Quality Assurance Lead/ PM

at  Procom

QUALITY ASSURANCE LEAD/ PM:

On behalf of our client Procom is seeking a business-focused Quality Assurance Lead/PM. The ideal candidate will be experienced in developing test strategy, plans, test cases, and test scripts. The role will support the planning, design, and execution of system testing on simple to complex implementations, working collaboratively within the project team and business units. This is a 12 month contract in Calgary, Alberta.

QUALITY ASSURANCE LEAD/ PM JOB DETAILS:

We are looking for an experience QA lead with Project Management capabilities or a Project Manager with experience in the QA space. Successful candidate will be assigned to the Core Optimization Program. This role will report to the CPMO Test Lead and support the development, coordination, and execution of test strategies for your assigned programs/projects. The role of the Quality Assurance Lead/PM is to support the planning, design and execution of system testing on simple to complex implementations. The Quality Assurance Lead works collaboratively within the project team and business units to execute and validate test cases based upon system requirements.

QUALITY ASSURANCE LEAD/ PM MANDATORY SKILLS:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Minimum 5 years of Technical Testing experience
• Diploma or Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or related area of study
• Experience developing test strategy, plans, test cases and test scripts
• Understanding of Quality Management Software and Processes;
• Knowledge and experience in technical aspects of software solution testing;
• Strong technical skills in understanding database models, queries and technical tools required for testing;
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills;
• Decision making in a fast paced environment;
• Successfully engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously;
• Self-starter, ability to work independently ; and,
• Leverage the skills and knowledge of the individuals around them.
• Business Relationship Management - Able to analyze Business Domain, Manage Stakeholder Relationship, Consult and challenge the stakeholder
• Communication - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to articulate complex technical problems and issues in plain language to non-technical people, able to communicate

QUALITY ASSURANCE LEAD/ PM NICE TO HAVE SKILLS:

• Previous experience working in the Oil and Gas Sector

Accountable for the creation of the project test plan, test cases, test scripts and test reports;
o Review functional and design specifications to ensure full understanding of individual deliverables;
o Identify test requirements from specifications, map test case requirements and design test plan that ensures that the implemented solution meets the business outcomes and requirements;
o Develop test cases and test scripts as per the test plan;
o Work with the business analyst to review user requirements documents to ensure that requirements are testable;
o Validate that user expectations are achieved during the testing process;
o Report on deficiencies and testing progress.
Partner with the Solution Designer to ensure that the solution design meets the business requirements and outcomes and to determine test methods for validating the technical implementation;
Accountable for the execution of the test plan;
o Develop, document and maintain functional test cases and other test artifacts like the test data, data validation, harness scripts and automated scripts;
o Execute and evaluate manual or automated test cases and report test results;
o Hold and facilitate test plan/case reviews with cross-functional team members;
o Identify any potential quality issues per defined process and escalate potential quality issues immediately to management;
o Ensure that validated deliverables meet functional and design specifications and requirements;
o Isolate, replicate, and report defects and verify defect fixes; and,
o Backend database testing in Microsoft SQL /Oracle/SAP HANA environment including validating stored procs, jobs and triggers.
Partner with the Project Manager:
o To create an estimate for testing activities;
o Contributing to and reviewing project documentation;
Accountable for the management of Test Management tools for the project:
o Create and setup project;
o Manage user;
o Train users;
o Ensure tool is being used appropriately; and,
o Create reports as required.