Testing Manager

Accenture Federal Services•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

At Accenture Federal Services, our purpose is to make the US federal government stronger and safer, and to improve people's lives. We are a technology company within global Accenture, with over 13,000 employees dedicated to leveraging technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. We are recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, offering a collaborative and supportive community where employees can grow, learn, and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training. Join us to drive positive, lasting change and advance missions for the government. As the Testing Manager, you will lead the modernization and strategic evolution of the testing function, transitioning from manual testing to scalable, automated solutions. You will champion quality assurance excellence, streamline testing workflows, and foster a high-performing team culture focused on continuous improvement. This role involves overseeing the design, development, and implementation of automated testing frameworks, ensuring seamless integration into delivery pipelines. You will establish rigorous standards for test coverage, reliability, and performance, aligning with project objectives and client expectations. Analyzing testing outcomes, creating detailed reporting dashboards, monitoring key quality metrics, and translating results into actionable insights for stakeholders and clients are key aspects of this position. While primarily a leadership role, occasional hands-on testing may be required for complex technical scenarios or to support the team during critical project milestones. Success in this role is supported by experience with industry-standard automation tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, Cypress), proficiency with test management platforms, and familiarity with Agile delivery models, CI/CD pipelines, and collaborative tools like Confluence and Jira. Strong communication skills, the ability to mentor diverse teams, and a proactive approach to process optimization are essential for thriving in this dynamic environment.

Requirements

Strong expertise in designing scalable automated test architectures for enterprise systems
Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab, etc.)
Solid understanding of API testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Postman, REST Assured)
Ability to analyze complex systems and identify opportunities for automation and quality improvement
Demonstrated success in stakeholder management and communicating technical concepts to non‑technical audiences
Proven capacity to coach and develop team members, fostering a collaborative and growth‑oriented environment

Nice To Haves

Background in federal compliance requirements or secure development practices is highly beneficial

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and support a multidisciplinary test team throughout the transition from manual to automated testing
Oversee the implementation, optimization, and maintenance of automated testing frameworks and tools
Establish and enforce testing standards, procedures, and quality benchmarks
Generate clear, actionable reports and present key testing metrics to stakeholders and clients
Perform hands‑on testing when required to resolve complex defects or support critical project phases
Partner closely with clients to understand requirements, communicate project status, and ensure alignment
Maintain comprehensive documentation of testing processes, frameworks, results, and best practices
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, speed, and efficiency across the testing lifecycle