Quality Assurance (QA) Project Manager

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Title: Quality Assurance (QA) Project Manager.
Location: Chantilly, VA.

Job Description:

• The Quality Assurance (QA) Project Manager is expected to utilize industry standard best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
• The QA Project Manager will create Quality Assurance or Test Plans, create and execute Test Scenarios, report on Test results, and manage a Quality Assurance Testing Team. He or She must also maintain open dialogue with business owners to proactively communicate status, risks, and issues and address business owners' concerns.
• The QA Project Manager will be responsible for collecting, reviewing, analyzing, and reporting on testing progress, including testing defects, for all testing performed by testers.

The Quality Assurance Team will be responsible for planning, executing, and reporting the results of all of the following types of tests:

• Integration / Interface Testing
• Regression Testing
• Functional Testing
• User Acceptance Testing
• Accessibility & Usability Testing

Additional Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the Senior Project Manager and Testing Manager in the planning of all tasks performed by the Quality Assurance Team.
• Provide support to the Test Manager in his/her development of deliverables related to quality, including but not limited to Test Results Log, Data Specifications, Interim Test and Defect reports.
• Work collaboratively with the Senior Project Manager to: Establish quality measures and test. processes and procedures; Meet the established quality guidelines as specified for the project and its deliverables; Meet completion dates and milestones according to the project schedule.
• Work collaboratively with the Testing Manager to ensure good test coverage within the allocated schedule.
• Assist the client in coordinating testing done by the internal and external teams for all system iterations and releases.
• Serve as a liaison to the project's business owners - so they understand the status, results, issues, and risks related to the work of the Quality Assurance team.
• Consult with, seek input from, and resolve issues with the project's business owners on all areas related to quality assurance.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Experience working with vendors either by working for a vendor on execution/delivery or working for a client who has hired a vendor.
• The selected individual must be an experienced and knowledgeable Project Manager with strong Quality Assurance experience that can work effectively with clients and their technology teams as well as vendors and management.
• Strong management, communication (both written and oral), coordination, and facilitation skills are essential for this position.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, fast-changing environment is also essential.
• Must be extremely organized and be able to handle multiple priorities and tasks.
• Possess solid analytical skills for complex problem solving.
• Experience and willingness to lead Quality Assurance/Test planning and execution activities with an aggressive schedule.
• Possess at least 3 years of Project Management experience, with at least 2 years in a Quality Assurance capacity.
• College degree in Computer Science and/or preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in the secondary mortgage market industry.
• Experience with Quality Assurance concepts, metrics analysis, methodologies, and documentation standards.

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.