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prometric

Test Center Manager

Ashwaubenon, WI · On-site

$17 - $20/hr

Test Center Manager REPORTS TO: Channel Engagement Manager or Sr. Manager DEPARTMENT: Test Center LOCATION: Ashwaubenon, WI TEST CENTER ADDRESS: 1525 Park Pl #400, Ashwaubenon, WI 54304 Please ...

prometric

Test Center Manager

Ashwaubenon, WI · On-site

$17 - $20/hr

Test Center Manager REPORTS TO: Channel Engagement Manager or Sr. Manager DEPARTMENT: Test Center LOCATION: Ashwaubenon, WI TEST CENTER ADDRESS: 1525 Park Pl #400, Ashwaubenon, WI 54304 Please ...

prometric

Test Center Manager

Ashwaubenon, WI

$17 - $20/hr

Test Center Manager REPORTS TO: Channel Engagement Manager or Sr. Manager DEPARTMENT: Test Center LOCATION: Ashwaubenon, WI TEST CENTER ADDRESS: 1525 Park Pl #400, Ashwaubenon, WI 54304 Please ...

Prometric

Test Center Manager

Ashwaubenon, WI · On-site

$20/hr

Test Center Manager REPORTS TO: Channel Engagement Manager or Sr. Manager DEPARTMENT: Test Center LOCATION: Ashwaubenon, WI TEST CENTER ADDRESS: 1525 Park Pl #400, Ashwaubenon, WI 54304 Please ...

Ducommun

Test Technician

Appleton, WI · On-site

Test Technician Build, test, troubleshoot, and repair electronic and electromechanical assemblies, per applicable documentation and quality workmanship standards. Who are we? Founded in 1849 ...

Ducommun, Inc.

Test Technician

Appleton, WI · On-site

Test Technician Build, test, troubleshoot, and repair electronic and electromechanical assemblies, per applicable documentation and quality workmanship standards. Who are we? Founded in 1849 ...

Ducommun

Test Technician

Appleton, WI · On-site

Test Technician Build, test, troubleshoot, and repair electronic and electromechanical assemblies, per applicable documentation and quality workmanship standards. Who are we? Founded in 1849 ...

Ducommun

Test Technician

Appleton, WI · On-site

Test Technician Build, test, troubleshoot, and repair electronic and electromechanical assemblies, per applicable documentation and quality workmanship standards. Who are we? Founded in 1849 ...

Actalent

Test Technician

Neenah, WI

$41K - $58K/yr

The Test Technician is responsible for executing manufacturing solutions and providing high-quality, cost-appropriate services that meet customer requirements. The role involves applying process ...

Ducommun

Senior Test Engineer

Appleton, WI

Senior Test Engineer The Senior Test Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and ... Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area.

Ducommun

Senior Test Engineer

Appleton, WI

Senior Test Engineer The Senior Test Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and ... Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area.

Ducommun, Inc.

Senior Test Engineer

Appleton, WI · On-site

Senior Test Engineer The Senior Test Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and ... Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area.

Ducommun

Senior Test Engineer

Appleton, WI · On-site

Senior Test Engineer The Senior Test Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and ... Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area.

Plexus Corp.

Test Support Technician

Appleton, WI · On-site

$46K - $69K/yr

Develop and sustain test and inspection programs for one or multiple manufacturing test platforms. Key Job Accountabilities: * Review and react to key process indicators to increase program ...

Plexus Corp.

Test Technician

Neenah, WI · On-site

$43K - $64K/yr

To ensure the quality and reliability of Plexus products by meticulously operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining test equipment. Through collaborative problem-solving and continuous learning ...

prometric

Test Center Administrator (PT)

Ashwaubenon, WI · On-site

$12.75 - $15.25/hr

Test Center Manager DEPARTMENT: Test Center LOCATION: Ashwaubenon, WI TEST CENTER ADDRESS: 1525 Park Pl #400, Ashwaubenon, WI 54304 Please complete this brief questionnaire What To Expect On First ...

prometric

Test Center Administrator (PT)

Ashwaubenon, WI · On-site

$12.75 - $15.25/hr

Test Center Manager DEPARTMENT: Test Center LOCATION: Ashwaubenon, WI TEST CENTER ADDRESS: 1525 Park Pl #400, Ashwaubenon, WI 54304 Please complete this brief questionnaire What To Expect On First ...

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As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for test manager in Appleton, WI is $106,461.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $91,700.00 and $126,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a test manager?

A test manager works in a software development and quality assurance setting, managing testing projects and resources to ensure that software works correctly before being released to the public. Your chief responsibilities and duties are to oversee a team of software quality assurance testers throughout the development life cycle, design and implement testing strategies, create reports and analyses of your tests, and present your findings to software developers and management. You are also responsible for hiring new testers, building your team, and helping to mentor and monitor junior testers.

What are some common challenges test managers face when coordinating testing across multiple teams or projects?

Test Managers often navigate challenges such as aligning testing schedules, managing resource constraints, and ensuring consistent quality standards across diverse teams or projects. Effective communication and implementing standardized testing processes are key to overcoming these obstacles. Additionally, they must frequently balance shifting project priorities and resolve dependencies or conflicts between development and testing teams. Leveraging strong leadership and collaborative skills helps Test Managers ensure seamless test execution and project delivery.

What is the difference between Test Manager vs QA Analyst?

AspectTest ManagerQA Analyst
CertificationsISTQB, PMP, CSTEISTQB, CSQA
Work EnvironmentLeads testing teams, manages testing projectsPerforms testing, analyzes quality issues
Industry UsageUsed in software development, IT projectsCommon in software, manufacturing, and service industries
Primary FocusTest planning, team management, process improvementTest execution, defect reporting, quality analysis

The Test Manager oversees testing teams and manages testing processes, while the QA Analyst focuses on executing tests and analyzing quality issues. Both roles are essential in ensuring product quality but differ in scope and responsibilities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a test manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Test Manager, you need deep knowledge of software testing methodologies, quality assurance processes, and a relevant degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with test management tools (such as Jira, HP ALM, or TestRail), automation frameworks, and certifications like ISTQB are highly valued. Strong leadership, excellent communication, and problem-solving skills help coordinate teams and bridge gaps between stakeholders. These abilities ensure effective test planning, high product quality, and successful delivery in complex software projects.
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Software Test Engineering Manager (IGEN)

U.S. Venture, Inc.

Appleton, WI • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

U.S. Venture rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 19 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

POSITION SUMMARY
IGEN is seeking a Software Test Engineering Manager to lead and evolve our Quality Engineering function across all software products and platforms. This role is responsible for defining and executing a modern, automation-first, and AI-enabled quality strategy that ensures scalable, reliable, and high-performing SaaS solutions.
This individual will operate within a Microsoft-based technology ecosystem and Scrum-driven Agile model, partnering closely with Engineering, Product, Platform, and domain experts (tax advisors / logic experts) to ensure both technical quality and business logic accuracy.
The ideal candidate is passionate about driving continuous improvement, intelligent automation, and agentic testing capabilities, while ensuring logic fidelity, regulatory compliance, and customer trust in all product outputs.
The location for this role is on-site in Appleton, WI for 4 days per week (Monday - Thursday) and remote Friday's as business needs allow.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Quality Strategy, Vision & Governance
  • Define and execute a portfolio-wide Quality Engineering strategy across all IGEN software products
  • Establish a quality-first culture where quality is embedded in design, development, and delivery
  • Translate product risk, customer impact, and system complexity into measurable quality KPIs and release criteria
  • Define and govern:
  • Defect escape rate
  • Test coverage across layers
  • Release confidence scoring
  • MTTR / MTTD

Microsoft & Platform Quality Engineering
  • Lead quality engineering within a Microsoft-centric ecosystem, including:
  • Azure-based SaaS platforms
  • Azure DevOps / GitHub CI/CD pipelines
  • .NET-based services and APIs
  • Define best practices for testing in:
  • Distributed cloud environments
  • Identity-enabled systems (Entra / IAM)
  • Ensure QA is deeply integrated into platform engineering practices

Scrum & Product Team Quality Ownership
  • Embed QA into Scrum teams, ensuring quality ownership throughout the sprint lifecycle
  • Define and enforce Definition of Done, including automation coverage and quality gates
  • Influence:
  • Sprint planning (test strategy and risk)
  • Backlog refinement (testability and acceptance criteria clarity)
  • Ensure product teams deliver with clear accountability for quality outcomes

Logic Validation & Domain Quality (Critical for IGEN)
  • Partner closely with logic experts (tax advisors and domain specialists) to validate:
    • Business rules
    • Regulatory logic
    • Calculation accuracy and scenario coverage
  • Establish structured processes for:
    • Logic validation testing (rule-based and scenario-driven testing)
    • Domain test case design tied to real-world client scenarios
    • Business acceptance validation beyond functional correctness
    • Ensure software quality includes confidence in both technical performance and domain correctness
    • Drive traceability between:
    • Requirements → rules → test coverage → expected outcomes

AI & Agentic Quality Engineering
  • Lead adoption of AI-driven and agentic QA capabilities, including:
  • Autonomous test generation from requirements and user stories
  • AI-assisted test maintenance and self-healing automation
  • Intelligent identification of coverage gaps
  • Establish governance for AI-generated testing and validation outputs
  • Drive evolution toward autonomous QA systems capable of adaptive testing at scale

Test Architecture & Automation Strategy
  • Define and own the enterprise test architecture, including:
  • UI, API, integration, contract, and end-to-end testing
  • Build and scale modular, reusable automation frameworks
  • Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines with:
    • Automated quality gates
    • Real-time feedback loops
    • Drive best practices:
    • API-first testing
    • Test data management
    • Service virtualization
    • Test stability and flakiness reduction

DevOps, CI/CD & TestOps Integration
  • Embed quality engineering into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions)
  • Implement TestOps practices with continuous quality monitoring
  • Drive shift-left and shift-right quality strategies:
  • Early validation within development
  • Production validation via telemetry

Observability & Production Quality
  • Leverage logs, metrics, and traces for production quality validation
  • Implement:
  • Synthetic monitoring
  • Release validation strategies
  • Establish feedback loops from production insights into:
    • Defect analysis
    • Risk prioritization
    • Backlog improvements

Leadership & Team Development
  • Lead, mentor, and develop QA Engineers, SDETs, and automation specialists
  • Act as a player-coach, contributing to design and technical implementation
  • Build organizational capability in:
    • Automation engineering
    • AI-enabled QA
    • Cloud-native testing
    • Foster a culture of shared ownership of quality across engineering teams

Core Behavioral Expectations
  • Strategic thinker with ability to balance speed, risk, and quality
  • Strong communication skills across technical and business stakeholders
  • Ability to lead in a fast-paced, Agile environment
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Passion for innovation and continuous improvement
  • Lives IGEN values:
    • High Performance
    • Caring Relationships
    • Strategic Foresight
    • Entrepreneurial Spirit
    • Champions efforts to Find a Better Way through innovation and optimization

QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience in QA, automation, or SDET roles
  • 3+ years in a leadership role
  • Strong experience with:
    • Test automation frameworks (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, etc.)
    • API and integration testing
    • CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)
  • Experience working in Scrum-based Agile environments
  • Programming experience (C#, JavaScript, Python, or Java)
  • Experience with cloud-native SaaS architectures (Azure preferred)

Preferred:
  • Experience with AI-driven or agentic QA approaches
  • Experience with:
  • Performance testing tools
  • Observability platforms
  • Experience integrating security testing and SCA tools
  • Experience working with domain-heavy systems requiring logic validation (e.g., tax, regulatory, or rules-based platforms)

DIVISION:
IGEN
U.S. Venture will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H-1B, TN, E-3, F1, CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require U.S. Venture's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States. In general, U.S. Venture does not sponsor candidates for nonimmigrant visas or permanent residency except when there is a specific business need.
U.S. Venture will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed recruitment Master Service Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without an agreement, U.S. Venture shall reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of U.S. Venture.
U.S. Venture, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call Human Resources at (920) 739-6101.
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