IT MindFinders is conducting a search for a Manager, Quality Assurance for our client located in Langley, BC. This position is under broad managerial direction and reports directly to the CIO.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Manage day-to-day activity of the Quality Assurance Team and take an active role in improving the overall quality assurance practices of the team - perform as Manager and Coach to all supporting QA staff

• Conduct performance appraisal and evaluations, issues resolution and assist with staffing decisions

• Working with the CIO:  Assist with budget development, cost control, timelines, ROI and asset utilization. 

• Play an active role on the corporate leadership team, ensuring the needs of the QA group are visible, represented, brought forward and standards adhered to.

• Ensure effective alignment with departmental Managers on day to day operations and maintenance issues - ensure QA departmental plans are aligned with overall IT strategy

• Manage business relationships with business line managers for, Service Level Agreements, scope and deliverables of business applications initiatives and schedules for business applications readiness for all project delivery

• Assist with research and development in support of business cases, proposed projects, and systems requirements over the course of software development lifecycles

• Create and manage QA work plans, including schedules, QA strategies and test plans, ensuring effective utilization of staff to meet project priorities, service levels and work requirements 

• Ensure that software quality measures comply with regulatory standards, industry standards and accepted best practices. Develop change control processes, practices and guidelines for new and existing technologies

• Create methodologies and processes for the collection and analysis of data

• Remain current on industry trends as well as future strategic developments within quality assurance 

• Takes responsibility for self-development and continuous learning to achieve the required knowledge for the job

MUST HAVE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS 

• Post secondary degree or Technical school graduate

• Minimum of 10 years IT/IS experience including a minimum of 5 years of design, development, and implementation of QA standards for software testing

• Minimum 3 years direct experience as a QA Manager for a major application integrator or application product company - excellent coaching, listening, presentation, and interpersonal skills

• Broad knowledge and expertise in technology focused business practices

• Strong knowledge of system testing metrics, best practices and methodologies   

• Understanding of Services Agreements as related to commercial IT/IS systems

• Excellent understanding of application software development management and SDLC - Understanding of SOA, .Net and Web based applications and products

• 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

• Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws

• Strong organizational, delegation and administrative skills required.

• IT Project Management experience, PMP or PMI training, Financial Analysis and business case development experience is highly desired

Qualified candidates please respond with a MS WORD resume that addresses the above requirements and include salary expectations to:

Janis@itmindfinders.com