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IT Project Test Lead
Job Location:
Job Location:
Nashville, IN - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 70 - 75
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (4 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Overview
Client is seeking an experienced IT Project Test Leader to lead testing validation training and cutover activities supporting a large-scale manufacturing facility startup and legacy site transition. This role is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive testing strategies across enterprise and manufacturing systems while ensuring operational readiness compliance and successful business adoption.
The ideal candidate brings experience leading complex testing programs within manufacturing environments including MES ERP WMS infrastructure and production floor technologies while partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to support successful deployment and operational readiness.
Core Responsibilities
Develop and lead the overall testing and training strategy for a new manufacturing facility startup and legacy site closure.
Coordinate testing activities across MES ERP WMS infrastructure production floor technologies and enterprise applications.
Ensure IT deliverables align with operational startup milestones and production readiness requirements.
Lead end-to-end planning and execution of User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Installation Qualification (IQ) Operational Qualification (OQ) and Performance Qualification (PQ).
Manage testing teams schedules defect management processes test execution reporting and stakeholder communications.
Maintain testing documentation traceability validation evidence and compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
Support data migration validation system integration testing operational readiness assessments and cutover planning.
Develop and execute training programs for plant personnel supervisors and support teams.
Oversee the creation of training materials SOPs work instructions job aids and system user guides.
Support go-live planning and execution to ensure a smooth transition to production operations.
Establish and manage hypercare support models including stabilization planning issue management performance monitoring and executive reporting.
Partner with business stakeholders project managers vendors quality teams and manufacturing operations leaders to support successful deployment and user adoption.
Essential Qualifications Skills and Technologies
8 years of experience leading testing and quality assurance activities for large-scale IT implementations.
Experience supporting manufacturing supply chain or production environments.
Strong knowledge of testing methodologies defect management validation processes and system integration testing.
Experience with MES ERP WMS production floor systems infrastructure deployments and enterprise applications.
Proven experience leading UAT IQ OQ and PQ activities.
Experience developing training programs and organizational readiness plans.
Strong project management communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Skills or Experience
Experience supporting manufacturing facility startups greenfield implementations or plant expansions.
Knowledge of GxP validation or regulated manufacturing environments.
Experience supporting cutover planning data migration and hypercare operations.
PMP CSM CQE or equivalent certification preferred.
Client is seeking an experienced IT Project Test Leader to lead testing validation training and cutover activities supporting a large-scale manufacturing facility startup and legacy site transition. This role is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive testing strategies across enterprise and manufacturing systems while ensuring operational readiness compliance and successful business adoption.
The ideal candidate brings experience leading complex testing programs within manufacturing environments including MES ERP WMS infrastructure and production floor technologies while partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to support successful deployment and operational readiness.
Core Responsibilities
Develop and lead the overall testing and training strategy for a new manufacturing facility startup and legacy site closure.
Coordinate testing activities across MES ERP WMS infrastructure production floor technologies and enterprise applications.
Ensure IT deliverables align with operational startup milestones and production readiness requirements.
Lead end-to-end planning and execution of User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Installation Qualification (IQ) Operational Qualification (OQ) and Performance Qualification (PQ).
Manage testing teams schedules defect management processes test execution reporting and stakeholder communications.
Maintain testing documentation traceability validation evidence and compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
Support data migration validation system integration testing operational readiness assessments and cutover planning.
Develop and execute training programs for plant personnel supervisors and support teams.
Oversee the creation of training materials SOPs work instructions job aids and system user guides.
Support go-live planning and execution to ensure a smooth transition to production operations.
Establish and manage hypercare support models including stabilization planning issue management performance monitoring and executive reporting.
Partner with business stakeholders project managers vendors quality teams and manufacturing operations leaders to support successful deployment and user adoption.
Essential Qualifications Skills and Technologies
8 years of experience leading testing and quality assurance activities for large-scale IT implementations.
Experience supporting manufacturing supply chain or production environments.
Strong knowledge of testing methodologies defect management validation processes and system integration testing.
Experience with MES ERP WMS production floor systems infrastructure deployments and enterprise applications.
Proven experience leading UAT IQ OQ and PQ activities.
Experience developing training programs and organizational readiness plans.
Strong project management communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Skills or Experience
Experience supporting manufacturing facility startups greenfield implementations or plant expansions.
Knowledge of GxP validation or regulated manufacturing environments.
Experience supporting cutover planning data migration and hypercare operations.
PMP CSM CQE or equivalent certification preferred.
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical Vision Dental 401K and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
