Associate Partner, Quality Engineering

IBM Computing; Quebec; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Partner in Quality Engineering to lead and innovate within the Cross Industry sector. This role involves developing and delivering cutting-edge solutions while maintaining strong relationships with clients. You will be at the forefront of shaping strategies and mentoring teams to ensure exceptional project delivery. With a focus on business development and operational excellence, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about quality engineering and eager to drive change, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing new solution offerings or methods to penetrate new markets.
• Strong background in managing project delivery and ensuring client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Canadian Cross Industry Sector Quality & Test Team.
• Support and manage the ongoing development of the practice.
• Oversee engagement execution to ensure delivery excellence.

Skills

Test Solutions Design

Project Delivery Management

Client Relationship Management

Business Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree (Preferred)

Job description

Introduction

The Associate Partner, Quality Engineering - Cross Industry, contributes to developing and delivering solutions based on firsthand industry experience. They understand current industry challenges and are motivated to work on a team to develop new processes and technologies to address these challenges.

As an IBM Associate Partner, you will maintain effective business relationships with the client's management team and influence the success of IGNITE Quality & Test offerings in the market. Your primary interfaces will be the IBM Consulting team (industry experts, solution owners, peers) and the client team (overall IBM account responsibility). Additionally, as a Quality & Test Leader, you will manage talent and quality, balancing capacity, efficiency, affordability, cost & price, supply & demand, utilization & growth, and resource models globally.

Your role and responsibilities

1. Lead the Canadian Cross Industry Sector Quality & Test Team.

2. Support and manage the ongoing development of the practice and lead the creation of new business opportunities, ensuring success from sales through solution design to delivery.

3. Lead and mentor consulting engagement pursuits, including client opportunity identification, understanding client needs, designing solutions, and managing delivery risks in collaboration with the sales team.

4. Oversee engagement execution by following the Delivery Roadmap, staffing project teams, assisting project leadership, reviewing deliverables, and participating in key project events to ensure delivery excellence.

5. Influence functional strategy and contribute to practice leadership, capability growth, and operational activities.

Required technical and professional expertise

• Identify, validate, and pursue new Test opportunities.

• Leverage knowledge and experience to design Test solutions aligned with client needs.

• Oversee project delivery within the practice to ensure quality and client satisfaction.

• Support Test project delivery as Lead Consultant or Delivery Manager.

• Maintain strong relationships with the client's management team.

Additional qualifications

• Experience in developing new solution offerings or methods to penetrate new markets.

• Expected to generate annual new sales in the range of $5M to $10M USD.

Preferred technical and professional experience

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