Lead IT Test Management
Deerfield, WI - USA
Job Summary
Testing Strategy Governance & Standards
- Lead QA strategy and execution for enterprise software initiatives across domains (Finance Supply Chain Insurance B2B Commerce etc.).
- Establish and maintain testing frameworks standards methodologies and best practices across IT.
- Define and enhance test governance templates quality gates and KPIs (defect leakage coverage traceability etc.).
- Standardize SIT UAT regression performance and integration testing processes across platforms.
Enterprise Test Planning & Execution
- Lead test planning test case design test data strategy and endtoend execution for complex business and system processes.
- Coordinate testing efforts across multiple business units CoEs and external partners.
- Oversee daily test progress risk management defect triage and root-cause analysis.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner closely with PMO/ERP/HRIS/CRM/Web Platforms etc. teams functional SMEs and development teams to ensure alignment on testing scope and readiness.
- Facilitate collaboration across various functional teams to validate end-to-end workflows and integrated processes.
- Communicate testing status risks and mitigation plans with clarity and confidence to executive stakeholders.
Hands-On Testing Leadership & Controls Oversight
- Perform hands-on activities including test script writing scenario design traceability mapping and test execution as needed for critical programs.
- Validate system and business process changes to ensure they are robust scalable and production ready.
- Mentor and influence a robust testing competency across internal staff contractors and partner resources.
- Define roles and responsibilities within the Testing CoE; coach team members on methodology tools and QA discipline.
- Champion a culture of quality-first mindset continuous improvement and user-centric delivery.
- Ensure user confidence through welldesigned UAT cycles adhering to PMO stage-gate methodology gate exit criteria & related metrics training alignment and go-live readiness activities.
- Drive improvements that elevate user satisfaction reduce defects in production and strengthen business trust in IT delivery.
Tooling & Automation
- Support evaluation and adoption of testing tools such as ServiceNow Test Management & Dashboards Azure DevOps Selenium Oracle Cloud Test Automation Workday Test Framework and others.
- Introduce scalable automation strategies to accelerate regression cycles and minimize manual effort.
Qualifications :
- 10 years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance Testing Leadership or Business Analysis.
- Proven expertise leading testing across ERP Workday Salesforce APIs and large-scale enterprise applications.
- Strong command of SDLC Agile/Scrum and hybrid delivery models in matrixed environments.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex integration testing across multi-system landscapes.
- Experience coordinating with cross-functional business teams PMO and external implementation partners.
- Hands-on skills in test case creation test management tools and defect management processes.
Preferred
- Experience with Oracle EBS/Oracle Cloud ERP Workday HCM/Finance Salesforce Clouds and modern integration tools.
- Familiarity with automation frameworks and performance/load testing tools.
- Background working in a Testing CoE model or helping stand up QA governance functions.
- Certifications such as ISTQB CSM PMP or equivalent.
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities.
- Excellent communication facilitation and stakeholdermanagement skills.
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments with parallel projects and competing priorities.
- Leadership presence with the ability to influence without authority.
- High attention to detail and passion for process and quality discipline.
Additional Information :
COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
Fortune Brands Innovations Inc. is an industry-leading home security and digital products company. Were focused on exciting opportunities within the home security and commercial building markets. Our driving purpose is to elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders but for people and the planet too.
At Fortune Brands were building something big. Were advancing exciting innovations in all of our products and processes. Were delivering trust dependability sustainability and style. To make it all happen weve transformed our workplace into an environment where smart ambitious people have the support to reach their fullest potential.
When you join Fortune Brands you become part of a high-performing team empowered to think big learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged be their authentic selves and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $105000 USD - $165000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range or be above or below the range based on factors including but not limited to education training experience professional achievement business need and addition to base salary employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance or a role-based sales incentive plan.
At Fortune Brands we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates unique needs. This includes robust health plans a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution product discounts flexible time off benefits adoption benefits and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.
Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more visit our website at .
Equal Employment Opportunity
Fortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Fortune Brands evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex gender identity or expression national origin ancestry age disability/handicap status marital status protected veteran status sexual orientation genetic history or information or any other legally protected characteristic.
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Fortune Brands is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process please contact us at and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have ... View more