Lead - IT Test Management

We are seeking a highly experienced Testing Center of Excellence (CoE) Lead to establish and drive Fortune Brands Innovations’ enterprise testing strategy across mission‑critical applications and platforms. This role requires deep expertise in implementing Testing CoE and Quality Assurance frameworks and tools, SDLC/STLC methodology, and waterfall/agile/scrum delivery models. The Testing CoE Lead will own end-to-end testing governance, execution, and delivery excellence across ERP (Oracle EBS/Oracle Cloud), Workday, Salesforce, web applications, and API-based integrations.

The ideal candidate combines hands-on testing proficiency with strategic leadership, ensuring solution quality, business process integrity, seamless cross-functional collaboration, and an exceptional user experience.

Position location – Hybrid (onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) - Deerfield, IL.  

Testing Strategy, Governance & Standards

• Lead QA strategy and execution for enterprise software initiatives across domains (Finance, Supply Chain, Insurance, B2B Commerce, etc.).
• Establish and maintain testing frameworks, standards, methodologies, and best practices across IT.
• Define and enhance test governance, templates, quality gates, and KPIs (defect leakage, coverage, traceability, etc.).
• Standardize SIT, UAT, regression, performance, and integration testing processes across platforms.

Enterprise Test Planning & Execution

• Lead test planning, test case design, test data strategy, and end‑to‑end execution for complex business and system processes.
• Coordinate testing efforts across multiple business units, CoEs, and external partners.
• Oversee daily test progress, risk management, defect triage, and root-cause analysis.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with PMO/ERP/HRIS/CRM/Web Platforms, etc. teams, functional SMEs, and development teams to ensure alignment on testing scope and readiness.
• Facilitate collaboration across various functional teams to validate end-to-end workflows and integrated processes.
• Communicate testing status, risks, and mitigation plans with clarity and confidence to executive stakeholders.

Hands-On Testing Leadership & Controls Oversight

• Perform hands-on activities including test script writing, scenario design, traceability mapping, and test execution as needed for critical programs.
• Validate system and business process changes to ensure they are robust, scalable, and production ready.

• Mentor and influence a robust testing competency across internal staff, contractors, and partner resources.
• Define roles and responsibilities within the Testing CoE; coach team members on methodology, tools, and QA discipline.
• Champion a culture of quality-first mindset, continuous improvement, and user-centric delivery.
• Ensure user confidence through well‑designed UAT cycles adhering to PMO stage-gate methodology, gate exit criteria & related metrics, training alignment, and go-live readiness activities.
• Drive improvements that elevate user satisfaction, reduce defects in production, and strengthen business trust in IT delivery.

Tooling & Automation

• Support evaluation and adoption of testing tools such as ServiceNow Test Management & Dashboards, Azure DevOps, Selenium, Oracle Cloud Test Automation, Workday Test Framework, and others.
• Introduce scalable automation strategies to accelerate regression cycles and minimize manual effort.

• 10+ years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance, Testing Leadership, or Business Analysis.
• Proven expertise leading testing across ERP, Workday, Salesforce, APIs, and large-scale enterprise applications.
• Strong command of SDLC, Agile/Scrum, and hybrid delivery models in matrixed environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex integration testing across multi-system landscapes.
• Experience coordinating with cross-functional business teams, PMO, and external implementation partners.
• Hands-on skills in test case creation, test management tools, and defect management processes.

Preferred

• Experience with Oracle EBS/Oracle Cloud ERP, Workday HCM/Finance, Salesforce Clouds, and modern integration tools.
• Familiarity with automation frameworks and performance/load testing tools.
• Background working in a Testing CoE model or helping stand up QA governance functions.
• Certifications such as ISTQB, CSM, PMP, or equivalent.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments with parallel projects and competing priorities.
• Leadership presence with the ability to influence without authority.
• High attention to detail and passion for process and quality discipline.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company. We’re focused on exciting opportunities within the home, security and commercial building markets. Our driving purpose is to elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too.

At Fortune Brands, we’re building something big. We’re advancing exciting innovations in all of our products and processes. We’re delivering trust, dependability, sustainability, and style. To make it all happen, we’ve transformed our workplace into an environment where smart, ambitious people have the support to reach their fullest potential.

When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength.

Explore life at Fortune Brands here.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $105,000 USD - $165,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water, outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments, with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury, contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more, visit our website at fbin.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Fortune Brands evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

Fortune Brands is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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