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Testing Center Leader, US-IL
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EOE/AA/M/F/D/V Job Purpose
Test execution leader responsible for delivery of testing services for an entire business vertical (Media, Consumer, Emerging Business, Testing & Validation). This role is expected to lead a large group of business related testing teams to successful delivery of testing projects in support of key organizational objectives.
Job Responsibilities
· Accountable for the testing services provided within their T&V vertical
· Responsible for championing the testing capabilities and processes.
· Responsible to lead testing teams, including team managers and leads, to meet project delivery commitments and to remove barriers to delivery success.
· Accountable for ensuring execution against project schedules and T&V standards and processes.
· Responsible for managing demand management and prioritization processes that ensure that testing function is supporting the Job Jar process for that business unit.
· Responsible for resourcing activities in the area using Nielsen process including confirming budget, tracking approvals, and making adjustments to EPM.
· Responsible for the delivery of key testing wellness programs to improve the level and quality of test related processes and projects.
· Responsible for partnering with Application/Development to deliver on key projects.
· Responsible for communicating with project leadership the value proposition of and success of the team through a standard set of Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
· Responsible for the development of testing skills across the testing vertical
· Responsible to evangelize the process and tools leveraged by the T&V organization outward to key partners and business stakeholders.
· Recognized subject matter expert in the field with strong process background.
· The differentiator for the Senior role is a combination of experience, accountability level, and team size
· Responsible for either a large functional team or for a critical T&V function Role Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 8-10+ years of experience managing testing teams
- Strong testing methodology knowledge
- Experience defining and delivering the test execution services in a large organization
- Strong communication skills regarding testing topics and remote collaboration skill
- Strong negotiation skills to set priorities and establish commitment
- Ability to mentor and train testing team members in tools and techniques
- Experience and understanding of test management and design techniques
- Experience in the use and deployment of HP Quality Center and/or HP QTP
- Experience in creating test strategies and plans
- Experience in effectively managing blended teams of FTE and Offshore resources.
- Demonstrates an ability to deliver on project commitments
- Knowledge of HP Quality Center Intermediate
- Knowledge of HP QuickTest Professional (QTP) and/or Performance Center Working Knowledge
Preferred:
- Experience in defining and implementing testing wellness programs.
- Knowledge of EPM (Enterprise Project Management) system
 
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Location:
Chicago
IL
US
Job Category:
Information Technology
Job Industry:
Communications
Experience Level:
Employee Type:
Travel:
None
Education Level:
Select Degree Completed
Minimum Salary:
Internal Job ID:
[6365179]
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