Manager II Test Planning

We are seeking an exceptional Test Planning Manager to lead the strategic planning, coordination, and forecasting of all testing activities across multiple product linesfocused on high-speed data connectors, power delivery products, and ATE-based validation systems for AI data center solutions.This leader will create and manage a centralized test planning dashboard that links:

• All active and upcoming projects
• Detailed test plans, validation matrices, qualification requirements
• Industry and compliance standards Test equipment availability and readiness
• Sample quantities and material readiness Lab resource constraints
• Test capacity forecasting for Bangalore
• This role requires a strong technical leader with exceptional organizational skills, cross-functional influence, and the ability to drive clarity and execution in a fast-paced engineering environment.

• Strategic Test Planning Governance Develop and own the global test planning framework for engineering, qualification, and manufacturing readiness.Establish standardized templates and processes for test plans, test matrices, and coverage tracking.Ensure alignment across RD, NPI, Quality, Manufacturing, and Program Management.Review and approve all test strategies for new connector systems, high-power interconnects, and ATE-driven validation flows.Lead CAPEX, REVENUE Expenditure Management
• Test Dashboard Data Infrastructure - Architect and maintain a centralized test planning and scheduling dashboard integrating:Active project list and timelines. Detailed Test Plans, Industry standards and compliance requirements, Required test equipment and instrumentation mappingSample quantities, BOM dependencies, Lab capacity, scheduling, and resource utilizationImplement automated alerts, dependency tracking, and risk indicators to improve test readiness. Partner with IT or data teams to build backend data pipelines, analytics views, and capacity models.
• Test Equipment Resource Forecasting Define and maintain a long-term test equipment roadmap based on: Product pipeline and complexity, High-speed and high-power test requirements, Equipment utilization, bottlenecks, and lifecycleForecast additional lab space, ATE systems, personnel, and calibration needs.Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual forecast updates to leadership.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Test Engineering, Hardware, Software, Reliability, Operations, and PJM to ensure alignment of test readiness with program milestones.Drive early identification of risks (equipment constraints, sample shortages, schedule conflicts) and lead mitigation planning.Serve as the single source of truth for executive-level reporting on test capability and readiness.
• Leadership Process Excellence Lead and mentor a small team of test planners, analysts, or coordinators. Drive continuous improvement in test planning processes, dashboards, and communication mechanisms.Champion a data-driven culture with emphasis on metrics, transparency, and accountability. Ensure documentation, processes, and dashboards comply with audit and quality expectations.