Manager, IT Quality Assurance - Grade 15

Space Coast Credit Union•MIRAMAR, FL

27d•$131,940 - $139,734•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Manager of IT Quality Assurance, you will lead our Quality Assurance (QA) and Business Analysis (BA) teams within our organization. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality of our software products and services through effective QA processes while also driving business analysis activities to align IT solutions with business objectives. This role requires strong leadership skills, technical expertise in QA methodologies, and a strategic mindset to optimize IT processes and deliverables. The Manager will collaborate closely with stakeholders across the organization to gather requirements, define project scope, and ensure high-quality software solutions are tested and delivered on time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other relevant degree or equivalent experience is required.
8-10 years of experience in IT business analysis or quality assurance required, with a minimum of 5 years in IT Management.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the IT quality assurance and business analysis teams. Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment, promoting professional growth and development opportunities.
Recruit, mentor, and develop team members to ensure high performance and career growth. Set clear goals and objectives for the teams and monitor performance against these targets.
Collaborate closely with Systems Development, and other departments to translate business requirements into technical specifications and solutions.
Facilitate communication between business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
Work closely with project managers and teams to ensure QA and BA activities are integrated into project plans and timelines. Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and implement mitigation strategies.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of IT business analysis and quality assurance processes.
Tool selection for QA and BA teams to mature their processes within the organization.
Oversee the quality assurance process, including test planning, execution, and reporting. Develop and implement quality assurance standards and best practices.
Ensure that all software products meet established quality criteria, including functionality, performance, and reliability.
Organize, manage, and assist manual and automated testing to ensure minimal production defect.
Facilitate the decomposition of business requirements, into Use Cases and Acceptance Criteria
Organize and manage manual and automated test case libraries.
Participate in deployment testing exercises, and SCRUM events as needed.
Lead Instructor Training on QA-related topics.
Keep abreast of changes in technology, standards, and relevant developments in IT & testing by maintaining professional competency through training, reading, etc.
Lead QA process improvement initiatives and identify opportunities for automation and optimization to streamline workflows.
Lead the IT business analysis team in gathering, analyzing, and documenting business requirements.
Work closely with stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into functional specifications.
Ensure that proposed solutions meet business objectives and address key challenges or opportunities.
Coordinate the requirements gathering process for applications, overseeing documentation and validation of changes.
Stay informed about emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in IT business analysis and quality assurance.