UAT Program Manager
UAT Program Manager
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$ 176000 - 275000
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Job Description
Were in an unbelievably exciting area of tech and are fundamentally reshaping the data storage industry. Here you lead with innovative thinking grow along with us and join the smartest team in the industry.
This type of workwork that changes the worldis what the tech industry was founded on. So if youre ready to seize the endless opportunities and leave your mark come join us.
Overview:
We are seeking a seasoned UAT Program Manager to join the Integrated Operations PMO to drive User Acceptance Testing (UAT) strategy and execution across large-scale cross-functional initiatives. This role is pivotal in ensuring that end-to-end business validation is planned executed and governed effectively enabling successful product and capability rollouts. The UAT Program Manager will lead the coordination between business stakeholders IT and PMO ensuring testing readiness execution excellence and stakeholder alignment throughout the UAT lifecycle.
The ideal candidate is a structured program manager with experience running UAT at scale coupled with strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities. This role supports the successful delivery of critical change initiatives by providing UAT strategy execution oversight and readiness governance.
Responsibilities:
- Lead UAT Strategy & Governance:
Partner with IT PMO teams and business stakeholders to define UAT framework entrance/exit criteria roles schedule and strategy. Ensure alignment with overall project timelines and business goals. Facilitate UAT sign-off processes and drive accountability across stakeholder groups - Drive Testing Readiness:
Oversee the development and coordination of test scenarios scripts and data preparation. Ensure test environments access and tester onboarding are completed in advance of execution. Maintain traceability and alignment between test plans and business requirements - Provide Oversight & Coordination on UAT Execution:
Manage UAT tester rosters kickoff logistics and scheduling. Support day-to-day execution by tracking test case completion logging and escalating defects and providing ongoing tester support. Deliver daily execution status reports and consolidate results summaries - Ensure Communication & Stakeholder Alignment:
Act as the central point of coordination between business users IT and PMO for all UAT-related activities. Provide proactive updates maintain issue and escalation logs and facilitate regular status checkpoints to ensure transparency and responsiveness - Business Scenario Development:
Collaborate with business stakeholders to define real-world validation scenarios that reflect post-launch business use. Ensure traceability of scenarios back to business requirements and intended outcomes. - Collaborative Ownership with Test & Technical Partners:
Ensure seamless handoff and continuity from technical/system testing to UAT. Partner on test environment readiness data access and risk mitigation planning. - Support Continuous Improvement:
Capture lessons learned refine UAT playbooks and contribute to the standardization of tools and templates across initiatives. Identify execution gaps or resource needs and provide recommendations for ongoing process maturity
Qualifications:
- 8-10 years of experience in program or project management with a strong focus on UAT or testing coordination for enterprise initiatives
- Highly analytical and process-oriented with strong execution skills and a focus on results.
- Proven ability to lead large-scale cross-functional testing efforts involving business IT and PMO stakeholders with both execution and adoption focus.
- Strong understanding of software testing lifecycle test planning and defect management
- Excellent organizational and execution skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
- Effective communicator with strong stakeholder management influence and facilitation abilities
- Experience working in partnership with project/program managers business stakeholders and IT teams to ensure aligned execution.
- Proficiency in tools such as Google Suite Asana JIRA SPM or similar
- Project management certification (e.g. PMP CAPM) is preferred
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum practices and change management principles is a plus
We are an in-office environment and therefore you will be expected to work full-time from the Santa Clara CA office in compliance with Pures policies unless you have time off or work travel or other approved leave.
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Salary ranges are determined based on role level and location. For positions open to candidates in multiple geographical locations the base salary range is reflective of the labor market across the applicable locations.
This role may be eligible for incentive pay and/or equity.
There is no application deadline and we accept applications on an ongoing basis until the job is filled.
The annual base salary range is:
$176000 - $275000 USD
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:
- Pure Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically like a challenge and aspire to be trailblazers.
- Pure Growth: We give you the space and support to grow along with us and to contribute to something meaningful. We have been Named Fortunes Best Large Workplaces in the Bay Area Fortunes Best Workplaces for Millennials and certified as a Great Place to Work!
- Pure Team: We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good.
And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance including flexible time off wellness resources and company-sponsored team events. Check out for more information.
ACCOMMODATIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY:
Candidates with disabilities may request accommodations for all aspects of our hiring process. For more on this contact us at if youre invited to an interview.
WHERE DIFFERENCES FUEL INNOVATION:
Were forging a future where everyone finds their rightful place and where every voice matters. Where uniqueness isnt just accepted but embraced. Thats why we are committed to fostering the growth and development of every person cultivating a sense of community through our Employee Resource Groups and advocating for inclusive leadership. At Pure Storage diversity equity inclusion and sustainability are part of our DNA because we believe our people will shape the next chapter of our success story.
Pure Storage is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples racialized people people with disabilities people from gender and sexually diverse communities and people with intersectional identities. We also encourage you to apply even if you feel you dont match all of the role criteria. If you think you can do the job and feel youre a good match please apply.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
