A Test Program Manager (or Test Engineering Program Manager) leads cross-functional teams to define, plan, and execute product testing strategies, ensuring quality from development to launch. They manage test schedules, budgets, and vendor relations while driving bug resolution and reporting status to leadership. Apple +4

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Planning: Define comprehensive end-to-end testing strategies, covering functional, regression, and system testing.

Cross-Functional Leadership: Coordinate with software, hardware, and RF test engineers to align testing with product development.

Execution & Monitoring: Drive test readiness reviews, monitor test execution, and manage defect reporting.

Vendor & Budget Management: Manage test suppliers, vendors, and development budgets.

Risk Management: Proactively identify project risks, inter-dependencies, and bottlenecks to ensure on-time delivery. Apple +6

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with test technologies, CICD, and automation tools.

Project Management: Experience with software development lifecycles (SDLC) and complex product testing.

Communication: Excellent leadership, presentation, and conflict-resolution skills.

Education/Experience: Often requires a degree in Engineering (Software/Electrical) and experience in testing or program management. Apple +4