Manager, Test Readiness - WW Ops BPR
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We are looking for a Manager -Test Readiness to join our Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) group to support the WWQSS team in strategizing, planning, coordinating, and executing tests for projects in WW Operations organization.
As Manager – Test Readiness, you will work with a globally diverse cross-functional team to drive the release of new capabilities and enhancements throughout the SDLC. In this role, you will: -
•Work in a strategic, tactical, and an operational capacity to improve quality and speed of delivery while reducing test efforts in WW Operations portfolio of projects.
•Deliver on prioritized initiatives, maintain a high bar for delivery.
•Identify/anticipate roadblocks and navigate thru challenges.
•Reach out to team members across BPR, regions, and IS&T to deliver at scale and speed.
•Develop key performance metrics for the team. monitor against defined goals, and maintain team focus on the highest priorities.
•Develop trust and gain respect as a team leader. Lead by example and enable growth and career development of team members.
•Recruit and retain best talent in the industry and enhance team skills.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 10+ years of professional experience.
- 10+ years professional experience as a people manager, program manager, or team lead in global organizations.
- Industry thought leadership and experience with test technology and industry best practices focused on test automation, test data readiness and test environment readiness.
- Experience in managing teams for system integration testing or user acceptance testing of sophisticated, highly integrated projects.
- Proven grasp of supply chain operations processes.
- Exposure to test automation tools and frameworks such as Worksoft, Tosca, UFT, Selenium etc.
- Strong quality advocate with a good planning and optimization mindset.
- Experience developing test strategies and plans for execution.
- Well versed in multiple styles of release & change management processes including Agile/Scrum, Waterfall and Iterative.
- Extensive experience in large SAP S/4 HANA digital transformation programs.
- Strong Innovation Mindset with focus on identifying efficiency opportunities & driving the change needed to bring in the same.
- Ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment and multi-tasking.
- A Customer Focused Approach: Passionate about the customer experience and what we can do to improve it
- Exceptional management skills with a passionate attention to detail, and a proven ability to influence and collaborate horizontally and vertically.
- PMI/PMP certification preferred.
- Certified Scrum Master preferred.
- Certifications in SAP ECC and S/4 Hana preferred
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