Program Test Manager manages overall testing strategy for Test management, prepares plans for different releases and applications and also ensures that they are implemented.

• Prepare, own and govern LDC program Test Strategy, ensure it is followed across the releases.Manage LDC Testing and Defect management approach, ensure different test-ing phases are followed as planned, defects are resolved on time.
• Define, own and govern UAT, Performance testing, Regression testing, Retrofit testing approaches and ensure they are followed by Test and Defect manage-ment teams.
• Ensure Release goals are accomplished and in line with LDC objectives. Lead all major Release activities, ensuring the accuracy, quality, and integ-rity of the information, while providing consistency in content and deployment standards in the area of responsibility.
• Manage development of detailed Release Test plans, alignment with overall LDC Program Roadmap. Collaborate effectively with other functions within LDC including Core Func-tions, Adopt Teams, Tools & Methodology team, Reporting & Analytics and Security teams as well as 3rd party Suppliers.
• Proactively consult with LDC management and review Release proposals to shape goals, time frame, funding limitations and proactively share potential problems.
• Lead the Test&Defect management teams across the releases and provide thought leadership aligned with expected results ensuring consistency of im-plementation approach and adherence to applicable methodologies, process-es, tools, and standards.
• Take accountability to ensure adherence with security and compliance policies and procedures within scope.
• Work closely with Release test managers and ensure that they follow the plan, delivers the targets and proactively creates awareness in case of risks/problems. Manages lessons learned sessions and drives continuous improvement throughout the Testing process.

• University degree in Computer Science, Information Management or related discipline; or other degree with significant work experience in similar disciplines.
• 10 or more years of hands-on work with relevant processes:
• Test management in validated environments
• Test management for SAP implementations
• OQ, PQ, UAT, DiLT planning and execution
• Regression and Retrofit testing
• Performance testing
• Defect Management
• Test automation (Tosca and Proton experience is preferred)