Your Opportunity as the Lead Analyst, IS Quality Assurance - PMO
Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Quality Assurance and lead and coach others on skills required to serve as a Quality Assurance Lead. Develop test plans, create tests scripts and provide test management for highly visible and critical projects at the company.
Location : Orrville, OH (Close proximity to Cleveland / Akron)
Work Arrangements : Hybrid - onsite a minimum of 9 days a month primarily during core weeks as determined by the Company; maybe more as business need requires
In this role you will :
Work on and lead various project deliverables including but not limited to :
- Test plans, detailed test schedules, test environment plans
- Own and facilitate the design, construction and execution of test cases / test scenarios
- Collaborate with Business Analysts to ensure requirements are testable and well defined
- Analyze system architecture and designs testing strategy as appropriate
- Create functional design in collaboration with IT development teams
- Define and publish project testing metrics
Lead testing efforts on PMO led projects :
Define test schedule through collaboration with Project ManagerHelp to inform revisions to overall plan with Project ManagerContinue to revise plan and adapt to project changes with Project ManagerManage cross-functional testing efforts with complex dependenciesRole model the use of standards and methodologies around testing managementEffectively manages the test schedule in alignment with triple constraint : Budget, Time, ScopeDevelop and promote testing best practices :
Leverage and enhance standard testing deliverablesIncorporate automated testing where appropriate to increase test coverageLeverage and develop key testing metrics and dashboardsProactively execute best practices regarding audit and security controlsIdentify potential risks to delivery, both inside and outside of own workstream, identifying and presenting possible solutionsAdvancement of QA Profession :
Guide and mentor others to help advance quality assurance as a discipline, practice and professionSeek opportunities to lead change and share knowledgeThe Right Place for You
We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
What we are looking for :
Minimum Requirements :
5+ years of relevant work experienceExperience leading project management activities with a strong understanding of project management methodologyProficiency with Microsoft Project and HP Application Lifecycle Management (ALM)Proven ability to influence and shape outcomes through strong interpersonal and communication skillsDemonstrated ability to think critically and conceptuallyCustomer service mindset with a commitment to quality deliverablesLearn more about working at Smucker :
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