Sr. Lead (Principal) QA Analyst

Flexible Work Arrangement

Hybrid - Audubon, PA

About the Role

The Principal Consultant Testing Compliance will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and compliance of PJM's FERC order implementations. This role plays a key part in advancing and refining enterprise-wide testing practices and strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement testing practices and strategies across the enterprise, with a focus on FERC order compliance-related implementations.
• Evaluate and optimize holistic software testing plans, ensuring an effective balance between professional testers and business Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
• Collaborate closely with the compliance organization to assess and mitigate risks in specific implementations.
• Work with quality management leadership to advance overall testing practices for software and infrastructure, including the integration of AI technologies.
• Identify and address training/upskilling needs for both professional testers and line of business SMEs who perform software testing.
• Develop strategies to enhance the synergy between professional testers without deep business knowledge and business SMEs who perform testing.
• Continuously assess and improve testing methodologies to ensure they meet evolving compliance requirements and industry best practices.
• Act as a liaison between technical/implementation teams, business units, and compliance departments to ensure alignment in testing strategies.
• Provide regular reports and insights on testing effectiveness, compliance adherence, and quality metrics to senior management.
• Step in to support testing activities as needed or determined by the Manager IT Quality Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor, Computer Science
• Bachelor, Information Technology or Equivalent work experience
• Ability to produce high-quality work products with attention to detail
• Ability to visualize and solve complex problems
• Experience managing projects
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in software quality assurance, with a focus on compliance-related testing
• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading software quality assurance activities
• Strong understanding of FERC regulations and their implications on software implementations
• Proven experience in developing and implementing enterprise-wide testing strategies
• Excellent knowledge of various testing methodologies, tools, and best practices
• Experience in risk assessment and mitigation in software development and implementation
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Certification in relevant quality management or project management methodologies (e.g., ISTQB, PMP) is a plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor, Business Administration
• Experience with PJM operations, markets, and planning functions

Skills

• Strategic thinker with a deep understanding of both technical testing practices and business compliance needs
• Able to bridge the gap between different departments and skill sets, driving testing quality and compliance across the organization

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