Program QA Manager

Bank of Montreal; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 92,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Senior Program QA Manager to oversee quality assurance activities across multiple teams and platforms. The role involves developing test strategies, managing QA processes, and ensuring adherence to standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in QA management and a strong background in automation and methodologies. This position supports a hybrid work model, allowing flexibility while ensuring collaboration within teams.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Accident and Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plans

Qualifications

• Typically, 10+ years of work experience in IT.
• Experience managing overall QA management of large multi-team programs.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains the Program Test Strategy.
• Accountable for overall QA Program estimates and timelines.
• Communicates test execution progress to stakeholders.

Skills

QA Management

Agile Methodologies

Automation Strategy

Collaboration

Education

BS/BA/MBA/MS in Computer Science

Tools

ALM

JIRA

Selenium

QTP

Perfecto Mobile

Job description

Application Deadline:

05/30/2025

Address:

33 Dundas Street West

Job Family Group:

Technology

This is an Individual Contributor role (not a people manager) and is subject to Hybrid work model (2 days/week in the Toronto office at 33 Dundas St West)

BMO’s Personal and Business banking department is looking for a Senior Program QA Manager with strong QA program management background. The individual, working for P&C - Products and Services department, will be accountable for managing the overall Quality Assurance and Engineering activities of large projects/programs across multiple teams and Platforms across the Bank. The selected individual shall:

• Develops, executes, and maintains the Program Test Strategy - outlining the overall Test Planning/Executing strategy, Automation strategy, Testing methodology and Test governance for the Program.

• Accountable for managing overall End to End quality of the product, working closely with SME of various Applications, Services, and Infrastructure teams throughout the development/testing lifecycle.

• Manages a cross-functional team comprised of QA Lead(s), Automation Lead(s), Defect Manager, Enterprise End to End Lead(s) and Performance Testing Lead(s) across different platforms (mainframe, web-based, mobile, online banking etc.)

• Collaborate with various relevant leads in creation and implementation of the Automation Strategy for the Program.

• Reviews and interprets all testing related documentation, including functional and design specifications, to provide input to the project team on the planning of testing activities.

• Accountable for overall QA Program estimates including efforts of all involved QA team resources, Test Data Management Automation team, Performance team etc. and overall QA Timelines aligned with the applicable Program release dates.

• Accountable for testing of all phases of the Program including SIT, UAT, Enterprise End to End, Performance Testing and Reporting.

• Communicates test execution progress and overall quality of the Program to relevant Executive and Program stakeholders.

• Accountable for ensuring adherence to BMO’s SDLC processes and meeting all QA audit requirements for the Program.

• Identify opportunities to strengthen the quality assurance capabilities by sharing expertise, training, and mentoring team members and building communities of practice.

Qualifications:

• Typically, 10+ years of work experience in IT or BS/BA/MBA/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Systems.

• Experience managing overall QA management of large multi-team programs is a Must.

• Expert Knowledge on ALM, JIRA tool, Reporting and Dashboarding.

• Advanced knowledge of Waterfall, Iterative and Agile methodologies.

• Expert knowledge of the SDLC, testing concepts, QA methodologies & QA metrics.

• Good knowledge of Perfecto Mobile, API Automation and front-End Automation frameworks (Selenium, QTP).

• Good understanding of Core Banking applications and infrastructure components of a Canadian Financial Institution.

Salary:

$92,400.00 - $171,600.00

Pay Type:

Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit:https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

About Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en.

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.