DIP Testing Manager

Job Level: Director

Job Function: Business Operations

Location:

Charlotte, NC, US, 28202 Charlotte, NC, US, 28202 Tralee, IE

Employment Type: Full Time

Requisition ID: 5896

SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, which is one of the three largest banking groups in Japan. SMFG’s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: SMFG) stock exchanges.

In the Americas, SMBC Group has a presence in the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Backed by the capital strength of SMBC Group and the value of its relationships in Asia, the Group offers a range of commercial and investment banking services to its corporate, institutional, and municipal clients. It connects a diverse client base to local markets and the organization’s extensive global network. The Group’s operating companies in the Americas include Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC), SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., SMBC Capital Markets, Inc., SMBC MANUBANK, JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd.

The anticipated salary range for this role is between $179,000.00 and $230,000.00. The specific salary offered to an applicant will be based on their individual qualifications, experiences, and an analysis of the current compensation paid in their geography and the market for similar roles at the time of hire. The role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive award. In addition to cash compensation, SMBC offers a competitive portfolio of benefits to its employees.

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Collibra DIP Test Manager to lead and manage the testing efforts for the Collibra Data Intelligence Platform (DIP) implementation across a Global data governance team and organization. This role is responsible for defining test strategies, creating test plans, coordinating test execution, and ensuring the quality and integrity of data governance solutions delivered via Collibra.

Role Objectives

Develop and implement end-to-end test strategy for the Collibra DIP platform, including functional, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing.
Collaborate with data governance, business, and IT stakeholders to understand testing requirements and ensure alignment with business goals.
Design and maintain detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts tailored to Collibra functionalities (e.g., workflows, domains, assets, policies).
Manage test environments, data setup, and testing tools used for Collibra DIP.
Lead test execution and defect management processes; log, track, and resolve issues efficiently.
Work closely with Collibra developers and configuration teams to ensure thorough validation of all platform customizations and integrations (e.g., with data catalogs, metadata tools, or MDM systems).
Report on test progress, results, and quality metrics to project stakeholders.
Ensure adherence to enterprise data governance and testing standards.

Qualifications and Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in software testing or QA roles, with at least 2 years focused on data governance platforms.
Hands-on experience with Collibra Data Intelligence Platform, including workflow testing and asset modeling.
Strong understanding of data governance concepts, metadata management, and data quality principles.
Experience with testing tools (e.g., JIRA).
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Collibra certification is a strong plus.
Familiarity with integration testing involving ETL tools, APIs, or data lakes.
Prior experience in Agile or DevOps environments.

SMBC’s employees participate in a Hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process. Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles, including, for example, certain FINRA-registered roles for which in-office attendance for the entire workweek is required.

SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at accommodations@smbcgroup.com.