Manulife Japan is looking to fill the role of Assistant Test Manager (Bilingual preferred). Please review the responsibilities and qualifications below. While this is our ideal candidate profile, we will also consider candidates who may not meet all requirements but have strong experience and potential.ResponsibilitiesLeadership:Lead projects and be responsible for QA deliveryCreate initial estimates of testing effort for new developments and enhancementsParticipate in daily stand-up meetings and defect triage callsWork with cross-functional teams for defect managementMonitor, measure, control, and report to management on test progress, product quality, test results, and completion statusProvide leadership, mentorship, and training to test team membersIdentify slippage and develop recovery strategies, and resolve issues related to technical solutions in test environmentsEnsure all test phases have defined entry and exit criteria and obtain sign-off prior to Go LiveImplement structured defect management and incident reporting processesTrack and report testing activities including test results, coverage, resource requirements, defects, and performance baselinesTesting:Define, design, and deliver testing including Functional Testing, System Integration Testing, Regression Testing, and support UATDocument defects and queries with sufficient detail for quick resolutionReview testing requirements for change requests and assess impact on plans and schedulesImprove and maintain automation frameworksCreate both manual and automated test scriptsEnsure configuration management and traceability of test artifactsDrive QA standards and best practices and promote continuous improvement through automationIdentify automation opportunities, plan efforts, select tools, and provide team trainingKnowledge and ExperienceEssential:Hands-on experience as an Assistant Test Manager working with developers, business analysts, project managers, testers, and stakeholdersStrong understanding of SDLC (Waterfall and Agile), cloud technologies, and testing methodologiesDeep knowledge of test automation frameworksExperience in performance testing, API testing, and cross-browser testingProven ability to manage relationships with business and external stakeholdersStrong track record of delivering on timeExperience with test management and defect management toolsDesirable:Understanding of the insurance domainCertifications (preferred, not mandatory):ISTQB, PMP, QAI, ISO, CAPM, HP ALM, SilkWork from Home:Up to 4 times per month or as requiredOvertime:Approximately 15 to 20 hours per monthSalary:Determined based on experience, skills, and knowledge in accordance with company policiesCommuting allowance and variable incentive bonus providedWorking Hours:Standard hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with a 1-hour breakFlexible working hours availableBenefits:Social insurance (Health Insurance, Employees' Pension, Unemployment Insurance, Workers' Accident Insurance)Benefit OneTraining programs including Japanese and English lessonsChildcare leave and family care leaveBabysitter support programwiwiw program (support for employees returning from childcare leave)Retirement pension (for regular employees)Holidays and Vacations:Saturdays and SundaysNational holidaysYear-end and New Year holidays (December 30, 31 and January 2, 3)Annual paid leaveAdditional special leave such as Anniversary Leave for regular employeesAbout Manulife and John HancockManulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.Manulife is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAt Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact hr@manulife.com.Working ArrangementHybrid