Test Director

Position Title: Test DirectorLocation: SydneyCognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.), Cognizant combines a passion for client satisfaction, technology innovation, deep industry and business process expertise, and a global, collaborative workforce that embodies the future of work. Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 2000, and the Fortune 500 and is ranked among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.Our CultureYour passion, integrity and experience are integral to Cognizant's success. You will be welcomed into a dynamic and expanding global leader in IT and Business Consultancy. We take pride in our partnership with our clients, so your ability to add value and provide exceptional service to our clients are fundamental to your success. In return, you will be empowered with opportunities to develop your career and collaborate with talented colleagues in a supportive, diverse environment.As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.The RoleWe are seeking a passionate and experienced Test Director to lead a large program of work for one of the Big Four banks in Australia. As a Test Director, you will play a critical role in program test leadership, ensuring the successful delivery of testing initiatives within the program.Key Responsibilities:

• Provide program test leadership at the program level, leveraging your extensive experience in banking and financial services.
• Manage testing resources and budget across the program, including handling changes in scope, budget, effort, and timeframes.
• Perform performance management of testing personnel assigned to the program.
• Collaborate with other delivery stakeholders to monitor and measure upstream quality, ensuring scope, time, and quality objectives are met.
• Drive collaborative outcomes with stakeholders.
• Contribute to a leadership community, providing input for continuous improvement and innovation in testing service delivery.
• Ensure adherence to Enterprise standards, processes, and tools.
• Oversee defect management processes for the program.

Required Capabilities and Experience:

• 15 years of experience in test management.
• 5 years of program test management experience.
• Proficiency in risks, issues, and dependency management.
• Demonstrated project delivery leadership skills.
• Highly regarded operational leadership abilities.
• Expertise in defining testing processes and frameworks—from ideation and engagement to production and business value realization.
• Familiarity with Core Banking Applications, including understanding customer accounts, transactions, loans, deposits, and other financial products (mandatory familiarity with Australian Major Banking).
• Knowledge of Agile Methodology and various test management tools and techniques.

If you are a results-driven leader with a passion for quality assurance and program success, we encourage you to apply. Join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of excellence.Don't hesitate to contact our Cognizant team today to apply and register your interest in this full-time position in Sydney. We're looking forward to meeting you.At Cognizant, we engineer modern businesses to improve everyday life because we're dedicated to making a lasting impact. Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) engineers' modern businesses. We help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, we're improving everyday life. See how at or @cognizant.