Project Manager/TesterWe are seeking a highly motivated Test Analyst with strong project management capabilities to join our Payments Testing team. This role supports a global payments network and is responsible for designing and executing test cases against technical specifications while also leading and managing concurrent testing initiatives.This is a hybrid role combining:Hands-on Test Analysis & Test Design (Primary Focus)Project Management & Stakeholder Coordination (Secondary but Critical)The ideal candidate is a strong Test Analyst who can independently lead projects, manage stakeholders, and drive deliverables to completion.Our team supports two major releases annually (April and October), each lasting approximately nine months and overlapping. We perform development testing for merchants, acquirers, and issuers participating in the global payments network.
As one release concludes, the next is already underway. This role is designed to help manage overlapping initiatives and reduce single points of failure within the team.Key ResponsibilitiesTest Analysis & Design (Primary Responsibility)Review and interpret technical specifications and requirement changesTranslate technical documentation into detailed, structured test casesDesign manual and automated test scenariosValidate expected results against specificationsParticipate in peer reviews of test casesExecute and validate test resultsSupport migration to a new testing platformThis role requires the ability to think analytically and translate technical requirements into actionable test designs.Project Management & Stakeholder CoordinationLead testing efforts for one major release while supporting anotherManage multiple concurrent initiatives (2–12 per release cycle)Engage initiative owners and business stakeholdersFacilitate requirement discussions and testing scope definitionSet deadlines and hold stakeholders accountableTrack progress and communicate status updatesIdentify and escalate risks or issues proactivelyThe individual must be able to independently run projects without relying on others to drive timelines.Communication & CollaborationServe as a liaison between business stakeholders and testing teamsMaintain clear written documentationLead working sessions and stakeholder meetingsCommunicate changes, risks, and updates effectivelySupport training and enablement of business partners as neededStrong written and verbal communication skills are essential.Required QualificationsExperience as a Project Manager and Test Analyst / QA Analyst / Test EngineerStrong ability to write detailed test cases from technical specificationsExperience managing or leading projects (formal title not required)Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneouslyStrong stakeholder management and communication skillsExperience working with technical documentation and requirementsPreferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)Experience in payments industry (not required – can be trained)Exposure to API testingExperience with automation testing toolsProgramming or coding background (language flexible; no specific language required)Familiarity with JIRA or custom requirements management toolsExperience supporting release-based project cyclesTools & EnvironmentManual and partial automated testing (new platform implementation underway)Custom-built requirements management tool (SharePoint-based)Some JIRA exposureMix of batch and real-time interface testingEvolving automation capabilities