QA Manager
MARS Solutions Group - milwaukee, WI
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MARS Solutions Group is seeking a seasoned Quality Assurance Lead to oversee end-to-end quality assurance for a large-scale Master Data Management (MDM) program. Testing Leadership & Strategy Serve as a QA leader and subject matter expert, providing guidance on best practices, testing frameworks, and testing tools. Direct the creation and implementation of a comprehensive testing strategy for the enterprise-wide MDM program, ensuring the integrity of the single source of truth across all data repositories. Uphold existing testing and quality assurance standards, including test planning, case design, and execution for data integrations, migrations, and transformations. Collaborate with the KDP QA/Test Manager to address essential matters such as test resources, tool issues, and license management. Ensure a detailed end-to-end test plan is created and executed according to plan, managing dependencies across teams at both the team and ART program levels. Ensure the testing strategy includes detailed environment requirements and data refresh plans for successful execution. Agile Testing & Continuous Integration Possess a strong and deep understanding of Agile principles, particularly those related to SAFE. Work closely with Agile Product Owners and Scrum Masters to align quality goals and integrate QA processes into the development lifecycle, ensuring timely and effective testing within the Agile team. Advocate for and implement test automation to enhance efficiency and test coverage. Lead regression testing, system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), and performance testing across multiple integrated systems. Quality Assurance Advocate for QA standards and best practices within Agile teams to ensure consistent and reliable software delivery. Oversee the execution of manual and automated tests, ensuring comprehensive test coverage and timely identification of bugs/defects. Ensure the plan includes testing automation to drive productivity for future Program Increments and increase team velocity. Ensure QA environments are ready for all systems impacted by the MDM Program. Problem Solving Identify, track, and resolve quality issues throughout the testing process. Collaborate with Scrum Masters to conduct root cause analysis for bugs or defects and provide actionable feedback for resolution. Reporting Work with Agile teams to collect data and provide regular updates to project stakeholders on testing progress, defect resolution, and system readiness. Generate test summary reports highlighting key findings, including pass/fail rates, defect counts, testing coverage, and lessons learned. Qualifications Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. 8+ years of experience in QA/testing within complex MDM or data programs. Strong background in testing within Agile/SAFE Agile environments, including experience with continuous integration and delivery practices. Technical Skills Proficiency in testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, JIRA, Jenkins, ALM, X Ray) for both automated and manual testing. Experience with MDM platforms (e.g., Stibo, Informatica, SAP MDM) and familiarity with ERP, CRM, and other enterprise systems. Strong knowledge of data integration processes, data quality validation, and data transformation testing. Leadership & Problem Solving Proven ability to lead testing teams and manage the entire testing lifecycle within complex, multi-system environments. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, focusing on identifying root causes of testing issues and ensuring timely resolution. Executive presence with strong critical and analytical thinking. Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across technical and business teams. Impact The success of the testing efforts will directly influence the quality of business outcomes, impacting the organization's ability to make data-driven decisions. Errors in testing could lead to significant data quality issues and business disruptions across all business units. If you are a seasoned testing professional with expertise in MDM and Agile environments, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!
Created: 2024-10-11