Lead Analyst, IS Quality Assurance

Your Opportunity as the Lead Analyst, IS Quality Assurance – PMO

Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Quality Assurance and lead and coach others on skills required to serve as a Quality Assurance Lead. Develop test plans, create tests scripts and provide test management for highly visible and critical projects at the company.

Location: Orrville, OH (Close proximity to Cleveland/Akron)

Work Arrangements: Hybrid, Onsite approximately 6-9 days per month, during core weeks as determined by the Company; maybe more as business need requires

In this role you will:

Work on and lead various project deliverables including but not limited to:

• Test plans, detailed test schedules, test environment plans
• Own and facilitate the design, construction and execution of test cases/ test scenarios
• Collaborate with Business Analysts to ensure requirements are testable and well defined
• Analyze system architecture and designs testing strategy as appropriate
• Create functional design in collaboration with IT development teams
• Define and publish project testing metrics

Lead testing efforts on PMO led projects:

• Define test schedule through collaboration with Project Manager
• Help to inform revisions to overall plan with Project Manager
• Continue to revise plan and adapt to project changes with Project Manager
• Manage cross-functional testing efforts with complex dependencies
• Role model the use of standards and methodologies around testing management
• Effectively manages the test schedule in alignment with triple constraint: Budget, Time, Scope

Develop and promote testing best practices:

• Leverage and enhance standard testing deliverables
• Incorporate automated testing where appropriate to increase test coverage
• Leverage and develop key testing metrics and dashboards
• Proactively execute best practices regarding audit and security controls
• Identify potential risks to delivery, both inside and outside of own workstream, identifying and presenting possible solutions

Advancement of QA Profession:

• Guide and mentor others to help advance quality assurance as a discipline, practice and profession
• Seek opportunities to lead change and share knowledge

What we are looking for:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree, equivalent experience or specialized training in Information Technology
• 5+ years of relevant work experience
• Experience leading project management activities with a strong understanding of project management methodology
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project and HP Application Lifecycle Management (ALM)
• Proven ability to influence and shape outcomes through strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and conceptually
• Customer service mindset with a commitment to quality deliverables

The Right Place for You

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