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JOB TITLE: QA Manager

SUMMARY

The QA Manager leads a team of Quality Engineers and SEiTs responsible for testing multiple Accruent products and is a champion of Quality. They know good when they see it and motivate teams to achieve greatness. They work tirelessly to remove roadblocks to success, embrace a culture of continuous improvement and are always willing to teach others how to embrace it as well.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, possess leadership experience and have a broad knowledge of QA best practices. They will have led a team before and are comfortable working with organizational stakeholders to improve product quality. They have experience with automation, Agile software development and experience with internationally based teams. Most importantly, they are a tireless advocate of doing it right the first time around and take great pride in the quality of the software they produce. If you have these attributes, are passionate about technology and are a proven problem solver then Accruent may be a fit for you.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

· Provide leadership for a team of Quality Engineers inclusive of all management responsibilities such as goals, objectives, reviews, coaching, mentoring and career development.

· Working with a cross-team of stakeholders, deliver software updates within required timelines and according to organizational standards. Stakeholders include Product Management, Engineering, Support, Operations and Professional Services.

· Be a tireless champion of software quality. This requires understanding how the teams work, identifying where the quality gaps exist and working with stakeholders to close them.

· Manage to a set of KPIs used to measure the success of the teams. When teams deviate from them, utilize internal tools to understand the reasons for deviation and take corrective actions.

· Proactively engage with other leaders within Accruent to identify opportunities for improvement on the teams and compiles plans to achieve them.

· Maintains and grow a robust automated regression suite to further product quality goals.

· Embrace the adoption of a wide range of quality standards for stories and features including both functional and non-functional requirements.

· Actively participate in the ITIL processes of Change Management, Problem Management & Release Management to identify ways to improve quality.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

· Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, STEM-related or Business-Related degree.

· 8+ years of experience in the software development industry.

· 5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance roles or responsibilities.

· Fluent in English. Experience working with international teams.

· Experience leading a team of Quality Engineers in an Agile environment.

· Proven experience with software quality assurance best practices in an Agile environment.

· Experience partnering with internal stakeholders on improving quality for a product.

· Experience using metrics to manage the state of quality for a product.

· Experience designing and deploying automated testing suites.

· Experience with performance testing techniques in an Agile environment.

· Self-reliant, motivated and detail oriented.

DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

· Prior experience as a Software Engineer and/or Scrum Master.

· Experience with the Scaled Agile Framework.

· Experience using Jira to manage Agile software development.

· Working knowledge of SaaS and DevOps concepts.

· Exposure to the Agile SAFe Framework and Kanban techniques.

· Knowledge of basic networking principles and concepts.

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions./p>

We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.

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