Geography: North Asia, South Asia Pacific, Middle East & North Africa (NA & SAPMENA)
About the Role:
We are searching for a strategic and driven Senior Manager to lead Quality Assurance & Automation efforts for our NA & SAPMENA region. You will play a critical role in establishing a Center of Excellence for Quality Assurance and driving automation across various IT projects and programs.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive Quality Assurance strategy with a strong emphasis on automation.
- Establish and scale a Technology Factory focused on Test Automation, DevSecOps, and Process Automation.
- Champion DevSecOps adoption and drive maturity across the organization.
- Stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies in Quality Assurance and Automation.
Project Management & Execution:
- Lead and oversee the implementation of Test Automation initiatives.
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the Test Automation Factory, including resource allocation and vendor management.
- Collaborate with Program/Project Managers to evaluate existing Quality Assurance processes and implement improvements through process optimization, tool adoption, and automation.
- Drive the standardization of tools and processes for Quality Assurance across projects and programs.
- Manage and mentor a team of QA professionals and automation specialists.
Technical Expertise:
- Deep understanding of software testing methodologies, tools, and best practices.
- Proven expertise in implementing and managing test automation frameworks (Tricentis Tosca, TestIM, NeoLoad preferred).
- Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and tools (GitHub, GitHub Actions).
- Experience with Test Management Tools (e.g., QTest) and Low Code No Code technologies (e.g., Power Platform, ServiceNow Workflow) is a plus.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
- 14+ years of experience in IT/Business Industry, with at least 4-6 years in a leadership role.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to develop, communicate, and execute strategic plans.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in CPG/Retail industry.
- Familiarity with AI-driven Test Automation and DevOps.
