PerkinElmer Looking for Senior Manager of Software QA at Woodbridge, ON Full Time

The Senior Manager of Software QA will fulfill a new role needed to help with a growing team. Focal points to be achieved: Directs the activities of a research group in the research and/or development of technology relevant to an organization’s future products, projects and programs; Collaborates with others on the direction of basic research and development relevant to long-term objectives and concerns; Writes and approves manuscripts for publication; Develops strategies to ensure effective achievement of scientific objectives; Monitors and evaluates completion of tasks and projects; Oversees interdepartmental activities and research efforts; Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

Basic Qualifications:

• BS/MS major in Computer Science, Engineering, Information systems or equivalent

• Minimum 5+ years as a Software QA Manager

• Experience with all stages of SDLC (development, software quality assurance testing, implementation, etc.)

• Experience in Agile/SCRUM

• Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery

• Experience with testing Web and Cloud solutions as well as Desktop and Client server solutions

• Previous track record of providing direction and leadership to teams in a cross-functional, global environment

• Must have experience managing teams testing complex, enterprise level software products and appliances

Preferred Qualifications:

• Life Science background is a plus

Key Initiatives:

• Must be able to establish rapport, value and respect within a complex and sophisticated environment. He or she must sell ideas and influence directly and indirectly. Ideal personal characteristics include: challenging colleagues constructively; stimulating the thinking of others; team oriented and a decision-maker; initiating and leading change; and knowing how and when to teach

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required

• Must be able to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization

• Thorough understanding of, and experience with, structured software development methodologies including design, development and testing in an Agile environment

• Excellent work ethic and strong sense of ownership

• Ability to lead the QA team to design efficient test cases against functional and non-functional requirements.

• Experience in testing complex high reliability systems hat include hardware components as well as software applications.

• Familiar with working on products that are controlled by government regulations.

• Experience in using automation as an integral part of the QA process.

Key Accountabilities (Strategic):

• Responsible for staffing decisions, including leading recruiting efforts

• Provide strategic thinking and leadership pertaining to new ways of leveraging information to improve team processes.

• Ensure process compliance & assist in driving improvements, as needed

• Maximize the productivity of the team by assigning work, breaking down silos and facilitating communication

• Provide technical leadership and guidance internally to the team and externally to management

• Create and maintain a culture of high quality

Operational:

• Coordinate and manage the verification efforts of multiple software products

• Effectively communicate project status, metrics, and issues

• Identify resources and assign responsibilities

• Coaching, mentoring and professional development of team members

• Objective setting and review

• General line management duties such as holiday and expense approvals

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