QA - Portfolio Manager

Agilus Work Solutions; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Portfolio Test Manager to lead testing efforts in a hybrid work environment. This role involves guiding a skilled team of testers, ensuring adherence to quality assurance standards, and collaborating closely with project stakeholders to deliver high-quality results. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in portfolio test management, particularly within the financial sector, and will be responsible for developing effective testing strategies that align with organizational goals. If you are passionate about quality assurance and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Hybrid Work Model

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in IT or business environment.
• Managed 20+ member test teams in a financial services organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of testers and foster a culture of excellence.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies.

Skills

Test Leadership

Quality Assurance Standards

Risk Evaluation

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

MBA/MS in Information Systems

Tools

Automated Testing Frameworks

Job description

Agilus is recruiting for a QA - Portfolio Manager in the Financial Industry in a hybrid work environment in Toronto, Ontario.

Agilus is looking for a Portfolio Test Manager who will be responsible for Testing Delivery and processes across a portfolio of projects ensuring high-quality testing governance, conducting QA reviews, supporting project teams in creating effective testing strategies and ensuring successful test execution.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead and inspire a team of skilled testers, providing guidance and fostering a culture of excellence in testing practices.
2. Implement or maintain/follow robust quality assurance standards, methodologies and best practices in a manner which aids and augments the realization of project deliverables and business benefits.
3. Collaborate closely with project managers, development teams, and stakeholders to ensure testing aligns with project timelines and requirements.
4. Ensure the quality of the products that technology delivers, working closely with all applications, common services/middleware, and infrastructure teams throughout the development/engineering lifecycle.
5. Develop and execute a comprehensive test strategy aligned with organizational goals, ensuring efficient and effective testing processes for the projects in the portfolio.
6. Evaluate and mitigate testing-related risks, ensuring the identification and resolution of issues throughout the software development lifecycle.

Requirements:

1. 10+ years of work experience in IT or business environment and/or BS/BA or MBA/MS in computer science, engineering, information systems, math or business.
2. Must have worked in a test leadership position in the past. Must have managed 20+ member test teams. A strong track record of portfolio test management in financial services organization is necessary.
3. Knowledge of the SDLC, testing concepts, methodologies, metrics, automated testing frameworks and documentation standards.
4. Excellent interpersonal, co-ordination and relationship development skill.
5. Relevant certifications: ISTQB, CSTE, CSQA, CSM are desirable.
6. Handle portfolio audits from a QE standpoint.

Further additional qualifications:

1. Strong Communication.
2. Able to manage ambiguity.
3. Experience of managing and communicating complex issues to VP level stakeholders.

What's in it for you:

1. Hybrid Work Model.