Test Program Manager - Austin, TX

Directviz Solutions - Austin, TX

Full-time - Senior

Austin, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Test Program Manager at DirectViz Solutions is responsible for overseeing and managing high-complexity legacy system modernization projects, particularly in the context of federal systems. This role involves supporting various program and project activities through technical analyses, process improvement, and integration of the Integrated Modernization Framework (IMF) system. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in federal systems modernization and will work in a hybrid environment across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Support various program and project activities through technical analyses and reviews.
• Ensure adherence to process improvement initiatives.
• Understand the impacts of the integrated IMF Modernization system and its components on ongoing projects.
• Gather and compile data for presentations and artifacts.
• Provide program integration support, interfacing with and supporting Delivery Partners.
• Coordinate the deployment of newly developed capabilities.
• Manage and execute testing efforts related to legacy system modernization, focusing on federal systems.
• Develop test strategies and plans, including functional, integration, performance, 508 compliance, and automation testing.
• Identify test data requirements and relationships.
• Utilize agile processes to derive program and project-level schedule inputs and impacts.
• Provide strategic guidance in large program test planning efforts.
• Utilize tools such as IBM's Rational solution for Engineering Test Management (ELM) for requirements management and development/execution of test cases and scripts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment on requirements and testing objectives.

Requirements

• Ten (10) or more years of experience managing or executing projects involving legacy system modernization of high complexity, with at least 5 years related to federal systems modernization testing.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) or PgMP (Program Management Professional) certification is required.
• Strong knowledge of test engineering methodologies, including functional, integration, performance, and automation testing.
• Proven experience in developing test strategies and communication documents.
• Familiarity with IRS-approved testing tools and practices.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance