Testing Program Director - Pharma

Cognizant Technology Solutions is currently seeking a highly skilled Test Program Directorwho will be responsible for Overall testing delivery lead primarily accountable for testing service delivery.

Are you ready to be a change-maker? At Cognizant, we believe those who challenge the way they work today will lead the way tomorrow!

Ability to work independently and remotely, with willingness travel for client engagements as needed.

Responsibilities:

* Primary responsibility on E2E operationsproviding leadership, guidance, timely adherence, decision making on various operation activities - resource management,external hiring in alignment with customer.

* Strongunderstanding of managed serviceand handled similar project/program in large scale

* EstablishedTCOE setupin the past and aware of the enablers and challenges

* Good understanding ofmetricsand approach towards improvement

* Conduct Periodicdelivery and risk reviewswith the key leads and customer on a weekly basis

* Executemind sharing and miningwith customer by bringing in industry best practices, tools and accelerators as applicable

* Single point of contact for all client and delivery escalations - Ensure right collaboration and timely resolution of issues

* DriveTransformationinitiatives across various programs

* Able to articulateautomation challengesand how he/she deliveredcomplex engagement.

* Drivecontinuous improvementand help in extending and taking business outcome to customer and stakeholders.

* Monthlygovernancewith client to present similar best practices, solutions from other accounts, discuss pipeline business opportunities, delivery and Resourcing challenges

* Drive internal operations and on demand ask

Required Skills/Qualifications:

* 15+ years of experience minimum in testing delivery role, managing portfolios.

* Strong knowledge of SDLC, testing methodologies, test strategy/planning, test design & execution

* Strong Life science experience, able to articulate the best practices across life cycle system

* Strong in Communication and able to articulate.

* Agile knowledge is a must including various Agile ceremonies & processes.

* Automation tools knowledge and experience in any one of automation tool

* Hands on experience with Test Management & Defect Management tools like, XRAY, JIRA etc

* Bachelor's degree in Computer science or equivalent qualification

Preferred Skills/Qualification:

* Preferable to have hands on DevOps methodology

* Knowledge on how integrations and some ERP systems works.

* Hands on experience in any automation tool and framework

Home office setup (network, phone, etc.) Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, inspires thought leadership, and helps us build better solutions for our clients. We want someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration.

If you are comfortable with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Location : Raritan, New Jersey, United States || Bridgewater, New Jersey, United States

Employee Status : Full Time Employee

Shift : Day Job

Travel : No

Job Posting : Mar 25 2024

About Cognizant

Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at or follow us

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