QA Lead/Manager

Role: QA Lead/Manager

Location: Columbus, OH

Duration: 6 Months (Contract-to-hire)

Local candidates HIGHLY preferred

Description:

The PMO Test Analyst is a position within the IT Planning & Portfolio Management department and supports successful IT project execution.

This position will report to the Manager Methodology, and will be responsible for the following:

· Facilitate a continuous improvement process for the Test Framework within Project Management Methodology (PMM) specifically for a transition to Agile delivery and Test Automation

· Evaluate Test Framework effectiveness in helping projects meet IT delivery goals and objectives

· Identify process improvements based on project test metrics and lessons learned

· Plan and implement test process improvements

· Develop and deliver training and communication on test processes

· Assisting in coaching project managers on industry best practices

· Responsive and timely issue resolution

· Ensure proper traceability between test scripts and requirements within Application Lifecycle Management (ALM)

· Audit project test results within ALM to confirm standards defined within the test framework are being followed by project delivery teams

· Subject matter expert for best practices within ALM and Jira.

Lead Analyst:

· 7+ years of experience in test planning and execution as a project manager, test lead, lead business analyst or a related role on multiple projects with a total budget of >$1M and a duration of at least 8 months OR in audit, regulatory or compliance fields with focus on IT project delivery.

· Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in related discipline (Computer Science, Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Economics)

· Demonstrated Knowledge and Experience with Microfocus Application Lifecycle Management (ALM). This is formerly known as HP ALM.

· Demonstrated Knowledge and Experience with Jira

· Knowledge and experience with testing and test frameworks including manual test script execution, performance test and test automation

· Demonstrated experience in leading multiple process improvement initiatives

· Work independently in multiple functional domains

· Assist in development and coaching of other team members

· Excellent written and verbal communication

· Strong experience with MS Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio)

· Aptitude for attention to detail, accuracy, precision and logic

· Demonstrated strong process orientation and analytical/problem solving skills

· Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) is a plus

· Strong experience with Service Now PPM is a plus

· Utilities Industry experience is a plus.

· Prefer professional certification: Project Management Professional (PMP), International Institute of Business Analysts (IIBA), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) with at least 3 years of professional expertise with the corresponding certification.

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $45.00 to $48.00 /hour

Experience:

• Microfocus Application Lifecycle Management (ALM).: 3 years (Required)
• test planning and execution as a project manager, test lead,: 7 years (Required)
• Knowledge and Experience with Jira: 3 years (Required)
• testing and test frameworks including manual test script exe: 3 years (Required)
• Quality Assurance: 7 years (Required)

Contract Length:

• 5 – 6 months