Manager, Advisory - Quality Engineering Test Lead

KPMG LLP Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a QA Test Manager in Toronto. The successful candidate will oversee testing processes, develop test strategies, and manage deliverables while working in an Agile-Scrum environment. Strong experience in ERP projects and solid communication skills are required. The role offers the opportunity to work on diverse challenges in IT Advisory.

Benefits

Inclusive workplace policies

Accommodations for interview processes

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a QA and Test Lead role.
• Strong track record of delivery in testing.
• ISTQB certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee test planning and delivery, prepare for test execution.
• Develop test strategy, plans, and documentation.
• Manage Full Testing Lifecycle deliverables.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Experience in ERP projects

Knowledge of QA concepts

Sales generation ability

Test Automation exposure

Education

University Degree or College Diploma

Tools

Test Management tools (DevOps, ALM, JIRA)

ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, MS Dynamics, Workday)

Job description

Overview

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

KPMG's Management Consulting group is experiencing exceptional growth, especially within IT Advisory. The rapidly expanding IT Advisory team is looking for an experienced QA Test Manager to join the team.

Our Advisory professionals are trusted advisors of the world’s leading organizations focused on creating and sustaining value for our clients. Our professionals work with senior leadership across functional areas, applying our expertise and deep industry knowledge to develop innovative, technology-driven solutions to solve our clients’ business challenges and help them grow and achieve financial results.

What you will do

• Oversee test planning delivery, preparation activities for test execution.
• Develop test strategy, test plans, and project documentation using risk analysis methodologies.
• Participate in the creation and execution of test cases to meet deadlines as well as manage and support the team in creating reusable test assets for manual and automated test scripts.
• Manage Full Testing Lifecycle and deliverables: Test strategy, plan, schedules, test cases, dashboards, defect logs, test closure reports, entry/exit criteria and gating.
• Ensure effective planning and coordination of support partners including business process owners, IT and Infrastructure and Project Management Office.
• Communicate and address scope changes that impact testing.
• Chair defect triage meetings to ensure effective and detailed documentation, tracking, reporting defect resolutions using metrics.
• Assess various automation tools and make recommendations on automation strategy.
• Conduct test case reviews to ensure scenarios accurately capture business functionality.
• Work collaboratively with a team and in an Agile-Scrum environment.
• Support Testing Services practice development and sales generation activities.

What you bring to the role

• Strong communication and documentation skills, written, verbal, French is an asset.
• Experience working in large ERP project environments.
• An understanding of the system development life cycle.
• 4+ years of experience in a QA and Test Lead role; with a strong track record for delivery.
• Ability to generate and create sales opportunities.
• Exposure to Test Automation tools and scripting QTP/UFT Selenium, Katalon, Cypress, are an asset with languages supported Java, C#, Python.
• Strong understanding of QA concepts and methodologies in testing of ERP’s (Oracle, SAP, MS Dynamics Workday).
• University Degree or College Diploma.
• ISTQB certification is an asset.
• Experience with Test Management tools DevOps, ALM, JIRA (Xray, Zephyr) and Confluence.
• Project Management Certification (PMP) is an asset.

Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters.

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.