Technical Project Manager, QA

KPMG LLP, the audit, tax and advisory firm (www.us.kpmg.com), is the U.S. member firm of KPMG International. KPMG International's member firms have 123,000 professionals, including more than 7,100 partners, in 145 countries. We offer our clients industry insights and a multidisciplinary range of services. We are currently seeking a Technical Project Manager/Scripter, Quality Assurance to join us in our Montvale office. Responsibilities: - Design and execute automated tests using the established automated testing tools, including basic programming in Visual Basic or some scripting language - Prepare master-level test plans - Design and document detailed functional, system, integration, and regression testing plans - Design and execute manual tests using established methodologies - Work with the development team to capture and re-use automated unit test cases, test stubs and drivers, and other development test objects - Help to ensure proper version control and configuration management of test objects developed and test environments used - Effectively communicate testing activities and findings in verbal and written formats - Lead effectively in estimation, planning, and quality risk analysis - Provide guidance in the creation of standard test environments and test beds - Generate both manual and automated testing test scenarios and test cases - Assist in the development and implementation of Quality Assurance (QA) metrics for assessing the quality of delivered application software - Provide technical guidance to QA Associates - Apply advanced and comprehensive technical expertise of areas within the QA test automation area - Assume responsibility for following through on commitments, make timely decisions, and commit to appropriate courses of action - Provide input, leadership, and direction into the formulation of long and short-term goals impacting the QA and overall application development processes - Demonstrate mastery level of skills/technical competence appropriate to the Quality Assurance role - Understand and link QA needs with KPMG's capabilities, knowledge and experience - Recognize and apply business trends in the profession and marketplace - Develop and execute automated test suites using Mercury's (Hewlett Packer) set of tools and other custom tools - Merge test suites into the test management system and custom test harnesses and perform other related duties Qualifications: - Eight years of experience in a systems quality environment, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience - Six years of experience in test automation, with two years of that experience preferably in Mercury's Suite of automated testing products - QTP and Quality Center - Demonstrated experience in business modeling, process engineering, change management and test case generation techniques - Experience with QA methodologies and testing strategies/techniques with demonstrated experience on black box, integration, and regression testing - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college/university - Demonstrated experience in analytical ability, judgment, consultative, and communication skills - Must have QTP scripting experience - Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint KPMG offers and supports flexible work arrangements as well as part-time schedules. We also offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Interested? We strongly encourage you to apply online at www.kpmgcareers.com and search for requisition 18482 or click the job link below. KPMG. A great place to build your career. No phone calls or agencies please. KPMG Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. KPMG maintains a drug-free workplace. © 2008 KPMG LLP, a U.S. limited liability partnership and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International, a Swiss cooperative. All rights reserved. © 2005 KPMG LLP, the U.S. member firm of KPMG International, a Swiss cooperative. All rights reserved. JOB INFORMATION Job Title: Technical Project Manager, QA Company: KPMG Location: Montvale Job Category: Quality Assurance/Safety Reference Code: 18482