Software QA Analyst IV

May be responsible for the day-to-day management of software testers supporting software applications currently in production. Assigned projects may also include creation of new software components or applications. Team size could range from 10-20 members. Responsibilities include capacity planning, monitoring testing standards and procedures, contribution to setting testing best practices, team member training and motivation, monitoring the adherence to the IT Project Delivery Process and documentation requirements, and internal process and procedure improvement projects. Responsible for maintaining document template libraries and internal project documentation. Must be comfortable interacting with all levels of the organization. Manages verification and validation activities for all Production modifications including projects, releases, and changes. Assesses risk to quality based on results of verification and validation and making appropriate recommendations. Coordinates with other QA Leads, Project Managers, Development Managers, and QA Core members. Responsible for facilitating completion of tactical actions supporting continual process improvements. Responsible for managing initiatives designed to support continual QA process improvements and the integration of the QA process with other process development activities.

Has a large impact on the function, department and/or organization. Decisions are both tactical and strategic in nature. Day to day decisions are generally made without supervision or review. Responsible for broad scope of decision-making. May have extensive interaction with internal and external customers, QA Leads, Project Managers, and Change Management representatives.
REQUIREMENTS
5+ years of Quality Assurance / Control experience with a thorough knowledge of software development lifecycle principles and quality assurance methodology. 3-5 years of management experience. 5+ years of experience working with developers, project and release managers or 5+ years of QA process development experience. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong time, interpersonal and people management skills. Previous experience with project risk assessments and the communication of these assessments. Thorough knowledge of current software testing tools. Thorough knowledge of Microsoft office product