Job Description
Seeking a Program QA Lead to assist with the systematic approach, transition and transformation of the Metropolitan Councils Business Process System Integration (BPSI Program) This role will be responsible for providing leadership for the program and have hands on execution responsibilities. Additionally, this role will require the following:
Create detailed QA strategies and procedures for all BPSI projects to ensure solution(s) meets quality standards/goals and to ensure all readiness and execution of testing Create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases. Executing test cases (manual or automated) and reporting test results. Create and collaborate on overall testing schedule and approach to account for dependencies whether within the program or outside of it. Configuration management (process to control and document any changes made during the life of a project; to include release control, change control and revision control). Identify, record, document test results thoroughly and track bugs/defects. Define corrective actions. Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved. Assist with creating, tracking and reporting data driven metrics to align with testing exit criteria (e.g. defect densities and open defect counts). Collaborate with project team (development team, project manager, etc.) to determine risk and priorities of defects found and plan to fix those defects. Mentor the project Business Analyst in quality Assurance best practices - that will be assisting with the testing along with the Vendor. Define estimating models for all required testing within the program. Propose and implement automated test tool; then design, develop and execute automation scripts. Provide program guidance by participating in all phases of projects to provide QA guidance to cross-functional project teams. Deploy standards across all projects within the program. Collaborate on the release management plan for projects/program. Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills. Lead teams providing direction, delegation and removing obstacles to get work done. Build consensus and motivate people to act and participate. Build strong customer relationships and delivery of customer-centric solutions. Anticipate and balance the needs of multiple stakeholders. Develop and deliver multi-mode communications that concisely convey a clear understanding of the message to different audiences. Ability to handle conflict situations effectively with a minimum of noise. Requirements Specifications Descriptions of Specifications Responders - Identify Qualifications Below (list relevant work experience) Candidate Name
Please provide the full name of the candidate being proposed.
*Level of Education
* B.S. or B.A. Degree
*Certification
* Degree program in Quality Assurance or related field or relevant certification in the role.
*Years of experience in Position Title
* Minimum of Eight (8) years of experience in a Lead QA role
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS * Size of Project(s)
* Demonstrated experience working with large ($30 Million) budget project and/or program
*Quality Assurance Experience
Demonstrated work experience in software quality assurance
Type of Project(s)
Demonstrated experience working on ERP or Enterprise Asset Management programs
*Methodologies
Experienced with both Agile, Iterative, and Waterfall methodologies to help project teams navigate QA processes within projects.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS CONTINUED
Type of Testing
Experience Selecting and implementing an automated testing tool
*Type of Testing
Experience with Operational Report/data Warehouse testing
*Type of Testing
Experience with Date Conversion testing
Type of Testing
Experience with Performance/Stress testing
Type of Testing
Experience with Penetration testing
*Type of Testing
Experience with testing security, roles, etc.
End User Documentation
Demonstrated experience in writing clear, concise and comprehensive test strategies, test plans and test cases
Communications Requirements
Develop and deliver multi-mode communications that concisely convey a clear understanding of the message to different audiences.
Work Environment
Working independently and/or in a team environment may be required for some engagements.
Benefits
Benefit Package includes: Paid time off for Holidays, Sick and Vacation Insurance for Medical, Dental, Vision and Life 401(k) including Employer Match FSA & HSA, Short-term & Long-term Disability Available We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled employer.