate with cross-functional teams stakeholders and project managers Experience in test planning test case creation and test execution Ability to prioritize testing efforts based on project requirements and…