Quality Assurance Manager

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Assurance (QA) Manager to lead their QA department. This pivotal role involves overseeing the entire QA process, ensuring that the highest quality standards are met before products reach customers. The ideal candidate will drive strategic planning, manage a talented team, and implement innovative tools to enhance testing processes. If you have a strong background in software development, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for quality, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking company and make a significant impact on product excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading QA teams and managing testing processes.
• Strong background in software development and testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the QA process to ensure high product quality before customer delivery.
• Lead the development of test management strategies and standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Software Development Processes

Communication Skills

Budgeting and Resource Management

Testing Techniques

Incident Analysis

Automation Technologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Automated Testing Tools

Job description

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Job Title: Quality Assurance (QA) Manager

As a QA Manager, you will oversee the entire departmental QA process, ensuring standards are used to meet the highest quality before products reach customers. This role involves strategic planning, team management, process improvement, and compliance with industry standards.

Key Activities

1. Strategic Test Management Development: Direct the ongoing advancement of test management strategies to enhance both manual and automated testing processes.
2. Standardization and Guidelines Formulation: Define and enforce test management standards and guidelines for consistent quality and best practices.
3. Quality Assessment and Oversight: Assess and oversee test management quality across the software lifecycle, setting performance metrics.
4. Training and Consultation: Provide expertise and training to elevate software test management practices organization-wide.
5. Incident Analysis and Preventive Action: Investigate testing incidents, determine causes, and implement preventive measures for continuous improvement.
6. Continuous Improvement Identification: Identify areas for improvement, advocating for innovative tools and techniques.
7. Automation and Tool Integration: Lead the adoption of automated testing and test management tools, fostering a software-centric testing approach.

SFIA Competency Requirements

• Strategic Planning (ITSP)
• Testing (TEST)
• Quality Management (QUMG)
• Quality Assurance (QUAS)
• Software Development / Programming (PROG)
• Data Analysis / Data Modelling and Design (DTAN)
• Project Management / Change Control (PRMG)
• Business Process Improvement (BPRE)
• Learning and Development Management (ETMG)
• Stakeholder Relationship Management (RLMT)

Skill & Experience Requirements

• Ability to lead and motivate a team of QA professionals
• Experience in developing team goals, supporting development, and achieving outcomes
• Strong understanding of software development processes, methodologies, and testing techniques
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with stakeholders
• Experience in budgeting and resource management within QA
• Familiarity with industry-specific regulations and standards
• Experience with modern testing tools and automation technologies
• Experience overseeing QA vendors or developing quality programs