Quality Assurance Manager #24853
Company: Noramtec Group
Job Description
Quality Assurance Manager - Site Based - Long Term
Noramtec/GSA Search Consultants/Mechanical Design Associates
Location(s): Fort McMurray, AB, CANADA
# of Positions: 1 Position(s)
Reference #: 2011-082-031
Company Profile
The Noramtec Group; consisting of: GSA Search Consultants, Mechanical Design Associates and Noramtec Consultants Inc. has been successfully recruiting in the Engineering, Manufacturing and IT Industries since 1964. We have the networks, industry experience and the connections it takes to offer a wealth of career opportunities and resources in any industry, across Canada and the US.
Noramtec Consultants Inc has a very large EPC client with requirements for a
Quality Assurance Manager.
This is a long term position that could extend for 3 years.
The Position
The Quality Assurance Manager's role is to develop, establish, and enforce quality assurance standards and measures for the information technology services within the organization.
Overseeing a contingent of QA Analysts, QA Team Leads, and QA Engineers, this individual will direct research and development in support of business cases, proposed projects, and systems requirements over the course of software development lifecycles. The QA Manager will apply proven analytical and problem-solving skills to help validate IT processes through careful testing in order to maximize the benefit of business investments in IT initiatives.
Role and Responsibilities
Strategy & Planning
- Lead the development, establishment, and enforcement of quality assurance measures and testing standards for new applications, products, and/or enhancements to existing applications throughout their development/product lifecycles.
- Ensure that software quality measures comply with regulatory standards, industry standards, and accepted best practices.
- Create methodologies and processes for the collection and analysis of data for ensuring software, systems, and product quality.
- Direct the analysis of formal test results in order to discover and report any defects, bugs, errors, configuration issues, and interoperability flaws.
- Direct the analysis of documentation and technical specifications for any new application under deployment or consideration to determine its intended functionality.
- Develop change control processes, practices, and guidelines for new and existing technologies
Acquisition & Deployment
- Determine the selection and appropriate usage of automated test tools and data collection tools.
Operational Management
- Develop and write test plans and scripts for tracking defects and fixes in product development, software application development, information systems, and operations systems.
- Apply established metrics to determine the readiness, quality, and operability of software, systems, and products due for release to clients and/or within the enterprise.
- Create and communicate test plans and scripts that will determine optimal application performance according to specifications; revise as needed.
- Conduct internal audits to measure and assure adherence to established QA standards for software development, application integration, and information system performance, and corresponding documentation.
- Coordinate testing of new software to ensure integration into company systems meets functional requirements, system compliance, and technical specifications.
- Communicate test progress, test results, and other relevant information to project stakeholders and executive management.
- Manage all members of the quality assurance team, and ensure that aggressive deadlines are met.
- Train, coach, and mentor QA staff and other junior staff members.
- Plan and conduct performance appraisals of QA staff, administer disciplinary action, raises, bonuses, and promotions when necessary.
- Cultivate and disseminate knowledge of quality assurance best practices.
Position Requirements
- Formal Education & Certifications
- College diploma or university degree in software engineering, computer science, or business administration and/or [10] years equivalent work experience. Master's degree in either of these fields preferred.
Knowledge & Experience
- [10+] years direct experience in overseeing the design, development, and implementation of quality assurance standards for software testing.
- [8+] years direct experience as a QA Manager for major application integration and/or major application product release.
- At least [8] years direct experience managing all aspects of a QA team.
- Strong knowledge of system testing metrics, best practices and methodologies.
- Extensive experience with core software applications, including
- Direct hands-on experience with ad hoc query programs, automated testing tools, and reporting software.
- Extensive practical knowledge in importing data for use in report software, spreadsheets, graphs, and flow charts.
- Proven data analysis, data verification, and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience with statistical reporting and analysis.
- Excellent PC skills and technically fluent in programming languages, including
- Good project management skills and/or substantial exposure to project-based work structures.
Personal Attributes
- Excellent understanding of the organization's goals and objectives.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent coaching, listening, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language.
- Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
- Keen attention to detail.
- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
- Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
Work Conditions
- Long Hours... including a rotation of 14 days on site and 7 days off site.
- 11 work days
- Sitting for extended periods of time.
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and to handle other computer components.
- Physically able to participate in training sessions, presentations, and meetings.
- Some travel may be required for the purpose of off-site software and system applications testing.
To Apply
All qualified applicants should send their resumes in MS Word or rich text format to the attention of Ian Albert (ian@noramtec.com)
Please quote job 2011-082-031.
We thank all candidates for responding. Only those candidates legslly entitled to work in Canada with a minimum of 10 years in QA Management may be chosen for an interview and will be contacted. All other resumes will be retained for future consideration.
Ian Albert
Noramtec Consultants Inc. (Calgary)
Suite 204 Southland Court
10601 Southport Road SW
Calgary T2W 3M6
Tel: (403) 256 2514 Extension 228
Toll Free: (877) 219-9300 Extension 228
Fax: (403) 201-3311
Email: ian@noramtec.com