Sr QA Manager in Chicago, IL
DURATION: 3-6 MONHTSSR QA MANAGER REQUIREMENTS: Define test assessment strategies for enterprise testing solutions. Guides team to come up with test assessment interview questions and other test assessment artefacts for the enterprise. Analyzes workshop inputs independently to come up with test solutions based on client landscape Has good knowledge of QA metrics - measurement, collection and interpretation. Adept at driving continuous improvement - creation and adaptation of innovative solutions to Quality control Understanding of Quality standards and initiatives in the testing/requirements space Leads the creation, implementation and adherence of industry specific SLAs Exhibit thought leadership in defining strategies for different engagements involving complex technology and business Comprehensive knowledge of use of automation tools with special focus on testing and defect management modules Exhibit thought leadership on managing testing engagements and defines better test management approaches for different account teams. Act as a test management SME for project teams, as well as, client communication Oversee the development and tracking of integrated project plans, estimations and metrics. Use pattern recognition and trending analysis to identify and manage program risks and issues Manage risks to the program, to client. Establish and maintain program communications Secure the appropriate project staffing. Ensure the execution of project reviews Responsible for scope management throughout the engagement and manage the project financials Understand legal implications of an engagement and take corrective action where required Work with Business Development to understand client needs, develop and present proposals. Identify business development opportunities on current engagements Lead multi-project teams of 150+ people. Leads PMO team on large engagements. Remove roadblocks to success. Build and structure integrated teams to ensure maximum performance Provide vision, purpose, direction and motivation to team Create a positive, collaborative working environment for the team. Directly supervise Managers and Sr. Managers in the Program Management/QA Domain Communicate company-wide messages to the team Manage third-party partner and/or vendor relationships, as necessary Ensure that client drivers and priorities are understood and addressed. Frame decision-making based on business trade-offs Attend Stakeholder checkpoints for issue resolution Manage client relationships/expectations during difficult project situations Participate in recruitment and hiring activities, including interviewing and conducting hiring exercises. Manages the career of few individuals, including compensation, feedback Participate at international seminars to present white papers. Share Quality Assurance best practices with the QA community ABOUT TEKMARK GLOBAL SOLUTIONS, LLCTekmark Global Solutions, LLC provides information technology, telecom services, and business solutions to a broad range of Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies worldwide. Tekmark's client list is comprised of top companies in the telecommunications, financial services, technology, insurance, health care, pharmaceutical, and logistics industries, as well as state and city government. Tekmark's expertise lies in developing and integrating information systems, operating and improving technology and business processes, and helping clients evolve to the next generation of technologies. As one of the largest privately held technology and telecom solutions providers, Tekmark delivers innovative, cost-effective, results-driven solutions to help clients excel in their market place.Key Words:
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