Project Manager- TCoE - Banking

We are Hiring: TCoE Project Manager : Kolkata: Banking Domain Are you a seasoned Project Manager with a strong background in Banking domain testing? Do you excel at managing large-scale Testing Centers of Excellence (TCoE)? We are looking for a dynamic TCoE Project Manager to join our team in Kolkata ! Joining Timeline: Immediate to 30 days preferred. Experience: 15 Years Role Summary : - The TCoE Project Manager will be responsible for end-to-end planning, governance and delivery of testing services. The role will coordinate across Bank stakeholders, application teams, infrastructure and security teams, third-party vendors and TCoE resources to ensure timely and quality delivery of Functional, Automation, Performance and Security Testing services. Key Responsibilities: - Prepare and manage the overall TCoE project plan , milestones, resource allocation, dependencies and delivery timelines. Act as the primary point of contact between Bank & ApMoSys teams, application owners , OEMs and third-party vendors. Govern the complete testing lifecycle, including requirement analysis, test planning, test design, execution, defect management and test closure. Manage Functional Testing, Test Automation, Performance Testing, Security Testing, API Testing and Integration Testing engagements. Coordinate application onboarding, environment readiness, access, test data, build deployment and interface availability. Conduct daily, weekly and monthly project reviews and publish status reports, dashboards and management updates. Manage multidisciplinary teams comprising test leads, functional testers, automation engineers , performance testers and security testers. Monitor test coverage, execution progress, pass percentage, defect ageing, automation coverage , vulnerabilities and performance observations. Facilitate defect triage meetings and ensure timely resolution, retesting, closure or formal risk acceptance. Track project risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies and define appropriate mitigation and escalation actions. Ensure adherence to Bank’s SDLC/STLC processes, SLA, information-security policies, contractual requirements and regulatory expectations. Support audits and Bank reviews by maintaining complete project documentation , traceability and compliance evidence. Drive process standardization, reusable test assets, quality improvements and productivity enhancement across the TCoE. Key Deliverables: - Project and Application Onboarding Plans Master Test Plan and Application-wise Test Plans Effort Estimates and Resource Plans Test Execution and Defect Reports Automation, Performance and Security Testing Reports – Understanding the nuances and explaining it to Key Stakeholders Requirement Traceability Matrix Risk and Issue Register Daily, Weekly and Monthly Status Reports SLA/KPI Dashboards Test Completion and Closure Reports Required Experience and Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science , Information Technology or a related discipline. MBA, PMP, PRINCE2, CSM or ISTQB certification is preferred. 7 years of experience in software testing, IT delivery or project management. Minimum 5 years of experience managing testing or quality-assurance projects. Experience in managing a Testing Centre of Excellence or large enterprise testing engagement(preferred) Strong knowledge of banking applications, testing governance , stakeholder management and vendor coordination. Experience managing Functional, Automation, Performance and Security Testing teams. Strong presentation, data analysis and representation skills How to Apply If you match this profile and are ready to take on a challenging role in Kolkata, apply directly to this posting or send your updated resume to ( ) with the subject line "Application for TCoE Project Manager - Kolkata" .