Line of Business:
Technology Solutions
Job Description:

The Senior IT Manager Testing / QA manages / leads a team of Testing / QA professionals in providing a broad range of test services and solutions, ensuring established standards are met and planned objectives are achieved. Responsibilities include:

• Extensive experience in test automation, strong leadership capabilities, and a deep understanding of quality assurance methodologies.
• Ensure automation framework and tools are effective and align testing processes with overall business goals.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of test automation engineers.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive test automation strategy.
• Ensure test automation is integrated into the CI/CD pipeline for continuous testing.
• Ensure the automation framework is scalable, maintainable, and reusable across projects.
• Drive automation coverage metrics and identify areas for test optimization.
• Experience in running LARGE scale programs.
• Interface with executive leadership.

This person will act as the primary interface between the team and other groups including the vendor, developers, LOB, senior management, and support organizations for all activities and issues pertaining to the project. They will also lead the testing effort and / or team to plan, construct and execute release tests and in addition, apply testing methodologies, principles, and processes to define and implement key metrics to manage and assess the testing process, including test execution and defect resolution.

Depth & Scope:

• Leads multiple, broad and highly complex teams and/or projects which are diverse in scope (e.g., full line of business, tier 1-4 projects)
• Sets strategy and direction at an operational level, works autonomously in the management of the unit and collaborates with other business heads to establish and execute on common goals
• Directs/manages activities spanning across multiple product lines/ businesses, involving significant scope and complexity
• Understands strategic direction and champions alliances to benefit the Bank and/or department
• Directs the development of resolutions, plans and strategies for operational advancement
• Key contact / representative internally and externally
• Expert knowledge in project financial management and reporting
• Sound knowledge of external industry trends in relation to competency
• Advanced knowledge of business and/or delivery practices/disciplines
• Knowledge of principles, practices and IT processes appropriate to the development and stewardship of quality delivery

Education & Experience:

• Undergraduate degree or Technical Certificate
• Graduate degree, preferred
• 10+ years related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years proven experience in test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cucumber, REST, JUnit, TestNG, TOSCA).
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins).
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience with programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript).
• 5+ years of direct experience with test management tools (e.g., Jira).
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and how automation fits into Agile workflows.
• Apply business and functional knowledge to meet the teams overall test objectives.
• Lead and develop testing strategies and scenarios for review with both project and business teams to ensure alignment with project delivery documentation.
• Coach and advice testers as required.
• Superior customer communication and expectations management
• Exceptional understanding of software development and testing principles

Who We Are:
TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we deliver legendary customer experiences to over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to the Bank, those we serve, and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues.

TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy, we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking. Whether you've got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services, we can help you realize your potential. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs, we're here to support you towards your goals. As an organization, we keep growing - and so will you.

Our Total Rewards Package

Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes base salary and variable compensation/incentive awards (e.g., eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards, generally through participation in an incentive plan) and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off (including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO), banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition. Learn more

Additional Information:
We're delighted that you're considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we're committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Colleague Development
If you're interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You'll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD - and we're committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.

Training & Onboarding
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you've got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process
We'll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.

Accommodation

If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to complete the application process, email the TD Bank US Workplace Accommodations Program at USWAPTDO@td.com. Include your full name, best way to reach you, and the accommodation needed to assist you with the application process.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.