Software Test Manager – Automated Productivity Solutions (APS)

Agilent Technologies is a leading company in automation solutions, seeking a Software Test Manager to ensure quality across their automation ecosystem. The role involves leading quality engineering and validation efforts for various automation platforms and working closely with cross-functional teams to establish a scalable quality strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Define and execute the APS quality and test strategy across hardware, software, and integrated workflow solutions
• Build and lead a global quality engineering organization aligned to APS growth priorities
• Drive quality culture, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Drive shift-left mindset
• Lead implementation of automated testing capabilities across software and workflow solutions
• Drive continuous integration and continuous test execution practices
• Improve test coverage, release velocity, defect containment, and predictability
• Support Agile development teams with embedded quality engineering practices
• Define validation approaches for multi-vendor automation environments
• Ensure products comply with automation readiness standards and interoperability requirements
• Validate integrations with partner instruments, robotics, software platforms, and orchestration layers
• Support ecosystem partnership programs through qualification and certification
• Partner with Product Managers and Engineering leaders to establish release quality objectives and success criteria
• Provide executive visibility into product quality, risks, and release readiness
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities for significant quality events
• Support strategic initiatives including automation readiness, orchestration capabilities, and autonomous workflow programs
• Ensure applicable software and automation products comply with relevant regulatory requirements and quality standards, such as CFR 21part 11
• Drive validation documentation, audit readiness, and traceability practices
• Partner with Quality and Regulatory organizations on risk-based testing approaches

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences, Bioengineering, or related discipline
• 10+ years of experience in software testing, systems validation, automation engineering, or quality management
• 3+ years of leadership experience
• Experience leading global cross-functional teams
• Strong understanding of Agile development methodologies and software development lifecycles
• Experience with test automation frameworks and CI/CD environments
• Demonstrated success driving quality improvements in complex product portfolios
• Experience with laboratory automation, robotics, liquid handling, analytical instrumentation, or scientific software
• Experience validating integrated hardware-software systems
• Experience with risk-based testing of software with high degrees of freedom or complex compatibility matrices
• Experience embedding AI technology in software testing
• Knowledge of cloud platforms, APIs, workflow orchestration, and SaaS applications
• Understanding of regulated environments and computerized system validation
• Familiarity with AI-enabled software products and autonomous workflow systems