Leads test execution for core banking platform transformation initiatives, managing test plans, cases, scripts, scenarios, timelines, defects, environments, and stakeholder reporting. Oversees functional and acceptance testing, validates results, documents risks, coordinates issue triage and retesting, and coaches junior testing staff. The role also manages workstream deliverables and applies software testing lifecycle and quality assurance practices across client-facing engagements.
The Opportunity
As a Bank Platform Transformation - Test Execution Leader you will lead test execution work across a bank platform transformation, coordinating test cases, scenarios, and defect review for system and software applications within our Advisory practice. As a Manager you will motivate and coach team members, drive workstream planning and execution, and apply judgment to balance timelines, quality, and stakeholder needs while promoting a culture of accountability and technology-enabled delivery. In this role at PwC, you will oversee test execution activities, guide junior staff, and contribute to the delivery of platform transformation work that supports core banking operations and client service objectives.
Responsibilities
- Leading test execution workstreams for core banking transformation initiatives
- Managing test planning, scope, timelines, and deliverables across client-facing engagements
- Developing and reviewing test cases, test scripts, and test scenarios for functional and acceptance testing
- Coordinating defect tracking, issue triage, and retesting across system and integration environments
- Validating test results and documenting risks, gaps, and resolution paths for stakeholder review
- Applying testing methodologies, quality assurance processes, and software testing life cycle practices
- Overseeing test environment readiness and supporting data setup for execution cycles
- Coaching team members on testing approach, analysis of results, and documentation standards
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 4 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Leading bank platform test execution across complex transformation programs
- Managing test plans, budgets, schedules, and deliverables across workstreams
- Mentoring testers, coaching performance, and developing team capabilities
- Applying software testing life cycle, automation testing, and defect management
- Translating core banking platform changes into test execution priorities
- Communicating status, risks, and decisions across client teams and leaders
The salary range for this position is: $99,000 - $232,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
As a Bank Platform Transformation - Test Execution Leader you will lead test execution work across a bank platform transformation, coordinating test cases, scenarios, and defect review for system and software applications within our Advisory practice. As a Manager you will motivate and coach team members, drive workstream planning and execution, and apply judgment to balance timelines, quality, and stakeholder needs while promoting a culture of accountability and technology-enabled delivery. In this role at PwC, you will oversee test execution activities, guide junior staff, and contribute to the delivery of platform transformation work that supports core banking operations and client service objectives.
Responsibilities
- Leading test execution workstreams for core banking transformation initiatives
- Managing test planning, scope, timelines, and deliverables across client-facing engagements
- Developing and reviewing test cases, test scripts, and test scenarios for functional and acceptance testing
- Coordinating defect tracking, issue triage, and retesting across system and integration environments
- Validating test results and documenting risks, gaps, and resolution paths for stakeholder review
- Applying testing methodologies, quality assurance processes, and software testing life cycle practices
- Overseeing test environment readiness and supporting data setup for execution cycles
- Coaching team members on testing approach, analysis of results, and documentation standards
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 4 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Leading bank platform test execution across complex transformation programs
- Managing test plans, budgets, schedules, and deliverables across workstreams
- Mentoring testers, coaching performance, and developing team capabilities
- Applying software testing life cycle, automation testing, and defect management
- Translating core banking platform changes into test execution priorities
- Communicating status, risks, and decisions across client teams and leaders
The salary range for this position is: $99,000 - $232,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
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