Manager, Software Testing

About the role

As Software Test Manager, you will lead and motivate the software testing team to ensure testing projects and processes meet defined objectives. You will perform risk-based analysis and testing, lead the development of automated software solutions, and collaborate with other leaders to support business objectives and successful product delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate software testing team members to ensure testing projects and processes meet defined objectives.
• Perform risk-based analysis and testing.
• Lead and develop automated software solutions.
• Hire, onboard, and develop staff in both Eaton and the new software center in Manila.
• Monitor the quality of test plans, automation scripts, and validation results, focusing on continuous improvement in effectiveness and efficiency.
• Ensure all testing activities are performed on schedule to support project timelines.
• Maintain and enforce up-to-date testing procedures and work instructions.
• Implement and own the testing strategy and planning (functional, integration, regression, performance).
• Act as a process leader, mentoring the team, ensuring best practices, and inspiring a quality-first mindset.
• Collaborate with other leaders to make decisions that support business objectives and ensure successful product delivery.
• Establish and manage expense and capital budgets for testing, including a long-term capital plan for future needs.
• Develop an annual plan projecting major testing projects, staffing needs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Create and maintain an environment of ownership and accountability for projects and timelines.
• Consistently model the Company values and expected behaviors.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (B.S) in Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• 10+ years engineering in SDLC, testing and validation.
• 5+ years supervisory experience and technical leadership.

Qualifications

• Master of Science (M.S) in Engineering, Computer Science or related field preferred.
• Experience in an agile environment preferred.
• Embedded experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with JIRA, XRAY, TeamCenter preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of SDLC practices.
• Knowledge and understanding of risk-based testing concepts and methodologies.
• Proven success growing and scaling high performing global engineering teams with a collaborative culture.
• Ability to effectively utilize and partner with outside resources to achieve budget and project objectives.
• Proven success leading and organizing cross-functional meetings and teams in a professional manner.
• Excellent verbal and written (including presentation) communication skills.
• Good listening skills and receptive to the ideas of others.
• Ability to travel internationally up to 10%.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work for a 100% employee-owned company with an ESOP program following one year of service.
• Annual company performance bonus in addition to base salary.
• Flexibility to work from home two days per week.
• Defined career paths and professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement and unlimited free access to LinkedIn Learning courses.
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, PTO, and paid holidays.
• Expanded onsite wellness clinic offering preventive care services such as wellness screenings, annual physicals, and related lab work at no cost to employee-owners.
• Access to Wellspring and Owners Hall facility featuring a 24/7 fitness center with a wide variety of cardio and strength training equipment.
• Activities including department outings, holiday parties, and an annual company-wide Thanksgiving Dinner.