Project Manager II (Software Testing - Automation & Management)

12 - 15 Years
1 Opening
Bangalore, Hyderabad

Job Description

We are looking for a seasoned professional with 15+ years of experience in leading multi-phased projects and delivering large-scale programs. The ideal candidate should have strong leadership, strategic planning, stakeholder management, and end-to-end test delivery expertise—along with mandatory exposure to the Telecom Domain (BSS, OSS, AMDOCS, etc.).

Key Responsibilities

Project & Program Leadership

• Provide complete ownership of project activities and overall operations for the Project/Program.

• Lead and manage multi-phased, complex projects from initiation to delivery.

• Design, plan, and develop the overall Test Strategy.

• Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and comprehensive work plan.

• Approve project plans, estimates, and timelines.

Risk, Issues & Escalation Management

• Identify, track, and take control of project risks and issues, escalating as required.

• Act as a bilateral escalation point for Delivery Managers.

Process, Quality & Transformation

• Provide process, quality, and transformation solutions to improve delivery efficiency.

• Drive compliance with all operational aspects of service delivery, including SLAs.

• Review and approve project estimates, budgets, and key deliverables.

• Measure and track project performance, including metrics and SLA dashboards; execute corrective actions when needed.

• Identify and deliver value-added testing services to achieve business and IT goals.

Team Leadership

• Oversee team management, including sourcing, performance management, and team development.

• Lead and mentor onsite and offshore teams, providing timely and proactive feedback.

Stakeholder & Client Management

• Manage stakeholders and client expectations effectively.

• Lead all customer communication, demonstrations, and reviews.

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with third parties and vendors.

Testing COE

• Drive the Testing Center of Excellence (COE) initiatives across the organization.

Domain Expertise (Mandatory)

• Must have strong exposure to the Telecom Domain including:

  • BSS (Business Support Systems)

  • OSS (Operational Support Systems)

  • AMDOCS or equivalent telecom platforms

• Project Management

• Software Testing

• Test Management

• Test Automation