Test Manager | Irvine, CA or Austin, TX

BLIZZARD ENTERTAINMENT, INC; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Test Manager to lead a dedicated QA team in delivering top-notch game experiences. This exciting role involves overseeing test strategies, managing a talented team, and ensuring quality across all deliverables. The position offers a hybrid work environment, allowing flexibility while fostering collaboration. Join a passionate team committed to excellence and innovation in the gaming industry, where your leadership will directly impact the quality of beloved titles. If you are ready to take on a new challenge and make a difference, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with Company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Mental health & wellbeing programs

Fitness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• 8+ years in test and/or project management with leadership experience.
• Expertise in end-to-end test planning and management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a test team for product quality assurance.
• Forecast and manage test schedules, needs, and resources.

Skills

Test Management

Project Management

Coaching

Problem Solving

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Jira

Test Case Management Tools

Job description

Team Name:

Quality Assurance

Job Title:

Test Manager | Irvine, CA or Austin, TX

Requisition ID:

R024735

Job Description:

The concept of “Blizzard polish,” that is, the infinite care and loving detail put into every aspect of our games, is something we take seriously and pride ourselves on delivering to our players. It’s a responsibility shared across the company – and its undisputed heart and soul is Blizzard Entertainment Quality Assurance (QA).

Blizzard QA is a close-knit team; we care about problem solving, providing opportunities for professional growth, and succeeding together. We genuinely love what we do for a living and expect the same from everyone who joins us. If your career is ready for its next great challenge, get in touch and let’s get to work!

This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studio for this role is Irvine, CA or Austin, TX.

Responsibilities

1. Lead a test team for a product end-to-end
2. Lead, recruit, coach, and manage a large team towards individual and team excellence
3. Influence cross-functional teams on end to end strategy, test execution, and reporting
4. Accountable for the quality of all deliverables, workflows, and relationships for the test team
5. Partner and provide high-value quality-related services to production leadership
6. Forecast and manage the product’s test schedules, needs, dependencies, and resources
7. Develop and run the master test plan for the product
8. Drive quality projects with regional teams, partners, stakeholders, and QA teams
9. Set annual and continuous improvement goals for the team
10. Contribute to long term QA vision creation and drive communication outward with stakeholders
11. Lead, connect, and partner with teams across Blizzard towards quality initiatives
12. Facilitate resolution of project impacting issues that require intervention
13. Champion and influence software development best practices and the customer experience
14. Present formal business reviews regularly
15. Other duties as assigned

Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience
2. Test and/or Project Management experience: 8+ years
3. Management experience: 3+ years
4. Experience leading regional test teams
5. Capable of forecasting and managing test budgets for a large project
6. Ability in coaching open/closed box and automation best practices
7. Demonstrated experience in end-to-end test planning for a product
8. Expertise in Jira and test case management tools

Pluses

1. Coding knowledge: XML/HTML, JavaScript, Python, Java, C/C++/C#, SQL
2. Certification in any of the following: PMP, Scrum Master, ISTQB-ATM
3. Ecommerce experience: Overseen teams performing QA functions for Ecommerce and Back End Systems

Your Platform

Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.

Our World

Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, Candy Crush and Bubble Witch. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!

Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment.

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to [e-mail]. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $77,760.00 - $143,920.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.