Thursday, August 13, 2009

Onsite Testing Managers--Multiple - (US-Northeastern USA)


Onsite Testing Managers--Multiple - (US-Northeastern USA)

Compensation:
$120K - $150K / Year
Minimum Education:
Bachelors
Job Type:
Full Time
Jobcode:
CJA16

The Onsite Vertical Testing Manager (OTM) is responsible for providing onsite market leadership, business development support, service delivery support, and team building for key vertical industry segments.

Responsibilities
• Build and manage relationships with Account Managers and Client Partners within target vertical(s); manage account plans for vertical industry segments with vertical account management teams
• Support business development efforts by:
o Participating in sales calls and presenting Testing Services capabilities
o Scoping new Testing Services opportunities
o Driving proposal efforts with offshore counterparts
o Engaging with and bringing-in the appropriate offshore team members
• Manage onsite resource allocations through coordination with the Testing Services resource management function and account management teams.
• Actively participate in onsite recruiting efforts.
• Achieve 50% billability through active participation in early-stage/”quick start” initiatives and test process consulting engagements.
• Build and manage relationships with Offshore Vertical Test Managers.
• Conduct and/or participate in regular onsite delivery assurance sessions.
• Provide direct management and leadership to onsite testing resources; conduct annual reviews for some onsite resources.
• Actively engage with onsite project teams to foster the onsite testing community.
• Participate in industry events and other market-facing activities


Requirements
• 8+ years of systems integration, software development, or IT experience; at least 3+ years in a consulting environment
• 3+ years of software quality assurance (SQA) experience in a leadership role

• Deep knowledge of SQA processes and methodologies
• Hand-on experience with at least one of the following categories of tools:
o Test Management
o Test Automation
o Performance Testing
o Defect Management
• Prior experience working in an onsite/offshore model
• Strong test estimation skills
• Experience managing and leading teams
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Prior experience with sales and pre-sales support

Prefer Financial Services – Banking & Consumer Credit, insurance, retail, Manufacturing/Logistics, healthcare (payer preferred), life Sciences, Commercial Software / Online Services, Media & Entertainment

Email resume in Word to TheBigGameHunter@cisny.com. Please include the job code for the position with your resume.

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