Test Lead

The incumbent is responsible for managing & leading the testing engagement for assigned projects within a domain under Functional testing. The key responsibilities include designing the testing strategy with the Test Manager, allocating tasks to team members, coordinating with the client on understanding client requirements and translating that into the test strategy, providing technical direction to the team and monitoring their performance and monitoring and delivering on the customer requirements.REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:6+ years of experience in IT Industry, preferably worked in service-based IT industry.3+ years of proven capabilities in managing leadership levels in Software Quality Assurance/Testing domain.Hands on Experience on implementing at least 2+ mid-size Automation projects.Possess strong domain knowledge (demonstrated through Work Experience and/or Certification)Hands-on experience of managing Indian and/or International Clients.Experience in managing Agile and Waterfall projects.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DELIVERABLES:1.Project Management - Planning, Execution, Monitoring and Control of the Project, Review of Test Cases and scenarios, Planning for the team - Work Allocation2.Solution and Automation - Design, plan and execute the Automation Strategy in line with the Solution Framework proposed to the client, along with the COP team.3.Stakeholder management - Interactions with customer and their partners - requirements, defects, clarifications, etc.4.Managing agile and waterfall projects.5.Knowledge Management, Client Communication, Project Governance6.Project Initiation & Planning7.Project Execution and Delivery8.Plan Automation strategy on the project to ensure higher ROI with increase in Speed and Reusability.9.Project Monitoring and Control10.Supporting Test Manager/ PM in Risk identification and management 11.Upskilling team members