About the job
Encora is seeking an experienced IT Project Test Manager in Kuala Lumpur to lead testing strategy, planning, and execution for complex IT projects. This role calls for strong leadership, deep technical knowledge, and the ability to work well with cross-functional teams. The goal: deliver high-quality results that meet business requirements.
Key responsibilities
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Test strategy and planning
- Define and carry out a comprehensive test strategy and approach for each project.
- Create detailed test plans and schedules, allocating resources efficiently.
- Set clear test objectives, scope, and success criteria.
- Align all testing processes with project timelines and business needs.
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Test execution
- Oversee all testing activities, including SIT, UAT, penetration, performance, and regression testing.
- Ensure test environments, tools, and data are properly set up and maintained before testing begins.
- Work closely with project managers, developers, business analysts, and end-users to keep testing on track.
- Coordinate the end-to-end testing process across teams and stakeholders to maintain quality and meet business goals.
- Communicate risks, issues, and test results to stakeholders in a clear, actionable way.
- Use test execution metrics (such as execution rates and pass/fail rates) to track progress, spot challenges, escalate issues, and support improvements.
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Defect management
- Log all defects thoroughly, including steps to reproduce, environment details, severity, and supporting evidence.
- Work with business and technical teams to prioritize defect fixes based on business impact.
- Coordinate with IT teams and stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of defects.
- Track defect status through all stages: open, in progress, resolved, retested, and closed.
- Facilitate defect triage meetings to review and prioritize fixes.
