Quality Assurance #003

Responsible for managing the definition, implementation and integration of quality principles and quality processes into the design and development of software and IT processes. Ensures that quality methods and procedures are executed. Ensures that products, applications, and systems are in compliance with established quality standards, and meet customer requirements. Analyzes best-in-class processes, establishes customer satisfaction metrics, understands the interaction and relationship of business operations and operating systems and network processes. Champions the application of quality principles in business and IT processes through training, meeting and team facilitation, communication programs and team building activities. Responsible for researching, developing and implementing testing methods and procedures. Ensures that products meet the highest quality standards. Monitors and reports on defects.

Responsible for establishing and implementing quality assurance and compliance processes for the IT organization. Works closely with IT leaders to develop and implement an overall quality maturity roadmap and plan for each IT functional area. Works with development, testing and production teams to develop, publish and implement software quality assurance plans. Reviews progress toward the plan regularly with IT leaders, technical teams and customers to make modifications as necessary. Establishes internal IT service quality control standards, policies and procedures. Monitors, evaluates, manages and executes audit processes to ensure compliance. Coordinates and facilitates quality assurance activities across projects with project managers. Provides guidance and subject matter expertise to IT teams on QA methodologies and processes, educates them on their responsibilities/accountabilities for the purpose of achieving on-time and quality deliverables. Makes recommendations and directs improvements to the software development lifecycle process. Documents non-compliance to policies, process and standards and assists in their resolution.

Analyzes and identifies trends in IT performance metrics. Designs, monitors and analyzes performance metrics program for quality improvement initiatives. Conducts audits and analyzes findings to develop appropriate corrective action recommendations. Provides training on established processes and policies. Needed skills and knowledge include systems lifecycle development, project management, quality management and improvement methodologies and standards such as Total Quality Management (TQM), Six Sigma and the Software Engineering Institute—Capability Maturity Model (SEI-CMM).

Responsible for developing and executing formal test plans to ensure the delivery of quality software applications. Involved in test planning, writing test cases/scripts, test case automation and test execution. Defines and tracks quality assurance metrics such as defects, defect counts, test results and test status. Collects and analyzes data for software process evaluation and improvements, and integrates them into business processes to address the business needs. Documents all problems and assists in their resolution.

Delivers quality process training to technical staff and acts as an internal quality consultant to advise or

influence business or technical partners. Performs quality audits across the various IT functions to ensure quality standards, procedures and methodologies are being followed.

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Or equivalent work experience.

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or other related field. Or equivalent work experience.

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or similar. Or equivalent work experience.

A minimum of 7 years of systems development and business experience. Experience in developing and conducting test processes for multiple types of systems, client users and/or units across an organization. Requires prior management, supervisory or team leader experience.

A minimum of 7 years of IT and business experience, with at least 5 years in Quality Assurance, 2 to 3 years of audit or assessment or other relevant experience.

A minimum of 3 years of systems development, testing and/or business experience.

Middle level management in quality assurance functions. Works under general direction of senior level management. Typically manages and mentors supervisors, project leaders and/or technical staff. Acts as a project leader and a subject matter expert on multiple and complex projects. Frequently reports to a IT Chief Operating Officer, Operating Unit IT Executive, Departmental IT Executive or Director, Systems and Programming.

Expert/lead technical role. Provides strategic direction, guidance and integrated solutions to enterprise-wide quality engineering initiatives. Works on multiple projects as a project leader or as the subject matter expert. Works on projects/issues of high complexity that require in-depth knowledge across multiple technical areas and business segments. Coaches and mentors more junior technical staff.

Intermediate professional level role. Works on projects of moderate to high complexity within one or more development environments. Works on multiple programs/systems as a project team member. Considered a subject matter expert for a single program/system. May coach more junior technical staff.