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QA Manager - SKATE

Development Technology & Solutions

Development Technology & Solutions is a partner of EA Studios. They span four continents, bringing together diverse individuals passionate about their craft from across the globe. They partner in every development phase while improving their expertise to create greater experiences for players. DTS participates in creating some of the most beloved games and supports ongoing live services. Through cutting-edge technology, data-driven insights, and state-of-the-art practices, they drive quality and directly impact players. They are a learning organization, sharing collaboratively and exploring innovative ways to solve challenges in creating amazing games for millions of players worldwide.

Full Circle is a new studio based in Vancouver, with team members around the globe, embracing a remote-working, geo-diverse team and culture. We are all about having fun, taking chances, and making great games that people want to play with their friends. Working on the next evolution of Skate, we are set to provide an experience that will embrace and build upon everything that makes this franchise so special.

QA Manager – SKATE

We are looking for an experienced Quality Verification QA Manager to join our growing Skate team in Vancouver.

You will lead the Quality Verification team's efforts towards building and improving the end-to-end quality strategy for our upcoming Skate title. You understand both the current software testing processes and the future opportunities in using technology solutions and data analytics. You will partner with development, production, design and other quality verification teams to agree on project goals and determine the path to achieve them.

You will report to our Quality Verification Development Director II.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the quality strategy for the upcoming Skate title that includes software testing and qualitative feedback strategies.
• Manage quality verification teams located in both Vancouver, Canada and Bucharest, Romania.
• Partner with Development to improve the player experience by emphasizing quality verification throughout the game development lifecycle.
• Provide project status reporting and identification/mitigation of risks.
• Share wins and insights with other teams to help all teams grow together.
• Manage resources and planning, including budgeting, budget tracking and project capacity planning.
• Mentor experienced project leaders, including managers and individual contributors to help them succeed in their careers.
• Collaborate with team members to build the future vision for the team and inclusively leading the change.
• Discover opportunities in process, workflows, technology and data analytics to improve the quality verification process to move the discipline of quality assurance forward.

Requirements:

• 5+ years project management or team leadership experience.
• 3+ years of experience managing people, including managing managers
• Knowledge of software development methodologies (such as Waterfall and Agile).
• Understanding of the game development product life cycle, from concept to live operations