The QA Director is responsible for overseeing multiple projects and teams through the Quality Assurance test process. The QA Director at Activision is the primary point of contact for all QA matters on multiple concurrent projects. Additionally, the QA Director is responsible for leading the performance management process; ensuring that both the testing population and management team are held accountable to the standards set by the department's senior leadership. Reporting to the Senior Director, the QA Director works closely with the various Studio leaders as well as the internal QA management team to create test plans, refine testing procedures using our internal tools while also championing innovation where possible, improve QA efficiency and help drive the success of the QA team. This involves assigning and managing test leads and test teams, planning and managing the QA budget and test plan, coordinating with the Studio management team as well as first parties, and overseeing the entire test effort from beginning to end. The QA Director works to ensure that each project is tested in line with best company practices, and participates in overall department planning, process improvement, performance management, leadership development, and policy making.