Manager - Software Automation

At Trane Technologies™ and through our businesses including  Trane® and Thermo King®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.   

Thrive at work and at home: 

• Inclusive Wellbeing Program, with resources to support your and your family’s physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being. 
• Comprehensive learning and development solutions, designed to support our people in connecting and growing, including Higher education/Certification reimbursement.
• Sense of belonging & community through our Employee Resource Groups that foster our culture of inclusion.
• Volunteerism: 8 hours of paid time off per calendar year to volunteer with non-profit charitable organizations.  
• The Trane Technologies Helping Hands Fund to support employees facing financial challenges due to unforeseen personal hardship.

We are looking for a talented Manager Automation Testing to facilitate the design and test our exciting products. As a Manager Automation Testing, you will be working closely   with the Design and Cross Functional Teams to create industry-relevant products that meet company specifications.

Position Summary

Looking for Manager – Software Test who will be providing test support on the project agreements.  

Key Competencies:

• 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Good understanding of Software Automated Systems.
• Work experience on 6+ Application Automation Testing projects from initial phases.
• Hands on experience or knowledge in Test Automation Equipment for Embedded Systems - Preferably Python Scripting.
• Good knowledge on Software Test Life Cycle Process and Test Methodologies.
• Good Analytical and Logical thinking skills.
• Ability to inspire and motivate the team to achieve their best.
• Effectively delegating tasks and responsibilities to team members.
• Actively listening to team members, stakeholders, and customers to understand their needs and concerns.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships within the team and with stakeholders.
• Thinking outside the box to find innovative solutions to challenges.
• Keeping track of multiple projects, tasks, and responsibilities.
• Facilitating discussions to resolve conflicts and disagreements.
• Quickly learning new skills, tools, and technologies.
• Encouraging teamwork and cooperation among team members.
• Responding promptly and effectively to customer feedback and issues.
• Developing long-term plans and strategies to achieve goals.
• Helping team members grow and develop their skills and careers.
• Providing constructive feedback and guidance to improve performance.

Responsibilities: 

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software testers and QA engineers.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and support professional development.
• Foster a collaborative and productive team environment.
• Define testing methodologies, standards, and best practices.
• Ensure that software products meet quality standards and customer expectations.
• Implement and maintain QA processes and tools.
• Manage testing schedules, resources, and budgets.
• Track and report on testing progress, metrics, and outcomes.
• Encourage innovation within the team to improve testing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensure that automated tests are integrated into the continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline.
• Evaluate and select appropriate test automation tools and technologies.
• Ensure that defects are properly documented, prioritized, and addressed.
• Collaborate with development teams to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Identify and assess risks related to software quality and testing.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies
• Communicate testing status, issues, and risks to project stakeholders.
• Continuously evaluate and improve testing processes and practices.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the QA team.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s in engineering. Background of Electronics/Instrumentation/Electricals/Computer science – Preferable.

Career Break:  

We have a Relaunch Program for professionals looking to restart their careers after a break. If you come with a career break of at least 12 months and match the work experience requirements mentioned, you are welcome to apply. 

Equal Employment Opportunity:   

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.