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Position Responsibilities:

Defines, implements and owns the framework for Quality Assurance (QA) processes throughout the software development life cycle for the Enterprise.  Builds and matures a COE, depending the area that the SQA Director leads: Automation COE Provide leadership in the design, modification, development and implementation of test automation architecture and framework. Research and implements of the best practices and advance features of test automation in a waterfall, agile and iterative environment. Works with senior management in the development of the strategic direction of the test automation initiatives for the Enterprise. Conducts internal audits to measure and assure adherence to established QA standards for software development. Evaluates the quality of programs and services provided, including Business Units, for consistency with the Company's strategic goals and objectives.  Establishes and maintains a visible, accountable and measurable QA process with meaningful metrics for senior management team.  Champion for software quality and accountable for the metric-driven continuous improvement of policies, procedures and infrastructure to improve quality. Proactively provides advice, guidance, analysis and direction regarding the QA process.  Provides best practices and leadership consultation on QA policies, procedures, standards, test strategies and automation practices.  Champion for the defect management process using Jira, Bugzilla, HP Quality Center or other similar tools

Oversees manager-led teams responsible for: 

Estimating and planning the QA effort (requirements, testing, etc.) required for software projects and being accountable for the successful execution on time and within budget. The requirements gathering process including the initial development and change management of requirements documents. Planning all testing activities and reporting project status.  Assigning tasks and resources to meet project deadlines. Conducting unit testing, regression testing, system-level integration testing, end-to-end testing and acceptance testing.  Ensuring test strategy, test plans and test cases are produced on time to the right quality. Implementing and/or reviewing and approving manual and automated test plans for each release. Communicating with frequency and accuracy status information and analysis of issues and risks. Provides technical QA leadership and training to new and/or less experienced associates throughout the Enterprise. Recruits, hires, trains and develops staff. Provides direction to and development of associates through daily coaching, the administration of the Performance Management Program, and the creation and implementation of development plans.

Selection Criteria:

10+ years’ experience in software quality assurance and testing with 7+ years’ experience in a QA leadership role, directly managing other QA personnel. Depending on the area that SQA Director will lead Automation COE At least 10 years’ experience in Automated testing leadership delivering multiple large scale test automation efforts. Provided leadership in the design, modification, development and implementation of test automation architecture and framework. Implemented best practices of test automation in a waterfall, agile and iterative environment. Coaching and mentoring Automation managers and Automation engineers

Minimum years of experience : 10

Certifications Needed : No

Top 3 responsibilities you would expect the Subcon to shoulder and execute: 

Provide leadership in the design, modification, development and implementation of test automation architecture and framework. Works with senior management in the development of the strategic direction of the test automation initiatives for the Enterprise. Research and implements of the best practices and advance features of test automation in a waterfall, agile and iterative environment.

Interview Process (Is face to face required?) No