Enterprise Quality Assurance Test Lead

Hancock Whitney

Test Lead managing and coordinating comprehensive testing activities across multiple projects for software quality assurance. Collaborating with stakeholders and mentoring team members for effective execution.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeNew Orleans • Louisiana, Mississippi • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, manage, and execute comprehensive test plans for projects across multiple lines of business.
Analyze project requirements to define testing scope, strategies, and resource needs.
Coordinate all testing roles and responsibilities within project teams, ensuring alignment with project timelines and objectives.
Oversee the execution of test scripts, validate results, and track defects or issues to resolution.
Mentor, train, and guide test team members in test methodology, best practices, and tools.
Organize and lead test status meetings; communicate progress, risks, and results to project stakeholders.
Utilize test management tools to document testing coverage, results, and performance baselines.
Collaborate with project managers, developers, and business analysts to mitigate testing risks and improve overall project quality.
Recommend process improvements for test planning, execution, and automation to enhance efficiency and quality.
Stay current with emerging testing technologies, methodologies, and industry standards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred.
2–5 years in software or hardware testing.
2–5 years coordinating mid- to large-sized projects.
3+ years in test automation experience is a strong indicator of capability.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; familiarity with test management tools, automation frameworks, and project coordination techniques.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, physical or mental disability or history of disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, disabled veteran, or other protected characteristics as required by federal, state and local laws.

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Hard Skills & Tools

test planningtest executiontest automationtest methodologydefect trackingtest script validationperformance baselinesresource managementproject coordinationanalytical skills

Soft Skills

communication skillsproblem-solvingmentoringteam leadershipcollaborationorganizational skillsrisk managementprocess improvementstakeholder communicationtraining

Certifications

Associate’s degreeBachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Information Technology