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QA Project Lead - New Orleans, West Los Angeles or fully remote

We are actively looking for an experienced QA Project Lead to join our QA operations. Prior leadership experience in a Games QA environment is required! As a QA Project Lead, you will have the opportunity to lead various projects and supervise a talented team of QA testers.

The position you are applying for is an office-based role. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic and until further updates, this role will be remote-based and you will be supplied with the relevant equipment to carry out your role. Candidates will be required to live around New Orleans, or the client’s location to be embedded in their office (West Los Angeles). We would also consider a fully remote location for the right candidate.

About the role

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adhere to company security procedures, and escalate perceived breaches to supervisor
• Apply, and comply with company policies and procedures and advocate them
• Assume ownership of assigned projects, and drive them to success
• Drive and track, the development of QA Technicians, and Associate Project Leads
• Ensure that upcoming projects are set up prior to scheduled QA start
• Identify and assign tasks, ensuring they are completed accurately and thoroughly, and within a specified timeframe
• Identify and prepare Test Design, in line with client and project requirements
• Identify and communicate staffing requirements and absences
• Keep track of project budget, and pro-actively identify and communicate relevant risks or opportunities
• Line Management of Associate Project Leads
• Perform staff evaluation in the monthly ‘Tester Evaluation’, and annual ‘Appraisal’ processes
• Prepare and deliver Spend Reports for projects within scope of responsibility if/when requested
• Preparation of data and presentation slides for client meetings and reviews
• Proactive identification and communication of any issues that may slow down, stop – or improve –the testing progress as early in the project’s lifecycle as possible.
• Professional and effective communication with your test team, Project Manager and QA Management
• Provide support and assistance, to the rest of the QA or Operations departments, as and when required
• Validate time monitors for staff on your team in iDocs

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience in a Games QA environment as a Project Lead, Senior QA Technician, or Associate Project Lead.
• Strong interest in video games
• Use of standard business software applications (e.g. Microsoft Office)
• Experienced using a variety of different bug databases
• Familiarity with console, mobile, and PC setup and settings
• Familiarity with a variety of online test management systems
• Knowledge of, and experience with QA submission requirements testing (compliance)
• Ability to provide rationale and justification for requests
• Excellent communications skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to lead and motivate others
• Ability to multitask effectively while under pressure and to deadlines
• A basic understanding of revenue, margins, and financial considerations