What are the responsibilities and job description for the IS Software Test Manager position at bioMérieux?
Position Summary & Responsibilities:
This role can be based in either Salt Lake City, UT or Durham, NC area but cannot be fully remote. This is an individual contributor position and not a people manager role.
At bioMérieux, IS Software Test Managers are primarily responsible for overseeing multiple projects within the Information Systems (IS) department. Additionally, they can be tasked with supporting the lifecycle of specific IS systems used by the business outside of project assignments. In their project role, the Test Manager engages with Project Manager and Project Team by leading software testing activities to ensuring that all software products meet our quality standards at bioMerieux, before deployment. The Test Manager’s strong indirect leadership skills enable effective engagement with cross-functional team members involved in testing. Given that projects often run concurrently, the Test Manager’s excellent organizational skills ensure that testing activities are completed on time and meet each project’s goals.
- Define and implement testing strategies for complex software within a project environment
- The testing strategy includes definition and approach of various types of testing: regression, integration, user tests, validation, performance, automation, etc.
- Ensure that the test strategy satisfies the requirements of business stakeholders, the Quality department and the Information Systems department
- Ensure the testing approach is scaled appropriately to mitigate risks per quality assurance guidelines
- Closely collaborate with Project Managers to ensure testing activities meet the requirements of the project goals and schedule
- Ensure testing documentation is of high quality and compliant with our processes and procedures
- Train the project or application teams on testing method and tools
- Provide support to those writing and executing tests: design, good practice, etc.
- Communicate on a regular basis about the status of testing activities (advancement, test campaigns, anomalies, etc.)
- Perform project management activities by delegation of the Project Manager
Education, Skills, & Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Engineering required with 5 years' work experience as a Testing Engineer / Manager.
- High School Diploma/GED with 10 years' work experience as a Testing Engineer / Manager also accepted
- An ISTQB certification is a plus. PMP or ITIL certifications are also a plus.
- Experience in a regulated environment highly desired (FDA, GXP, etc)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- A collaborative attitude that is client-centric
- Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, tools, and best practices
- Proficiency in test automation tools and scripting languages
- Able to work in cross functional and international teams in charge of implementing complex software systems
- Able to work with autonomy on several projects/systems simultaneously
- Experience managing contractors/consultants during projects
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