Job Title:

Test Coordinator

Location:

Buffalo, NY (Hybrid)

Duration:

6+ Months

Salary:

$45-50/hr on C2C

Domain:

Digital transformation/migration in banking

Job Description:

• Develop and implement test plans that include both functional and non-functional testing.
• Design, develop, and execute manual and automated test cases.
• Identify and analyze software defects and work with the development team to resolve them.
• Coordinate testing efforts across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Work with project managers to ensure testing activities are included in project timelines and budgets.
• Prepare reports on testing activities, including test results and defect metrics.
• Develop and maintain test environments that mimic production environments.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, tools, and techniques for software testing.

Mandatory Skills:

• Lead and direct high priority projects impacting three or more businesses or functions, or complex projects affecting multiple businesses or functional areas.
• Ensure familiarity with scope and project objectives, establishing clear roles and responsibilities for project team members.
• Develop project plans, forecast and schedule, working with stakeholders to record detailed project requirements.
• Ensure plans include work breakdown, project organization chart, cost/budget, communication, risk, quality, and resource plans.
• Communicate project plans to affected parties to ensure a common understanding and align stakeholders.
• Execute tasks defined in the project plan to achieve project goals, managing budget and forecast.
• Monitor and control project work, including change controls, and measure project performance using appropriate tools.
• Implement approved actions and workarounds to mitigate project risks.
• Improve project team performance through leadership, mentoring, training, and motivation.
• Understand and adhere to company risk and regulatory standards, identifying issues needing escalation.
• Promote an environment that supports diversity and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
• Maintain internal control standards and implement audit points as applicable.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Desired/Secondary Skills:

• Manage high priority projects affecting three or more businesses or functional areas.
• Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate verification techniques.