Test/Project Management Consultant

Company Overview:

Req ID: 343819

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Test/Project Management Consultant to join our team in Charlotte, North Carolina (US-NC), United States (US).

Job Description:

Test Manager

The purpose of this role is to drive positive outcomes for strategic technology objectives through application testing. Responsible for providing oversight and is accountable for the planning, design and execution of application testing in projects of varying sizes, including transformational initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be required with specific activities changing from time to time.

Lead application testing activities throughout testing lifecycle (Planning, Design, Execution and Defect Management)

Develop system testing (SIT), regression and user acceptance testing (UAT) strategies, plans and schedules to verify migrated application functionality

Ensure clarity of roles and responsibilities for extended testing team members

Lead testing teams to develop tests, execute testing, and ensure actual results are captured with defects properly logged in test management tools

Coordinate and collaborate with performance testing teams to execute performance and load testing

Coordinate and collaborate with business users to execute UAT

Drive defect resolution through defect management routines and reporting

Ensure testing deliverables use client defined processes and artifact templates

Identify testing dependencies, risks, and issues and manage remediation plans (RAIDD)

Build and implement test status reporting, including reports required for executive readouts

Drive progress across test plans, working with testing participants to achieve planned milestones, removing roadblocks and facilitating cross team discussions

Working with client leadership, provide direction to 3rd party vendor testers that will be assigned to the project

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent work or military experience

At least 5 years of test management experience

Proven track record of excellent test management, bringing the ability to quickly put structure in place to manage work in a dynamic complex environment

Partnership skills which are essential for interacting and communicating with key stakeholders at all levels to manage, inform and influence outcomes

Demonstrated executive level verbal and written communication skills

Highly articulate and demonstrates executive presence

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior technology or business consulting experience

Implementation of test automation into project testing efforts to speed up delivery

Demonstrated understanding of business and technology organization, resources, priorities, and needs

Experience testing large and complex initiatives within a matrixed organization

Strong skills in MS Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Visio, Project)

Experience with both Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies

Strong grasp of test management and technology development lifecycles

About NTT DATA:

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at

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