Project Manager

Area(s) of responsibility

Role: Windchill PLM Test Manager

Key Responsibilities:

 Test strategy and planning: Design and develop comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and test cases for PLM modules like change management, Product data management. Etc.

• Team leadership: Lead and mentor the PLM testing team, allocating tasks, and providing technical guidance.
• Collaboration: Work closely with business analysts, data engineers, and developers to understand requirements and resolve issues.

• Quality Metrices: Monitor and analyse data quality metrics, identifying and resolving data issues.

• Test execution: Oversee the execution of test cases and automation scripts.
• Defect management: Identify, document, and track defects, working with developers to ensure timely resolution.
• Reporting: Monitor and report on testing progress, quality metrics, and defect summaries to stakeholders.
• Documentation: Create and maintain documentation for test plans, results, and process maps. 

Required skills and qualifications

• Experience: 7+  years of experience in IT, and 4+ years of experience as Test Lead with a focus on PTC Windchill PLM testing and a proven ability to lead a team.
• Technical skills:
• Strong proficiency in Windchill PLM Functional and System Integration testing.
• Knowledge of Change Management, PDM Link, QMS , CAD Data Management CAD data, BOM, workflows, and product structures.
• Experience Windchill Upgrade and Migration testing.
• Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., Azure  ADO).
• Experience with test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium , Toska).

• • Experience managing a team of QA Engineers

• Understanding of software development lifecycle and best practices
• Strong knowledge of software quality assurance best practices & methodologies
• Knowledge of PLM concepts: CAD data, BOM, workflows, and product structures.
• Familiarity with SQL, test automation tools, and scripting.
• Soft skills:
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities.
• Analytical and detail-oriented mindset.