Senior Director, SDLC and E2E Testing Management

Company Description

At Brightspeed, we are reimagining how people live, work, play and connect by providing fast, reliable internet connections and an awesome customer experience in twenty states throughout the Midwest and South.

Backed by funds managed by Apollo Global Management, our vision is to accelerate the upgrade of copper to fiber optic technologies, bringing faster and more reliable internet service to many rural markets traditionally underserved by broadband providers, while delivering best-in-class customer experience.  

Be a part of the team that will make this vision a reality….designing and building a world class fiber network and creating a customer experience second to none.

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Job Description

We are looking for an accomplished Senior Director of SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) and E2E Testing Management to lead and optimize our software development and testing practices. In this role, you will bring extensive experience in managing and enhancing the SDLC processes, driving end-to-end testing strategies, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions. You will oversee the end-to-end development and testing lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and implementing best practices to support Brightspeed’s technology goals. 

As a Senior Director, SDLC and E2E Testing Management, your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Strategic Leadership: Define and drive a complex initiative technical vision, strategy, and architecture.  
• Program Management: Oversee the execution of large-scale technical programs, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. Develop and maintain program plans, schedules, and resource allocation strategies. 
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with IT, Product, Business, and other key departments to ensure seamless integration and execution of program initiatives. Facilitate cross-functional team alignment and communication. 
• Technical Oversight: Provide high-level technical guidance and oversight. Ensure that technical solutions meet architectural standards, best practices, and quality requirements. Address and resolve complex technical challenges and risks. 
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with executive leadership and key stakeholders to communicate program status, risks, and milestones. Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure that program deliverables align with business needs. 
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and manage program risks and issues. Develop and implement mitigation strategies to address potential obstacles and ensure successful program delivery. 
• Performance Monitoring: Establish and track program metrics and KPIs. Analyze program performance data to drive continuous improvement and ensure that programs deliver the expected value. 
• Team Leadership: Build, mentor, and lead high-performing program management teams. Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment to achieve program goals. 
• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and enhance technical program management processes, tools, and methodologies. Implement best practices to improve program efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications

WHAT IT TAKES TO CATCH OUR EYE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, CSTE) is preferred. 
• 10+ years of experience in software development and testing management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing SDLC and testing functions. Experience in Telecommunications (Telco) is strongly preferred. 
• In-depth knowledge of SDLC methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, DevOps) and testing practices (e.g., functional, performance, security). Experience with testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, JIRA, TestRail) is required. Strong technical background with experience in Telco BSS/OSS and related architecture. 
• Proven ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams, drive strategic initiatives, and deliver high-quality software solutions. Strong leadership and team-building skills. 
• Expertise in project management principles and practices. Experience with resource management, budgeting, and scheduling. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to present complex technical information to executive leadership and non-technical stakeholders. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to assess complex issues, drive data-informed decision-making, and implement effective solutions.