About BNP Paribas India Solutions:
Established in 2005, BNP Paribas India Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA, European Union’s leading bank with an international reach. With delivery centers located in Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai, we are a 24x7 global delivery center. India Solutions services three business lines: Corporate and Institutional Banking, Investment Solutions and Retail Banking for BNP Paribas across the Group. Driving innovation and growth, we are harnessing the potential of over 10000 employees, to provide support and develop best-in-class solutions.
About BNP Paribas Group:
BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading bank and key player in international banking. It operates in 65 countries and has nearly 185,000 employees, including more than 145,000 in Europe. The Group has key positions in its three main fields of activity: Commercial, Personal Banking & Services for the Group’s commercial & personal banking and several specialised businesses including BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval; Investment & Protection Services for savings, investment, and protection solutions; and Corporate & Institutional Banking, focused on corporate and institutional clients. Based on its strong diversified and integrated model, the Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporates and institutional clients) to realize their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance. In Europe, BNP Paribas has four domestic markets: Belgium, France, Italy, and Luxembourg. The Group is rolling out its integrated commercial & personal banking model across several Mediterranean countries, Turkey, and Eastern Europe. As a key player in international banking, the Group has leading platforms and business lines in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in Asia-Pacific. BNP Paribas has implemented a Corporate Social Responsibility approach in all its activities, enabling it to contribute to the construction of a sustainable future, while ensuring the Group's performance and stability
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At BNP Paribas, we passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected and can bring their authentic selves to work. We prohibit Discrimination and Harassment of any kind and our policies promote equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, irrespective of, but not limited to their gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, colour, national origin, age, religion, social status, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status etc. As a global Bank, we truly believe that inclusion and diversity of our teams is key to our success in serving our clients and the communities we operate in.
About Business line/Function:
Job Title:
GBIT – Test Manager
Date:
20/1/2025
Department:
GBIT- NAR
Location:
Mumbai
Business Line / Function:
GBIT- NAR Testing
Reports to:
(Direct)
AVP
Grade:
(if applicable)
(Functional)
Number of Direct Reports:
1
Directorship / Registration:
NA
Position Purpose
- The Test Manager is responsible for overall responsibility and management of the deliveries and resources related to manual as well as automation testing phases of project/sprint lifecycle.
Understanding client requirements and preparing implementation roadmap. Interacting with global teams to agree work package deliverables (functional, automation, performance and security testing) and ensure successful and timely execution of test activities.
· Day to Day activities include –
o Preparing Test Strategy, Test effort estimation, Release and test Planning and scheduling of test activities, Capacity planning
o Planning, Scheduling and tracking tasks assigned to teams
o Influencing and directing the test approach for a number of different projects to ensure effective and efficient completion of testing activities
o Test Status and KPIs, Metrics reporting
o Checking the impact of the changes in business.
o Understanding testing principles and practices
o Ability to plan, design and execute test cases.
o Ability to understand JIRA workflow
o Ability to write and understand Test Plan documents to be aligned with the governance.
o Maintenance of knowledge repository
Responsibilities
Direct Responsibilities
· Implementing Standard Test processes as per Service Catalogue, suggesting improvements if any
· Implementing a consistent offshore testing process across a number of project teams
· Implement Risk based testing and other testing techniques
· Risk Management, change management, defect management, following configuration management practices
· Providing career path and guidance to team members, Performance management
· Participate in initiatives, KPI & quarterly lever monitoring, reporting to senior management
· Supervise knowledge database of the test assets
· To prepare and publish weekly / monthly Status Reports
· Innovation and Continuous improvement
· Participation in project Audits
· Overall responsibility and management of the Automation Service delivery
· Help resources to upgrade their skills (training / mentoring) to achieve their career path and goals. This in turn will lead to Service Delivery excellence
Contributing Responsibilities
· Team player.
· Effectively communicating the work status and delivery status.
· Adhere to timelines set for the delivery.
· Ability to run SQL statement to check data for application.
· Identify Automation talent needs/role profiles and to facilitate alignment of employee competencies with organization needs, including recruitment and ongoing capability development
Technical & Behavioral Competencies
· Experience in Banking / Finance space, especially Global Banking (Payments, Credits).
· Good Communications Skills with good client facing skills.
· Understanding of Software Development/Testing Life Cycle (SDLC/STLC).
· Knowledge of SQL and working in Microsoft Excel.
· Having good SQL knowledge for creating dashboards in JIRA
· Knowledge of Automation.
Behavioral:
· Should be able to work in a multi-cultural setup with different teams.
· Dynamic, Proactive and Teamwork oriented
· Flexible attitude, Ability to perform under pressure.
· A commitment to quality and a thorough approach to work
· Ready to work in Shifts.
Specific Qualifications (if required)
Skills Referential
Behavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills)
Decision Making
Ability to deliver / Results driven
Communication skills - oral & written
Personal Impact / Ability to influence
Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills)
Ability to manage a project
Ability to develop and adapt a process
Ability to inspire others & generate people's commitment
Ability to develop others & improve their skills
Ability to manage / facilitate a meeting, seminar, committee, training…
Education Level:
Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Experience Level
At least 10 years
Other/Specific Qualifications (if required)
