Test Program Manager

About the role

As a Test Program Manage r, you will make an impact by leading end-to-end testing strategy and execution for complex transformation programs, ensuring quality, risk mitigation, and timely delivery. You will be a valued member of the quality engineering team and work collaboratively with client executive leadership, business stakeholders, and cross-functional delivery teams.

In this role, you will:

Define and drive a unified, comprehensive test strategy across all program streams, ensuring full coverage, resource alignment, and budget adherence

Develop integrated test plans and traceability matrices covering application functionality, data migration, workflows, and reporting

Establish and govern a stage gate assurance framework across preparation, cutover, go-live, and post-go-live validation phases

Lead execution oversight across all QA workstreams, proactively identifying risks and driving issue and defect resolution

Design and implement mock, parallel run, and automation-first testing strategies in collaboration with business and technology teams

Work model: Remote

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this roles business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in Newport Beach, CA. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project youre engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

What you need to have to be considered

15+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, including at least 5 years in program-level test management

Proven experience working with client IT and business executive leadership, with strong stakeholder and communication skills

Demonstrated expertise in developing test strategies, plans, and execution frameworks for functional, system integration, and end-to-end testing in large transformation programs

Hands-on experience with automation-first testing approaches and CI/CD environments

Strong skills in risk management, defect resolution, and delivery oversight across complex QA programs

These will help you stand out

Experience leveraging AI/ML or GenAI tools to enhance testing efficiency and quality

Experience with data testing and Oracle Finance modules

Hands-on experience with Tosca or similar automation platforms

Exposure to large-scale enterprise transformation programs involving data migration and system integration

Strong ability to collaborate across business and technical teams to drive testing innovation

Were excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Dont hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting ideas to this role.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until June 08, 2026.

The annual salary for this position is between $83,250 - $131,500 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizants discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizants applicable plans.

Benefits:

Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.