Summary of the Lead - Manual of Quality Engineering The Lead - Manual of Quality Engineer is both a tactical and strategic leadership member of the Quality Engineering department and responsible for all Quality Engineering services The leader will be responsible for defining and maintaining software quality and testing standards in delivering solutions to our customers resource management hiring developing and managing direct reports through Lead QA to Associate QA job grades They will work closely with our Quality Engineering team Reporting Manager leadership staff to define and drive engineering practices to deliver Quality at Speed to enable and maintain an automated release pipeline for the Engineering organization This role is expected to provide thought leadership on Quality Engineering practices at scale and establishes standards for the development documentation and implementation of test approaches and test artifacts to execute product roadmap deliverables using Agility and Lean thinking strategies Responsibilities for the Lead - Manual of Quality EngineeringProvides management and oversight to staff and activities of the Quality Engineering team Mentors and provides guidance to staff develops direct reports and ensures staff have appropriate training skill levels and expertise Works with IT leadership to establish and improve efficiency and efficacy of all Quality Engineering standards to ensure Software Quality and supporting the execution of both short- and long-term Product Roadmap deliverables Makes clearly communicating goals roles responsibilities and desired outcomes to internal cross-functional teams Develops and drives high-level strategic initiatives and being able to roll up your sleeves digging in and getting the job done Drives and maintains the department Software Quality metrics to Topline Key Performance Indicators and Agile Quality indicators Qualifications of the Lead - Manual Quality EngineeringBachelor s degree in computer related field or equal work experience 10 years of Software QE Experience in Web and or healthcare applications testing or equivalent technology work experience 4 years of management experience Qualifacts is an Equal Prospect Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex age disability military status national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal state or applicable local law Qualifacts is an equal opportunity employer We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees