Thursday, April 23, 2009

Manufacturing Vertical Test Lead - (US-Anywhere in the USA)


Manufacturing Vertical Test Lead - (US-Anywhere in the USA)

Compensation: 
$150K - $200K / Year
Minimum Education: 
Bachelors
Job Type: 
Full Time
Jobcode: 
CJA111

If not you, would you know someone???  I will pay a finders' fee if you refer someone who is hired.

This role is responsible for business development support, service delivery support, and team building for Manufacturing Logistics Vertical 
Responsibilities 
The understanding and interpretation of customer requirements and specifications 
• Build and manage relationships with Client Partners and business unit leaders; manage account strategy for testing business within vertical with account management teams 
• Support business development efforts by: 
o Participating in sales calls and presenting Testing Services capabilities 
o Strategic Evaluation of new Testing Services opportunities 
o Ensure the effectiveness of proposal efforts and collaboration with offshore counterparts 
o Engaging with and bringing-in the appropriate offshore team members 
• Manage resource allocations through coordination with the Testing Services resource management function and account management teams. 
• Commit to the success of recruiting efforts. 
• Build and manage relationships with sales teams, vertical and horizontal unit leaders and offshore business unit leads. 
• Provide direct management and leadership to testing resources; conduct annual reviews for direct reports. 
• Actively engage with project teams to foster the greater testing community. 
• Participate in industry events and other market-facing activities 


Requirements 
• 15+ 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 methodology and test estimation skills 
• Experience managing and leading teams 
• Excellent written and oral communications skills 
• Prior experience with sales and pre-sales support 
• BS in Computer Science or related field preferred, though not required. 
• Must be willing to travel at least 50% of the time 

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

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