Anko - Quality Assurance Manager

Anko Team Member Position Description : Position Title : Test ManagerLine Manager's Position Title : Engineering ManagerFunction : Kmart GroupKey Internal Stakeholder(s) : Corporate Systems TeamRequired Qualification Level : Bachelor Degree (Undergrad)Qualification Field : B. Tech/B. E.Preferred Qualification Level : NoneLevel of role : Line Manager / ProfessionalYears of Experience required for role : 10-15 yearsTechnical Skills required : Knowledge of cloud platforms is a plus. Strong exposure on Agile Methodologies.Primary Purpose of Role : The Test Manager is responsible for defining, implementing, and managing the overall testing strategy across projects or programs within Corporate Systems team in Kmart Group. This role ensures high-quality software delivery by leading QA teams, establishing testing standards, driving automation and quality engineering practices, and aligning QA activities with business objectives.Team Leadership and People Management : Leadership Mindset, Strategic Thinking with execution Focus. Leads AI driven quality engineering practices.Position Scope : Leadership, Commercial Capability.Key Responsibilities & Deliverables : - Demonstrating behaviours that are aligned with Kmart UGR's, Developing high performing teams, Recognising & rewarding high performance, Managing underperforming team members, Effective recruitment and selection.- Performance & development reviews completed for testing team.- Excellent Communication and Stakeholder Management.Traits / Abilities : Strong hands on experience in managing testing cycles - Functional, Regression, integration, system testing and UAT coordination.Operational Excellence : Test planning, estimation, and execution efficiency. Release quality - Zero defect slippages to the Production.About the Organisation : Anko is the global capability centre for Kmart Group Australia, fuelling growth aspirations of iconic Australian retail brands Kmart, Target and Anko. Based in Bangalore, India, we strive to accelerate retail innovation by building competitive capabilities in Technology, Data Sciences and Business Services that enable our brands to deliver delightful experiences to our in-store and online customers.Technical Proficiencies : Good to have exposure on Automation tools - qTest, Selenium/Playwright, API testing tools, Performance Testing tool - Jmeter etc.Role Context : - Individual contributors with responsibility in a professional or technical discipline or specialty, but may manage two or fewer employees. May direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs. - The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialised knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education (3-4 year University degree).Team Member Minimum Requirements : Test Management - Test Strategy, Governance, Planning, Execution, Defect Management & Reporting. Experience with testing applications like - UKG (Kronos), SAP, HR applications.Key Challenges of This Position : Multi Stakeholder management.Capability : Curiosity, Builds effective teams, Inspiring Communication, Strives for Improvement, Collaborates, Safety.Budget Accountability : Sales/Revenue or Capex/Opex.Key Responsibilities/Major Activities : Clear, concise, and professional in communication. Listens with interest to what others have to say. Shares information and updates with others as needed. Is clear and thorough in reports, documentation, and other written information.Interpersonal Skills with Internal Contacts : Influences others, Negotiates.Interpersonal Skills with External Contacts : Communicates information, Influences others, Negotiates.Safety Accountability : Accountable for a safe site for everyone, every day by implementing and evaluating safe work practices, improving safety performance and celebrating safety achievements. Reported and identified hazards are actioned. Report site incidents.Behaviour Capabilities : Applies new concepts and principles to address problems. Enjoys experimenting with test cases as a means to learn. Learns from mistakes and adjusts accordingly. Learns quickly when facing new situations. Participates in constructive dialogue with the team, ensuring multiple perspectives are considered. Places the team's priorities above personal objectives. Supports team decisions and promotes team spirit. Involves others appropriately when working on team projects. (ref:hirist.tech)