QA Test Manager

Description

Will be working onsite in Akron, OH to support Goodyear account (team is 1015 people mixed between onsite, offshore, and remote)Required Skills Functional Testing management knowledge of SAP (OM & PA)Management experience of 15+ people (onsite, offshore, and remote team members)HP Quality Center strong experienceMultiple years of systems implementation experienceFull Life Cycle TestingPresenting progress and status updates of tasks and workplansFormal Job Description (below) SummaryComprehensive understanding of multiple testing and quality processes, principles, measurements and reports throughout the software development and/or infrastructure production support processes, on both sides of the Quality V model. Has the ability to apply their testing knowledge and experience to any stage of a project. Has lead testing efforts on multiple projects and is a testing consultant for the organization. Will lead, mentor and teach all levels of Software Test Analysts, Project Managers, and other designated personnel on testing practices, processes and procedures. Can act as a mediator of application or infrastructure quality and escalation issues. Has understanding of and further develops knowledge and skills in scope definition, scheduling, budgeting and management practices.JOB DUTIES 1. Acts as a consultant to applications groups or infrastructure departments, and the organization on testing issues throughout the development and production support processes to a. improve software quality and hardware performance b. identify defects and issuesc. reduce reworkd. increase customer satisfaction e. provide consistent test standards across the market2. Applies testing knowledge and experience to any stage of a project. 3. Leads testing efforts on multiple projects and is a testing consultant for a market or the organization. 4. Leads, mentors, and teaches all levels of Software Test Analysts, Project Managers, and other designated personnel on testing practices, processes and procedures. 5. Acts as a mediator of application quality on escalated issues. 6. Works to define software or infrastructure quality assurance standards/best practices.Required Skills Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical or business discipline or equivalent expertise Generally a minimum 7 to 9 years demonstrated experience as it pertains to the Senior Software Test Analyst job description Strong knowledge of IT concepts, strategies and methodologies Strong knowledge of the development and production support processes Strong knowledge of quality practices and testing tools Strong knowledge of quality process creation and implementation Strong knowledge of business functions and business operations Strong knowledge of different types, focus areas and implementations of testing Strong knowledge of HP Quality Center General knowledge of HR processes