Test Lead

Location: Remote (Minneapolis or Denver - Highly preferred)

Employment Type: Full-Time

If you're an experienced Manual Test Lead who thrives in complex, enterprise-scale environments, this is an opportunity you’ll want to explore. Trissential is partnering with our client to bring on a testing leader who will guide an enterprise‑wide integration work that directly impacts critical business operations. If you’re energized by owning testing strategy, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring seamless delivery, this role is built for you.

What’s in It for You?

• High‑Impact Work – Lead the full testing lifecycle for a complex, enterprise-wide integration initiative
• Strategic Ownership – Define the testing approach, influence project planning, and shape quality outcomes across the program
• Collaborative Environment – Work directly with integration developers, program leadership, and expert business users
• Career Growth – Strengthen your leadership experience across enterprise technology, system integration, and business transformation
• Industry Exposure – Gain visibility working on initiatives connected to the energy market; experience in the electric utility sector is a plus

Your Role & Responsibilities

As the Test Lead, you’ll play a central role in ensuring the success of this integration. You will:

Test Strategy & Planning
• Define and own the overall test strategy and approach for the enterprise-wide integration.
• Scope the project as it relates to test roles, responsibilities, and schedules.
• Develop and maintain test plans, test scenarios, and test cases aligned with both business and technical requirements.
• Establish SIT and UAT readiness criteria, timelines, checkpoints, and entry/exit requirements.
• Coordinate data preparation, environment setup, and access provisioning to support test execution.

Test Execution Leadership
• Lead, coordinate, and oversee all System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Facilitate daily test stand-ups and defect triage sessions.
• Coordinate with expert business users who will create and execute the majority of test scripts.
• Ensure full validation of end-to-end business processes across integrated systems.
• Partner closely with business, and vendor teams.

Defect & Quality Management
• Manage the entire defect lifecycle—logging, prioritization, assignment, escalation, retesting, and closure.
• Track and report key quality metrics including execution progress, defect trends, and risk indicators.
• Collaborate with development and integration teams to expedite defect resolution.

Stakeholder Communication & Reporting
• Deliver clear, concise, and data-driven status updates to project leadership and key business stakeholders.
• Prepare dashboards, summaries, and go/no-go recommendations suitable for executive audiences.
• Serve as the primary testing point of contact for program leadership.

Process, Documentation & Continuous Improvement
• Maintain testing documentation, standards, templates, and processes.
• Contribute to cutover planning and post-implementation validation activities.
• Identify opportunities to enhance testing approaches and drive ongoing improvement.

Skills & Experience You Should Possess

• 8+ years as a Manual Test Lead
• 3+ years as a Test Lead or Test Manager
• Strong background in test planning, execution, and management for system integrations or major implementations
• Demonstrated expertise leading both SIT and UAT cycles
• Experience with defect tracking, triage, and reporting using tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or ALM
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate functional and technical requirements into clear test coverage
• Excellent communication skills, comfortable presenting to both technical and business audiences
• Ability to lead and coordinate work across distributed teams, vendors, and business SMEs.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Background supporting IT conversions, system implementations, or enterprise transformation programs
• Energy market or electric utility experience.

Education & Certifications You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Systems, or a related field preferred
• Relevant testing or QA certifications (ISTQB, CSTE, etc.) are a plus but not required.

What We Offer

At Trissential, we’re committed to supporting your career growth while offering flexibility, stability, and meaningful work with leading organizations.

• Competitive Compensation – $60–$70 per hour, depending on your skills, experience, and location. Final compensation is determined based on skill alignment, years of experience, and fair, market-based rates by geography. 
• Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents – Medical, dental, vision, free tele‑health, HSA with company contribution, life and disability insurance, and 401k with matching
• Paid Time Off – Offers paid time away from work 
• Remote Work Flexibility – Work from anywhere in the U.S. while supporting a highly collaborative project environment
• Professional Development – Access to upskilling, training, and opportunities for advancement
• Supportive Trissential Culture – Join a team that values partnership, transparency, and consultant success

This role is open only to individuals authorized to work in the United States.

Ready to lead a high‑impact testing effort?

Apply today and take your next career step as a Test Lead with Trissential—partnering with an industry‑leading client to deliver mission-critical integration work.