Senior Software Test Manager

Job Description:

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) is a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner delivering software, services, and solutions to global enterprises and public sector organizations — helping them harness AI to drive outcomes at a time of exponential change with speed. With deep expertise in Managed Infrastructure Services, Application Modernization, and Industry-Specific Software Solutions, DXC modernizes, secures, and operates some of the world’s most complex technology estates. Learn more on dxc.com.

Role Overview 

We are seeking a senior Test Manager to support testing strategy, governance, and execution for a large‑scale pension administration system implementation. This role requires a strong blend of test leadership, stakeholder management, regulatory awareness, and technical oversight, operating within a complex, highly regulated environment. 

The Test Manager will be responsible for supporting end‑to‑end testing approaches, working with a multi‑disciplinary testing team, coordinating vendors and client stakeholders, and supporting the delivery of a high‑quality, compliant solution.

This role also requires the individual to execute quality assurance tasks as the Test Manager role will not fully utilize their time.  The execution will make them more capable in the Test Manager role and performing as a conduit between the teams.

Key Responsibilities 

Strategic Test Planning & Management 

• Support and advocate for the overall test strategy and master test plan aligned with the program roadmap 
• Support best practice testing standards, methodologies, and entry/exit criteria across all test phases 
• Identify testing risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies 

Test Execution & Governance 

• Work with a team of test analysts, automation specialists, and domain experts 
• Be cognizant of testing activities across multiple project workstreams and vendor teams 
• Participate in test case management, defect tracking, triage, and resolution processes 
• Chair UAT defect review meetings with the client and provide regular test status and quality reporting 
• Monitor UAT progress and quality metrics, adjusting approach as required 

Pension‑Specific Testing Requirements 

• Understand what is required to perform accurate testing of pension calculations, eligibility rules, service credits, and benefit payments 
• Participate in testing member services, employer interfaces, payroll processing, and financial reconciliation functions 

Stakeholder Management 

• Coordinate and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with client business teams 
• Facilitate testing workshops and requirements clarification sessions 
• Communicate testing progress, risks, and issues to project governance bodies 
• Manage vendor testing activities and deliverables 

Required Qualifications 

• 8+ years of experience in software testing, with 5+ years in test leadership or test management roles 
• Proven experience leading testing for large‑scale system implementations 
• Hands‑on experience with data migration testing in complex environments 
• Strong knowledge of test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., ALM, Jira, Azure DevOps) 
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycles (Agile and Waterfall) 
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with pension administration systems or similar financial / benefits platforms 
• ISTQB Advanced Level or equivalent certification 
• Knowledge of actuarial concepts, financial calculations, or regulatory testing 
• Experience working in public sector or highly regulated environments 

This role is onsite in Toronto at the client location.

DXC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome the many dimensions of diversity. Accommodation of special needs for qualified candidates may be considered within the framework of the DXC Accommodation Policy.

In addition, DXC Technology is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need assistance in filling out the employment application or require a reasonable accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail AODA Canada Requests.

Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing a reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

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