Did you know that M&T Bank made Forbes Magazine’s “400 Best Big Companies” list for the 10th time this year, that we’ve been in business for over 150 years, rank #509 on the “Fortune 1000” and are one of the nation’s top 20 bank holding companies with nearly $70 billion in assets? M&T Bank is a great place to be because we’re established, strong, and even in these turbulent financial times, we remain stable and profitable. We value work-life balance and carry out our mission of making M&T Bank the best place our employees have ever worked. For this key leadership role, we are looking for a seasoned Quality Assurance Test Team Lead professional who has deep understanding and experience in Quality Assurance Testing environment. This person will be responsible for: CONSULTATIVE PARTNERSHIP:The Quality Assurance and Test Group is part of Central Technology responsible for system, regression and end-to-end testing. The Quality Assurance Team Lead manages and coordinates the facilitation of Testing & Quality Assurance activities across projects within the Commercial applications supported by Central Technology. This position champions the benefits of a centralized QA&T Team to key stakeholders; assists in the development and implementation of testing policies and procedures; collaborates across multiple, cross- functional teams to execute on milestones and deliverables on time and within plan; monitors, tracks and reports defects/risks and actively manages through resolution; monitors and communicates progress of testing across multiple projects; assign, support and guide QA&T resources; defines and measure effective metrics to view context, trends and risks in QA&T processes across applications and projects supported; and promotes continuous improvement in both QA&T and Central Technology by maintaining best practices and knowledge repositories.STAFF LEADERSHIP: Manages and oversees a staff responsible for the development and creation of system test plans and test cases, ensuring adherence to the department’s standards and procedures, including all documentation/artifact requirements.Monitors employee performance and prepare annual appraisalsTECHNICAL LEADERSHIP:Oversees all system testing efforts which may include the review of related business requirements and functional specifications in preparation of system testing execution.Identifies and communicates issues and concerns associated with system testing as well as potential overall project impacts.Facilitate/provide estimates after business requirements and functional specs phase while establishing time lines and deliverables.Completes status reports and must be able to present projects, status, or activities to senior management.Recognizes, recommends and initiates new policies and procedures which will improve the performance and effectiveness of the department.Proactively stays up-to-date on bank/industry standards, e.g., PMM, SDM, SOX, etc., and responds both timely and appropriately as changes occurMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/related field or seven to ten years related experience.Proven knowledge of both project and test lifecycles.Has a demonstrated ability to evaluate situations, articulate ideas and develop alternative recommendations both orally and in written form.Possess excellent communication skillsSolid PC skills with thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office incl Word, Excel and PowerPoint.Working knowledge of Technology Infrastructure and Information SecurityIDEAL QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED:Experience with the applications, vendors (Fundtech and AFS) and functions of Commercial BankingExperience with HP Quality Center, Quick Test Pro and/or other test management toolsDemonstrates a strong understanding of the business environment and needs within the area of responsibility. Ability to understand technical, business and operational impacts of a project or problemStrong and proven problem solving abilities bringing resolution and applicable alternatives to the table.Detail Oriented but can see the big picture
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Thursday, February 18, 2010