QA Practice Manager

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Job Title: QA Practice Manager Experience: 15- 25 Years Job Location: Pune, India Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for overall people, processes, customers & financials (P&L, Go to market offerings etc.)Responsible for bringing new revenues from operations perspectiveManage profitability of the QA unitMust exhibit thought leadership in activities like patents, copyrights, theories, blogs, speaking at analyst events and trade showsCreate team player, motivator, mentor, coach, and guideEngage with customer for CSATPreferred skills: Strong delivery capabilities on enterprise testing and have set up test centers with global service companiesMore than 15 years of experience and have worked for 10 different larger customers globally (US/ EU/ Asia)Part of test transformation with global customersMust have setup test processes and practices in line with the industry standards3 to 5 years of onsite experience (preferably EU/ US)Have led test competencies develop new and enhance test capability matricesExperience of pre- sales support (Proposals, WAD etc.)Good to have consulting test experience and exposureExposed to partnership relation like HP, Oracle etc.Manage test engagement of 300 plus peopleHave worked on test maturity management Must be conversant with TMMIMust have a proven & consistent track record of employmentPart of statistical & tactical governanceDirect interaction with Vice president and aboveVery proficient in Automation testing, Performance testing, Business Intelligence, Data warehousing, Analytics, Big Data, DIML etc.Managed small and large team and multiple vertical experiences (BFSI, Telecom, Healthcare etc.)Must be exposed to Agile Dev Ops & continuous testingGood exposure to standard QA tools both Licensed & OSMust be good in development succession planning and knowledge managementMust have worked in top 10 IT services companies like Wipro, Tech Mahindra, IBM, Mind Tree etc.) Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following.Account Management - Builds relationships, understand additional client needs and expanding the existing client relationshipsAchievement Focus Sets and achieves challenging goals. Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. Measures self against standard of excellence. Recognizes and acts on opportunities. Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.Communications Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form. Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods. Quality Management Fosters quality focus in others. Sets clear quality requirements. Measures key outcomes. Solicits and applies customer feedback. Improves processes, products, and services.Strategic Thinking Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals. Understands organization s strengths & weaknesses. Analyzes market and competition. Identifies external threats and opportunities. Adapts strategy to changing conditions.Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/ or ability required.Education/ Experience: Bachelors or Master s degree from a reputed institute.Language Ability: Read, analyze and interpret business, professional, technical or governmental documents. Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, and the public.,

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