Your Opportunity as the Lead Analyst, IS Quality Assurance – PMO Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Quality Assurance and lead and coach others on skills required to serve as a Quality Assurance Lead. Develop test plans, create tests scripts and provide test management for highly visible and critical projects at the company. Location: Orrville, OH (Close proximity to Cleveland/Akron) Work Arrangements: Hybrid ~25% in office presence In this role you will: Works on and leads various project deliverables including but not limited to: Test plans, detailed test schedules, test environment plans Owns and facilitates the design, construction and execution of test cases/ test scenarios Collaborates with Business Analysts to ensure requirements are testable and well defined Analyzes system architecture and designs testing strategy as appropriate Creates functional design in collaboration with IT development teams Defines and publishes project testing metrics Leads testing efforts on PMO led projects: Defines test schedule through collaboration with Project Manager Helps to inform revisions to overall plan with Project Manager Continues to revise plan and adapt to project changes with Project Manager Manages cross-functional testing efforts with complex dependencies Role models the use of standards and methodologies around testing management Effectively manages the test schedule in alignment with triple constraint: Budget, Time, Scope Develops and promotes testing best practices: Leverages and enhances standard testing deliverables Incorporates automated testing where appropriate to increase test coverage Leverages and develops key testing metrics and dashboards Proactively executes best practices regarding audit and security controls Identifies potential risks to delivery, both inside and outside of own workstream, identifying and presenting possible solutions Advancement of QA Profession: Guides and mentors others to help advance quality assurance as a discipline, practice and profession Seeks opportunities to lead change and share knowledge The Right Place for You We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. What we are looking for: Minimum Requirements: 5 years of relevant work experience Proficiency with Microsoft Project and HP Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) Proven ability to influence and shape outcomes through strong interpersonal and communication skills Demonstrated ability to think critically and conceptually Customer service mindset with a commitment to quality deliverables Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role (not required): Experience leading project management activities with a strong understanding of project management methodology Learn more about working at Smucker: Our Total Rewards Benefits Program Our Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our Business Our Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Follow us on LinkedIn® #LI-CM1 #LI-Hybrid We are a community of passionate, talented professionals committed to making food people and pets love while supporting all those who count on our business. We celebrate the uniqueness of each individual, promote their development and growth and ensure effective collaboration and continued productivity to drive the success of our organization. You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment. One that allows you to deliver your best work and become your best professional self. That is exactly what you will find at Smucker. Inspired by our unique culture, we are determined to support every employee holistically by meeting their physical, emotional and financial needs through: Our Total Rewards benefits Continuous opportunities to learn, grow and develop Our continued progress to become an inclusive and diverse organization. We are taking meaningful steps to enhance the inclusivity of our workplace and the diversity of our organization. Learn more We believe success is driving business growth while also helping those associated with our Company thrive. Learn more The J. M. Smucker Co. (the “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.