QA Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 16, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 12, 2026. NTT DATA scores B on the Alion truth index.
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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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