About the role
As a Test Manager, you will make an impact by leading end-to-end quality engineering and testing initiatives for strategic insurance technology programs. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering and Assurance team, working closely with client stakeholders, delivery leaders, project managers, business teams, and testing professionals to ensure successful project outcomes.
In this role, you will provide leadership across testing strategy, governance, quality assurance, stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and delivery execution while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Work model
At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible and are committed to supporting work-life balance through our wellbeing programs.
This role requires working onsite five (5) days per week at the client location in Worcester, Massachusetts.
The work model for this position is subject to change based on business and client requirements.
Work authorization
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer-sponsored visa sponsorship now or in the future.
In this role, you will:
- Lead end-to-end testing activities across large and complex technology programs.
- Define and execute comprehensive test strategies, plans, schedules, resource models, and governance frameworks.
- Manage testing teams, ensuring successful delivery against quality, budget, and timeline commitments.
- Drive defect management, test reporting, risk assessments, and issue resolution activities.
- Collaborate with business leaders, technology teams, and client stakeholders to ensure alignment on quality goals and project objectives.
- Establish and monitor quality metrics, KPIs, and testing dashboards to support executive-level reporting.
- Support automation, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives across the testing lifecycle.
- Manage testing environments, resource utilization, dependencies, and release readiness activities.
- Ensure compliance with client, regulatory, and organizational quality standards.
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- Extensive experience leading enterprise-level testing and quality engineering programs.
- Proven expertise in test strategy development, test planning, execution management, and governance.
- Strong stakeholder management and client-facing communication skills.
- Experience managing distributed testing teams and coordinating cross-functional delivery efforts.
- Strong understanding of defect management, risk management, and quality assurance methodologies.
- Experience with Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery models.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience within the Property & Casualty Insurance industry.
- Experience managing testing services under Statement of Work (SOW) engagements.
- Knowledge of modern test automation frameworks and quality engineering practices.
- Relevant certifications such as ISTQB, PMP, Certified Agile Tester, or similar credentials.
- Experience driving quality transformation initiatives across enterprise environments.
Benefits
Applicants for employment in the United States may be eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) Plan with Company Contributions
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company Holidays
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Wellness Programs and Resources
- Continuing Education and Professional Development Opportunities
Benefits offerings are subject to eligibility requirements and may be modified by Cognizant at any time in accordance with applicable plans and policies.
Sobre a Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) é uma construtora de IA e fornecedora de serviços de tecnologia, criando a ponte entre o investimento em IA e o valor para as empresas por meio do desenvolvimento de soluções de IA completas para nossos clientes. Nossa profunda experiência em setores, processos e engenharia nos permite incorporar o contexto único de cada organização em sistemas tecnológicos que potencializam a capacidade humana, geram resultados tangíveis e mantêm empresas globais à frente em um mundo em rápida transformação. Saiba mais em cognizant.ai ou @cognizant.
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A Cognizant é uma empregadora que investe em equidade. Sua candidatura não será pautada em raça, cor, gênero, sexualidade, credo, origem, deficiência, gravidez ou qualquer outra característica protegida pelas leis brasileiras.
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