QA Manager

Senior QA Manager - Star Trek Fleet Command

ES - Barcelona, Spain; GB - United Kingdom; IE - Dublin, Ireland

Scopely is looking for a Senior QA Manager to join our Star Trek Fleet Command team within our Midcore division, in Barcelona, Dublin, or the UK, on a remote basis.

What You Will Do

Reporting to the Executive Producer, you will adapt, build upon, and direct all QA operations for Scopely’s exciting flagship title, Star Trek Fleet Command (STFC).

Overseeing both internal and external teams/studios, you will be responsible for devising the QA strategy, managing resources, and administering and coordinating tools while working closely with the Senior Leadership team to align on big picture goals and direction while championing a culture of quality throughout the business.

• Manage the STFC QA Leadership team, spanning all areas of the project
• Define and execute department strategy, striving for continuous improvement within a fast paced & changing environment
• Proactively drive and educate the business wide importance of a Culture of Quality, helping to deliver its presence in all that we do
• Build on existing team metrics for measurement of quality and operational excellence, always looking at how we can improve
• Drive and coordinate our 3rd Party offshore QA team, communicating clear expectations and identifying areas for improvement
• With the Executive Producer, plan, build and work to an Annual Operating Plan within the QA department, based on project movement and growth
• Ensure STFC releases are always of the highest standard, both in terms of defect mitigation & user experience

What We're Looking For

• Exceptional leadership and managerial skills with proven experience
• Excellent verbal / written communication and an excellent attention to detail
• Excellent time management, accountability and organisational skills
• An ability to negotiate and ensure you and your team's message is heard
• Proactive, enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Flexible to an agile setup with the ability to multitask, managing coverage for multiple high profile releases with strict deadlines
• High level commercial awareness with an understanding of business priorities and goals
• Comfortable travelling on occasion to offshore team locations
• Exceptional reporting capabilities
• Extensive knowledge of JIRA and/or similar bug-tracking systems