Quality Assurance, Training & Change Management Analyst
World's Finest® Chocolate · Chicago, IL · 3 days ago
HybridInformation Technology$70k–$80k/yrFull-time
Core Responsibilities
- Develop test plans, test scripts, and test cases for new system implementations and enhancements. Validate business requirements and execute functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing. Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities with business stakeholders. Track and manage defects and verify production readiness. Ensure adherence to QA standards and methodologies.
- Develop training materials, user guides, job aids, and process documentation. Deliver instructor-led and virtual training sessions. Support onboarding and user adoption initiatives. Maintain knowledge repositories and training content.
- Support change management planning and execution. Develop communication strategies for deployments and enhancements. Conduct readiness assessments and identify adoption risks. Coordinate stakeholder communications and feedback collection.
- Participate in release planning and deployment readiness reviews. Support go-live activities, communications, validation, and stabilization efforts.
- Ensure adherence to SDLC, governance, audit, and documentation standards. Support SOX controls, audit evidence gathering, and quality reviews.
- Track quality, adoption, training, and release metrics. Analyze trends and recommend improvements to processes and governance practices.
Qualifications
- Experience: 3–6 years of experience in QA, Change Management, Business Systems Support, Training, Business Analysis, or related IT roles. Experience supporting enterprise applications and structured SDLC environments.
- Technical Expertise: SDLC, QA methodologies, UAT, Release Management, Change Management, Documentation, and Training Delivery. Experience supporting Salesforce, SAP, Snowflake, Power BI, Microsoft 365, and related enterprise platforms.
- Certifications (Preferred): Prosci Change Management Certification, ISTQB Foundation, ITIL Foundation, Salesforce Associate or equivalent.
- Soft Skills: Strong communication and presentation skills. Excellent organizational and documentation capabilities. Analytical problem-solving mindset. Ability to work effectively across business and technology teams.
What Success Looks Like
- High-quality releases with reduced production defects. Strong user adoption and training effectiveness. Compliance with governance, SDLC, and audit requirements. Improved operational excellence and stakeholder satisfaction.
Pay
Base Salary: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 per year
Annual Bonus: 5% of base salary, based on company and individual performance
Benefits
- Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Wellness Program 401k Matching HSA/FSA LifeLock Identity Theft Protection STD/LTD Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)