Sr Manager - Digital QA

Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company

Daikin Applied is seeking a talented Sr Digital QA Manager. The Sr Digital QA Manager will have a strong understanding of Quality Assurance and Release Management with a proven track record of building teams and executing on strategy. This role is essential in protecting our organization's critical assets, data, and operations from evolving cyber threats. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Plymouth, MN - Hybrid

What you will do:

• Craft and implement a comprehensive vision, strategy, and roadmap for Quality Assurance (QA) and Release Management spanning diverse software platforms
• Foster an environment focused on continual enhancement, prioritizing advanced testing techniques, process automation, and software quality improvements
• Establish scalable and efficient QA processes, tools, and frameworks tailored to thrive in dynamic and high-velocity environments
• Manage all phases of the QA lifecycle, from planning test strategies and executing test cases to tracking defects and ensuring quality benchmarks are met
• Guarantee thorough testing across applications, incorporating functional, regression, performance, security, and scalability assessments
• Deploy and optimize automated testing solutions to streamline processes and improve speed and precision
• Regularly evaluate and share key metrics, such as defect rates and customer impact, to drive informed decisions and quality enhancements
• Work in close partnership with DevOps teams to synchronize QA operations with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure
• Align QA and release strategies with organizational goals by working closely with Application and Operations teams
• Continuously explore advancements in QA methodologies, tools, and best practices to remain at the forefront of industry standards
• Introduce innovative solutions that enhance software quality, testing automation, and test management practices
• Promote a mindset focused on innovation and evolution, ensuring QA processes are future-ready and competitive
• Direct the planning, coordination, and execution of software release cycles across multiple product/software portfolios
• Develop structured release workflows to ensure timely and dependable updates to production systems
• Work in close partnership with DevOps teams to synchronize QA and release operations with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure
• Identify, collect, manage required data for measured SLAs and other product release related metrics
• Baseline and qualitatively be able measure quality improvements across releases

What's in it for you:

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, PTO, 401K match, support for community involvement and much more
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Graduate's Degree in computer science, engineering, or closely related field
• 10+ years of experience in software quality assurance, including at least five years in management or leadership
• Proven track record in driving and managing large-scale QA projects for complex software systems
• Deep understanding of testing methodologies, both manual and automated, along with expertise in tools, frameworks, and QA workflows
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines/ DevOps methodologies
• Strong leadership skills, with a history of building and mentoring successful teams in fast-paced environments
• Exceptional abilities in communication, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration

Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
• 401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions
• Short term and long term disability
• 3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company paid holidays
  
  
  
  • Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state and local law requires a faster accrual
  
  
  
  
• Paid sick time in accordance of the federal, state and local law
• Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service
• Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $113,000 - $179,000 + bonus in MN. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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