Job Description
Career Opportunity for Test Strategy & Execution Management Manager in Japan!
■ Test Strategy & Execution Management Manager
■ Company Overview
A leading global insurance organization with over 100 years of experience, providing a wide range of services including property & casualty insurance, life insurance, retirement solutions, and financial services across 80+ countries. The organization helps businesses and individuals manage risk, protect assets, and plan for long-term financial security.
As a Test Strategy & Execution Management Manager at a leading foreign non-life insurance company in Japan, you will lead end-to-end testing strategy and execution to ensure high-quality, reliable insurance systems, while driving innovation through generative AI and managing global teams and offshore partners in a compliant, high-performance environment. .
■ Your Role and Responsibilities
●Team Leadership & Management: Lead and manage a team of 3–4 testers across Tokyo and Osaka, driving performance, mentoring, and a culture of continuous improvement
●Vendor & Offshore Management: Manage offshore vendors, ensuring quality standards, effective communication, and seamless knowledge transfer
●Strategic Planning & AI Integration: Develop and implement test strategies, leveraging generative AI tools and driving testing innovation and automation roadmaps
●Financial & Contract Management: Manage budgets and vendor contracts, including cost optimization and financial tracking
●Operational Excellence: Ensure regulatory compliance, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and establish robust testing frameworks and best practices
■ Experience and Qualifications
●Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
●Leadership Skills: Proven experience in managing cross-functional teams and offshore partnerships
●Bilingual Communication: Fluency in both Japanese and English (written and verbal)
●Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of software testing methodologies, automation frameworks, and quality assurance processes
●AI & Innovation: Knowledge of generative AI applications in software testing and quality assurance
●Insurance Industry Knowledge: Understanding of insurance business processes and regulatory requirements in Japan
●Project Management: Strong skills in budget management, contract negotiation, and vendor relationship management
●8+ years of experience in software testing and quality assurance
●5+ years of experience in team management and leadership roles
●3+ years of experience in vendor management and offshore coordination
●Experience in the insurance or financial services industry (preferred)
●Proven track record of implementing innovative testing strategies and AI-powered solutions
■ Good Reasons to Join
●Opportunity to lead end-to-end testing strategy in a global insurance environment
●Work with Generative AI and modern testing technologies
●Manage cross-location teams and offshore partners
●High-impact role ensuring quality of critical business systems
●Strong growth into senior leadership and transformation roles
■ Work Location
Tokyo, Japan
Interested? Apply now or reach out to me directly at kanika.pal@talisman-corporation.com !
Details will be provided during the meeting.