Bank Platform Transformation - Testing Strategy & Planning Lead - Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers•Atlanta, NE

11d

About The Position

The Testing Strategy & Planning Lead will shape testing approaches for bank platform transformation efforts, guide planning across test workstreams, and translate business and technology needs into practical validation activities. In PwC’s Software and Product Innovation practice, the role focuses on Testing and Quality Assurance to identify system-functionality gaps, organize test cases, and support validation across large platform changes. The Manager leads teams, coaches junior staff, manages client accounts, reviews deliverables, manages timelines, and identifies opportunities to improve testing planning and execution. The role applies sound judgment, technology, and disciplined project management to deliver dependable outcomes. Travel requirements are up to 40%.

Requirements

At least a Bachelor's degree.
At least 4 years of experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading testing strategy for core banking transformation initiatives.
Experience planning test approaches across complex banking platform programs.
Knowledge of testing methodology, STLC, and test management.
Experience utilizing Test Environment Management, defect management, and test case generation.
Experience mentoring teams through quality reviews and performance coaching.
Experience coordinating client-facing delivery across timelines, issues, and deliverables.

Responsibilities

Lead testing strategy and planning activities for core banking transformation initiatives.
Define test scope, priorities, and timelines across system, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing.
Coordinate test planning across business, technology, and delivery teams to validate readiness for platform releases.
Develop test scenarios, cases, and traceability coverage for complex banking processes and data flows.
Manage defect triage, root cause tracking, and issue-resolution follow-up through test cycles.
Oversee test environment preparation, test data needs, and execution readiness for phased delivery milestones.
Review testing outcomes and recommend remediation actions based on results, risks, and dependency impacts.
Coach team members on testing methodology, quality assurance processes, and automated testing approaches.
Monitor progress against delivery timelines and escalate blockers that affect release readiness.
Apply knowledge of core banking platforms, transformation programs, and banking operations to shape testing activities.
Lead teams, coach junior staff, manage client accounts, review deliverables, and identify opportunities to improve testing planning and execution.