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QA Manager

NTT DATA · IT Services & Consulting

  • Noida, IN-UP, India
  • Hybrid
  • Posted today
  • Software Engineering

About the job

India T&M Special Bonus:

Req ID:   383434

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 QA Manager to join our team in Noida, Uttar Pradesh (IN-UP), India (IN).

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic QA Manager to independently drive and manage quality assurance programs for complex IT initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with excellent stakeholder management skills, hands-on technical depth, and proven experience in delivering at least one AI-based solution.

This role requires ownership, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams in a fast-paced enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities

Independently lead end-to-end QA strategy and execution across multiple programs
Define and implement QA governance, test strategy, and quality metrics
Drive automation strategy and improve test efficiency through modern frameworks
Manage complex stakeholder environments including business, technology, and leadership teams
Ensure quality deliverables in AI/ML-based projects (model validation, data testing, bias testing, etc.)
Collaborate with DevOps, engineering, product, and data teams
Establish best practices in functional, regression, integration, performance, and security testing
Provide regular status updates, risk assessments, and mitigation plans
Mentor and lead QA teams including manual and automation testers
Drive continuous improvement and innovation within QA practices

Mandatory Skills & Experience

10+ years in IT with at least 5+ years in QA leadership roles
Experience managing QA for complex enterprise programs
Delivered at least one AI/ML-based solution project
Strong experience in automation testing (framework design & implementation)
Experience working in Agile / DevOps environments

✔ Technical Skills

Automation tools: Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar
API testing tools: Postman, Rest Assured
Performance testing tools: JMeter, LoadRunner (preferred)
CI/CD tools: Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab
Understanding of AI/ML testing concepts (data validation, model accuracy, bias detection)
Good understanding of cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP preferred)
Knowledge of security and compliance testing basics

✔ Soft Skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong stakeholder and executive management capability
Ability to independently drive programs with minimal supervision
Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability
Leadership and team-building skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in AI governance and model validation frameworks
Exposure to GenAI testing approaches
Certifications such as ISTQB, PMP, SAFe, or Agile certifications
Experience managing distributed/global teams

Key Competencies

Strategic Thinking
Ownership & Accountability
Technical Depth
Innovation Mindset

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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