Quality Assurance Group Manager I at Inductive Automation | Hybrid Hired

About the role

Optimizing Engineering Operations
Contributing to the management of implementation plans, including milestone planning, coordinating Quality Assurance resources, and overseeing sufficient testing planning
Monitoring Quality Assurance bandwidth, coordinating with Development Department Managers and project teams on timing, and to keeping up with Quality Assurance documentation updates
Shaping the Quality Assurance Department’s test strategy and direction, and owning and facilitating the efficiency of the team’s technical resources to meet testing and coverage needs
Actively engage with the team's efforts and workloads to proactively identify and escalate issues, resolve team questions, and synthesize feedback for the Quality Assurance Department Manager
Providing clear communication on strategy, ticket ownership, and facilitate complex cross-team or cross-departmental coordination
Attending planning meetings to manage team pace, ensuring urgency for success while preventing burnout
Advising teams with insights and recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness, through quality principles, tools, and processes
Aligning and coordinating with the Quality Assurance Department Manager to proactively identify and take initiative on cross-team and cross-departmental needs, and company wide initiatives
Contributing to staffing decisions, including identifying gaps, defining roles, and managing team size in support of company goals
Assisting the Quality Assurance Department Manager with any necessary release activities, including monitoring of regression test plan execution
Developing and maintaining a proficient understanding of relevant product areas under your supervision
Collaborating with Software Engineering Management and Product Management teams on Quality Assurance specific considerations (resources, testing blockers) for product strategy direction and roadmap planning
Effectively conveying product direction and priorities to individual members and overall team
Building strong, trusting relationships with direct reports through regular 1:1s, prioritizing psychological safety, mutual respect, and trust at the individual and team level
Fostering a culture of excellence and candid communication, ensuring employees feel encouraged to share ideas and opinions, and supported by both the company and the manager
Cultivating productive relationships with peers and superiors in order to achieve collective goals
Providing coaching, development, and career management to employees including conducting career planning, performance evaluations, compensation reviews, and promotions
Setting clear performance expectations, proactively identifying and managing underperformers, and facilitating performance discipline procedures in coordination with Human Resources when necessary
Reducing the impact of interpersonal and technical conflicts within and outside the teams through efficient resolution and facilitation
Guiding onboarding activities for new engineers to reduce startup time and ensure their success within the division

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, related field or comparable experience
5 years of industry experience
Managerial experience or a proven track record in technical leadership
Excellent communication skills
Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
Written communication skills. Able to document issues effectively and concisely
Good understanding of the Quality Assurance tool set, including virtualization, source control, automation frameworks, and test case management
Familiarity with agile methodologies such as SCRUM
Ability to lead and guide teams of 4 or more employees

Benefits

100% Employee Covered Health Care: Don’t pay a dime for your medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid Time Off: Receive paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
401k with Match: Save for the future with our company-matching 401k program.
World-Class Headquarters: While on-site, enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages, then challenge a friend to a game of pool, table tennis, shuffleboard, or foosball.
Adjacent Nature Reserve: On-site employees enjoy breathtaking views and adventures that energize and inspire.

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