Lead Testing Proj/Prog Engineer

Job Description:

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.

At AT&T, we empower leaders to drive change in a fast-evolving, connected world. Your strategic vision will help us serve customers and transform lives through innovative solutions and impactful connections.

Overall Purpose:
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Lead Testing Project/Program Engineer to join AT&T’s Connected Solutions team. Our team brings connectivity to cars, delivers visibility for fleet management, and creates solutions to support millions of connected IoT devices worldwide.

As a Lead Testing Project/Program Engineer, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and delivering testing initiatives on time and within scope, while ensuring the highest quality standards are met. This role calls for a strong background in project management, software testing, QA leadership, program management, and cross-functional coordination. The ideal candidate will also possess excellent communication and leadership skills, with a proven ability to drive alignment across multiple teams and stakeholders.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Operational Planning and Execution

• Coordinate with project managers, QA leads, development teams, and business stakeholders to ensure testing activities align with overall program objectives.

• Manage program-level risks, dependencies, and resource planning for comprehensive testing initiatives.

• Track and report on testing progress, quality metrics, and overall program health to senior leadership, ensuring transparency and accountability.

• Ensure all testing deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and adhere to high-quality standards.

Testing Methods and Procedures

• Create, refine, and oversee front-door tools and processes to streamline testing operations.

• Implement and manage defect management tools, reporting systems, and traceability processes using industry best practices.

• Evolve and document Solution Assurance lifecycle practices, including maintaining robust communication and providing training for continuous improvement.

Collaboration and Communication

• Drive continuous improvement in testing processes, tools, and team capabilities to enhance quality and efficiency.

• Facilitate cross-team synchronization meetings, such as Scrum of Scrums and ART Sync, to maintain alignment across all stakeholders.

• Effectively communicate and coordinate with cross-functional teams, ensuring clarity in requirements, objectives, and deliverables.

• Proactively identify and resolve issues, promoting a culture of transparency and collaboration.

Skills and Qualifications

• Exceptional communication skills, with experience using Microsoft applications (Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint). Experience with Power BI and Tableau is a plus.

• Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and processes.

• Experience with test automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines.

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership abilities.

• Proficiency with testing tools such as Azure DevOps (ADO), JIRA, TestRail, Postman, Selenium, or similar.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• 5+ years of experience in software testing and/or QA.

• 3+ years of experience in project management, preferably in a QA or testing environment.

Our Lead Testing Proj/Prog Engineer earns between $130,700 - $196,100 USD Annual. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.  

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage  

• 401(k) plan  

• Tuition reimbursement program  

• Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)  

• Paid Parental Leave  

• Paid Caregiver Leave  

• Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected  

• Adoption Reimbursement  

• Disability Benefits (short term and long term)  

• Life and Accidental Death Insurance  

• Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal  

• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)  

• Extensive employee wellness programs  

• Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories,

• AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

If you’re ready to make an impact on our business and your career, bring your bold ideas to a world of possibility.  Apply today!

Ready to join our team? Apply today

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Plano, Texas

Salary Range:

$130,700.00 - $196,100.00

It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.