[Remote] Testing SME Consultant

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Confidential company is seeking an experienced Testing SME Consultant to assess current testing practices across business, technology, and vendor teams. The consultant will define testing types, ownership, responsibilities, evidence requirements, and develop a sustainable testing ownership model and Testing Strategy and Approach Playbook.

Responsibilities

• Current State Review:
• Review and identify all current types of testing being performed across all teams
• Define each test type, including its purpose and when it should be used
• Identify gaps and risks
• Review current testing templates used by the PMO and other relevant teams
• Future State Testing Approach
• Types of testing
• Identify the appropriate owner for each test type
• Clarify who is responsible for:
• Creating the test
• Performing the test
• Reviewing the results
• Approving/signing off on the test
• Define the minimum documentation and evidence required for each test type, what standards or criteria determine whether testing passes or fail, and how do we ensure testing is consistent across projects
• Identify gaps, overlaps, or inconsistencies in the current testing process
• Assess and offer recommendations on modern testing methodologies, automated execution, and required tooling and resources to support a viable model
• Recommend a standardized approach for testing ownership and documentation
• Test Type Inventory – List of all identified test types
• Test Definitions – Clear definition and purpose of each test type
• Test Ownership Matrix (RACI) – Identification of the appropriate owner and supporting roles
• Testing Evidence Matrix – Definition of what evidence is required for each test type
• Gap Analysis – Identification of current gaps or inconsistencies
• Recommendations – Proposed future-state testing and ownership model

Skills

• Hands-on experience conducting software, system, and business testing, including functional, non-functional, system, and technical testing
• Experience with Test Automation and Test Data Management
• Experience with Quality Assurance, Test Governance, and process improvement
• Strong understanding of different testing types, methodologies, and best practices
• Experience defining testing roles, responsibilities, and ownership across teams
• Experience establishing testing documentation, standards, and evidence requirements
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder interview skills
• Having owned or served the Testing CoE
• Developed a Testing Strategy and Approach and/ or managed the function

Company Overview

Company H1B Sponsorship