Manager, Software Testing

Henny Penny•Eaton, OH

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Software Test Manager provides leadership, oversight, and direction for all aspects of software testing. The Software Test Manager ensures the software solutions meet objectives with the high-quality outputs through efficient operating processes.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science (B.S) Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field Required
10+ years engineering in SDLC, testing and validation Required in an agile environement
5+ years supervisory experience and technical leadership Required
Advanced knowledge of SDLC practices.
Knowledge and understanding of risk-based testing concepts and methodologies
Proven success growing and scaling high performing global engineering teams with a collaborative culture.
Ability to effectively utilize & partner with outside resources to achieve the budget and project objectives.
Proven success leading and organizing cross-functional meetings and teams in a professional manner.
Excellent verbal and written (including presentation) communication skills.
Good listening skills and receptive to the ideas of others.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science (M.S) Engineering, Computer Science or related field Preferred
Embedded experience is a plus.
Familiarity with JIRA, XRAY, TeamCenter preferred.
Ability to travel internationally up to 10%

Responsibilities

Lead and motivate software testing team members to ensure that testing projects and processes meet defined objectives.
Ability to perform risk-based analysis and testing.
Familiar leading and developing automated software solutions.
Responsible for hiring, onboarding, and staff development in both Eaton and our new software center in Manila.
Monitor the quality of test plans, automation scripts, and validation results, focusing on continuous improvement in effectiveness and efficiency.
Ensure all testing activities are performed on schedule to support project timelines.
Maintain and enforce up-to-date testing procedures and work instructions.
Implement and own the testing strategy and planning (functional, integration, regression, performance).
Act as a process leader, mentoring your team, ensuring best practices, and inspiring a quality-first mindset.
Collaborate with other leaders to make decisions that support business objectives and ensure successful product delivery.
Establish and manage expense and capital budgets for testing, including a long-term capital plan for future needs.
Develop an annual plan projecting major testing projects, staffing needs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Create and maintain an environment of ownership and accountability for projects and timelines.
Consistently models the Company values and expected behaviors.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

An opportunity to work for a company that is 100% employee-owned.
Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) program following one year of service.
Annual company performance bonus in addition to base salary
Flexibility to work from home 2 days per week
Defined career paths
Professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement and unlimited free access to LinkedIn Learning courses
A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, PTO, and paid holidays
Expanded onsite wellness clinic offering preventive care services such as wellness screenings, annual physicals, and related lab work at no cost to employee-owners
Achieve total well-being at our new Wellspring and Owners Hall facility, featuring 24/7 fitness center with a wide variety of cardio and strength training equipment.
Activities including department outings, holiday parties, and our annual company-wide Thanksgiving Dinner