Role : Project Manager - QA Automation

Position : Permanent

Experience : 10 - 12+ Years

Work Location : Chennai / Bangalore

Work Mode : Hybrid

Shift Timing : 2pm - 11pm

Role Summary :

We are looking for a technically strong Project Manager with expertise in and Unit Test Automation.

The ideal candidate will manage end-to-end project delivery while ensuring implementation of automated testing frameworks within the platform.

The role requires a strong understanding of low-code development, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing strategies, and financial domain processes within Insurance and Investment Banking environments.

The candidate will collaborate with business and technology teams to deliver scalable, compliant, and high quality solutions.

Must Have Skills :

- Strong experience with architecture and development lifecycle

- Hands-on experience with Unit Test Automation in implementation of Unit Testing Module

- Knowledge of Microflow and Nanoflow unit testing

- Experience integrating CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps / Jenkins / Git)

- Test automation strategy including regression automation and code quality gates

- Experience with test coverage metrics and defect tracking tools (JIRA, Azure Boards)

- Agile project management and Scrum methodology

- Stakeholder management and delivery governance

- Experience working in Insurance or Investment Banking domain (5+ years)

Good To Have :

- Knowledge of TDD / BDD practices

- Experience implementing DevOps automation frameworks

- Familiarity with code quality tools and automated testing frameworks

- Certifications such as PMP / PRINCE2 / Agile

- Experience in regulated financial environments

Key Responsibilities :

Project Delivery & Governance :

- Define project scope, timelines, resource planning, and cost estimates.

- Manage Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.

- Track project KPIs such as velocity, defect leakage, test coverage, and release stability.

- Manage risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests.

- Conduct governance meetings and Steering Committee updates.

Automation & Quality Assurance :

- Drive implementation of automated unit testing frameworks

- Ensure high test coverage through Unit Testing Module integration.

- Define testing strategy including :

1. Microflow & Nanoflow unit testing

2. Regression automation

3. Code quality gates

- Integrate automated testing into DevOps pipelines.

Domain Delivery :

- Manage digital transformation initiatives in :

1. Policy Administration

2. Claims Processing

3. Underwriting Workflows

4. Loan / Mortgage Processing

5. Trade Lifecycle Management

- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and data security standards.

Stakeholder Management :

- Collaborate with business stakeholders including Underwriters, Traders, Risk, Compliance, and Operations teams.

- Act as the primary interface between business and technical teams.

- Ensure proper documentation including BRD, FSD, Test Strategy, and Release Notes.

Production & Compliance :

- Ensure production release readiness and rollback strategies.

- Conduct root cause analysis for production defects.

- Maintain audit trails and compliance documentation.

- Implement quality assurance frameworks aligned with financial services standards.

Soft Skills & Governance Alignment :

- Strong stakeholder communication and executive reporting

- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

- Ability to manage cross-functional teams and global stakeholders

- Strong risk management and compliance awareness

- Experience working in Agile and hybrid delivery models