Senior Test Lead / Test Manager

Expleo•Minneapolis, MN

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

Trissential is hiring a Senior Test Lead / Test Manager to join our client’s team and take ownership of portfolio‑level quality and release readiness across a large, integrated Salesforce ecosystem. This is a senior, high‑visibility role where you’ll lead through influence—setting strategy, enforcing governance, and ensuring risk transparency—without direct people management. If you thrive in complex enterprise environments, enjoy being the accountable authority for quality outcomes, and know how to balance strategy with execution, this role was built for you. Enterprise‑Level Impact – Own portfolio test readiness across Salesforce, mobile, web, APIs, and backend systems. Leadership Without Burnout – Influence outcomes through governance, strategy, and accountability—not daily line management. True Work‑Life Balance – 40‑hour work week, business hours, no weekends. Strategic Partnership Model – Work closely with product, architecture, release management, and enterprise quality leadership. Modern Testing Focus – Automation, AI‑assisted testing, and continuous improvement are encouraged. Location Flexibility – Open to fully remote candidates with quarterly travel.

Requirements

10+ years of experience as a Test Lead, Test Manager, Program Test Lead, or Portfolio QA Lead
Extensive Salesforce testing experience within large, integrated enterprise platforms
Strong knowledge of mobile, web, and API testing across complex system landscapes
Deep understanding of enterprise test strategies, KPIs, governance, and release readiness
Proven experience leading large, multi‑release portfolios in matrixed environments
Proficiency with Jira and Xray for test and requirements management
Exceptional soft skills—strong communication, accountability, documentation, and cross‑functional collaboration
Ability to challenge teams constructively and enforce quality standards

Nice To Haves

Hands‑on or strategic experience with test automation using Playwright, Appium, and/or Karate
Exposure to AI‑assisted or modern testing practices
Experience working in regulated industries (utilities strongly preferred)
Prior oversight of system integrators and large offshore testing teams
Familiarity with Tricentis testing tools
Certifications such as ISTQB, SAFe, Agile, or Salesforce credentials

Responsibilities

Own portfolio‑level test planning, governance enforcement, and risk management
Serve as the accountable authority for portfolio and release test sign‑off
Provide oversight and direction to offshore test leads and teams (~140 resources) across multiple vendors
Coordinate testing across concurrent initiatives and complex, multi‑release portfolios
Act as the primary conduit for test status, quality metrics, and release risk reporting to portfolio leadership
Partner closely with product teams, release management, architecture, and enterprise quality leadership
Ensure system integrators adhere to enterprise testing standards, KPIs, and governance models
Act as an escalation point for quality issues, delivery risks, and process deviations
Drive continuous improvement in testing processes, automation strategy, and quality outcomes