Executive Director - Quality Assurance Engineering

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
The Executive Director - Quality Assurance Engineering will report to the senior leadership. This position will manage total number of 90-100 Quality engineers in our India R&D center in Mohali.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Executive Director - Quality Assurance Engineering will be responsible for managing large QE product teams in order to deliver high quality product on schedule in a fast paced environment. 15 to 18 years of management or comparable leadership experience in a software product development organization.

  • Lead and Mentor Quality Engineering division to ensure delivery of high quality, high-value technology solutions.
  • Manage the day-to-day activities of the Quality Engineering team by defining, implementing and maintaining a coherent, progressive testing strategy for Company's products.
CANDIDATE PROFILE:

Skills & Experience:
  • The successful candidate should have a minimum of 15 years of management or comparable leadership experience in a software quality engineering.
  • Strong background in software test engineering with a Product Company.
  • Experience in quality management principles, thorough understanding of software development methodologies
  • Exceptional management and technical skills to be effective in cross-functional environment
  • Excellent thought leader and visionary of future IT environment.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills.
  • Leadership qualities to guide organization to achieve objectives.
Personal Characteristics

This person must embrace the challenge of understanding and analyzing a complex market environment, and display the ability, willingness, and courage to tackle difficult and multiple assignments with a passion for delivering results. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the succession plan for the organization, and therefore must be committed and confident in his/her ability to become a trusted, respected member of a strong team that fosters esprit de corps within its corporate environment.

This individual will successfully motivate his/her team in a non-autocratic manner. This person is non-bureaucratic and prone to action, rather than constant analysis, and is guided in his/her actions by solid business instincts and judgment that comes from experience. Highly committed to the company's mission, this individual is organized, persistent, and profit-focused; possesses proper relationship instincts; and is able to manage the development of complete, balanced programs.

Energy, creativity, focus, intellectual curiosity, strong work ethic and diplomacy skills are dominant characteristics which enable him/her to function effectively within a team-driven, interactive environment. An entrepreneurial leader with excellent presentation skills is a must. This person will possess the highest levels of emotional and intellectual integrity.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering, and a Master's degree in Engineering or Management from reputable institutions are required.





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