Quality Assurance Manager

Manages and leads the Quality Assurance Process to ensure SAS-70 Compliance and Change Management procedures are followed. Responsibilities:1.Manage and develop quality assurance methodologies, architecture, standards, policies, and procedures.
2.Manage and assess performance of assigned professionals.
3.Implement and manage control processes and procedures related to testing and patch migration into production systems.
4.Identify and develop department strategic initiatives that enhance and augment quality assurance programs.5.Evaluate new and emerging quality assurance technologies for use, or replacement of existing technologies.
6.Produce quality assurance management reports as required.7.Ensure SAS 70 compliance to all changes to the production environment.
8.Interface with all areas of the organization, and customer groups to facilitate the application of quality assurance and change management policies.
·Implements and manages the Document Management System
·Leads the transition of development activity from consultants to in-house,·Participates in Ad-Hoc Tools Project·Performs Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) QA, upstream Testing QA and implements upstream Plans
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications:Education:
Bachelors Degree (IT, Engineering, or Business) required. Masters degree preferredExperience:
Five years experience in management of an IT change, test, release, and/or quality assurance function, preferably in an energy-related industry.
Knowledge of:a.Change management policies in a large scale and complex IT environment.
b.Quality assurance and process management policies in a large scale and complex IT environment.
c.MS Office products (Word, Excel, Project, Access and PowerPoint).
d.Web page development and posting.
e.Development of corporate policies/procedures.
f.Database management concepts and tools (such as ORACLE, Access, SQL,
and Cognos).
g.International Standards (such as SEI/CMM and ISO).Ability to:
a.Apply and adapt practices and techniques to a variety of projects.
b.Establish and maintain effective relationships with employees and the public.
c.Present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form.
Skills:
a.Commitment to customer service excellence and teamwork
b.Excellent communication skills.
c.Uses company policies appropriately.
d.Pursues personal and professional development.
Qualities:
1.Flexible and adaptable.
2.Willingness to accept accountability.
3.Embraces diversity.
4.Integrity.
5.Strong interpersonal skills.