QA Program Manager

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Country/Region: IN Requisition ID: 36687 Work Model: Position Type: Salary Range: Location: INDIA - BENGALURU - UNILEVER # **Title:** **QA Program Manager** Description: ## **Area(s) of responsibility** - Own and drive QA delivery for assigned application portfolios within the client program, ensuring quality, timeliness, and client satisfaction - Manage release cycles, test execution windows, and sign-off processes across multiple parallel workstreams - Track and report delivery metrics — defect density, automation coverage, execution progress, and SLA adherence — to program leadership and client stakeholders - Define and govern the automation strategy for assigned scope — framework selection, coverage targets, and execution integration into CI/CD pipelines - Drive automation coverage expansion and reduction of manual regression dependency . Oversee script maintenance, auto-healing practices, and execution optimization - Evaluate and adopt new tools and approaches in line with program direction, including AI-assisted testing capabilities - Lead a team of Test Leads, Senior Test Engineers, and Test Engineers (cross location) .Conduct regular one-on-ones, performance reviews, and career conversations - Identify skill gaps and drive targeted upskilling and cross-skilling within the team . Foster a culture of accountability, quality ownership, and continuous improvement - Translate client expectations into clear delivery commitments and manage them proactively . 16–20 years of experience in software testing and QA, with at least 4 years in a delivery leadership role