Job Description
Team Leadership & Management:
Promote shared ownership among related departments, divisions, and stakeholders, and drive cross-functional collaboration to resolve organizational issues.
Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture focused on continuous improvement and excellence in testing practices
Vendor & Offshore Management:
-Manage and coordinate with India-based offshore vendors to optimize testing capabilities and cost-effectiveness
Establish clear communication protocols, quality standards, and performance metrics for offshore partnerships
Ensure knowledge transfer and maintain consistent testing standards across onshore and offshore teams
Strategic Planning & AI Integration:
Develop and implement comprehensive test strategies leveraging generative AI technologies to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness
Research, evaluate, and deploy AI-powered testing tools and methodologies
Create roadmaps for digital transformation in testing processes and automation
Operational Excellence:
Ensure testing processes align with regulatory requirements specific to the Japanese insurance industry
Collaborate with development teams, product managers, and business stakeholders to define testing requirements
Implement and maintain testing frameworks, standards, and best practices
Qualifications
- Leadership Skills: Proven experience in managing cross-functional teams and offshore partnerships
- Bilingual Communication: Fluency in both Japanese and English (written and verbal)
- Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of software testing methodologies, automation frameworks, and quality assurance processes
- AI & Innovation: Knowledge of generative AI applications in software testing and quality assurance
- Insurance Industry Knowledge: Understanding of insurance business processes and regulatory requirements in Japan
- Project Management: Strong skills in budget management, contract negotiation, and vendor relationship management
Benefits
Social health insurance
Pension
Annual leave