[Remote] Program Manager, Testing Lead

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Sand Cherry Associates excels in delivering strategic customer-centric initiatives through data-empowered solutions. They are seeking an experienced Testing Lead and Program Manager to oversee an enterprise-wide initiative, focusing on defining, documenting, executing, and tracking test progress for a large program.ResponsibilitiesAbility to execute an end-to-end test strategy across multiple legacy and acquired systemsData Reconciliation & Validation Expertise: Strong skills in validating data from different teams across the organization. This includes mapping, transformation logic, reconciliation reports, and ensuring data integrity between legacy and new platformsSystem Integration Testing:Deep understanding of integration testing across APIs, middleware, and interfaces between HRIS, ERP, finance, and identity management systemsCross-Functional Coordination:Experience collaborating with HR, IT, Finance, Security, and external vendors to ensure testing alignment across business processes, data governance, and system dependenciesDefect and Issue Management: Advanced proficiency in managing complex defect cycles, root-cause analysis, and resolution tracking using enterprise toolsChange & Cutover Readiness Testing: Ability to simulate post-integration scenarios and validate readiness for go-live across multiple business unitsAutomation and Regression Testing Design: Proficiency in building automated regression suites to support ongoing releases and platform stabilization post-mergerCompliance and Security Testing: Knowledge of compliance concerns and experience validating access controls, PII security, and audit readinessReporting and Analytics Validation: Capability to test analytics, dashboards, and KPI accuracy across integrated data warehouses and business intelligence toolsExecutive-Level Communication and Risk Reporting: Proven ability to summarize test progress, quality metrics, risks, and mitigation plans for a large team of executive stakeholders and program governance teamsDefine and document test approach and delivery plan for multiple workstreams of a large programEnsure all test phases have appropriate entry / exit criteria and clearly defined expectations for obtaining sign-off against these prior to Go LiveMonitor and report the status and progress of each test phase to stakeholders across the organization, including senior executive leadershipImplement a well-structured approach to test defect management and incident reporting, including standardization of defect logging procedures and deriving metrics/KPIsFacilitate defect triage calls when requiredSkillsExperience with project/program management in planning, defining and documenting testing progressStrong experience with test strategy and creating detailed test plans in a large enterprise organizationKnowledge of navigating testing tools and systems such as Jira Zephyr or othersExperience with Jira, Confluence, and SmartSheet requiredExperience with data testing, system integration and support is requiredKeen attention to detail, represented in both test plan documentation and program communicationsKnowledgeable in MS PowerPoint creating and presenting executive-level communications is requiredExtracts and distills key requirements from conversations, and investigates information independently to develop full understanding and ability to articulateAbility to execute on multiple deliverables in parallel efficiently and accuratelyExpert ability to transition between tasks and prioritize business needs; overall flexible to changeKnowledge of test automation tools and process for implementationBachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or similar fieldMust have experience with systems integration and data testing as mentioned aboveBenefitsHealth and financial benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401k and PTOCompany OverviewSand Cherry is a management consulting firm based in Denver. It was founded in 2001, and is headquartered in Littleton, Colorado, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://sandcherryassociates.com.