NEOGOV · 4 months ago
Testing Director
Thurston County – Olympia, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$145K/yr - $165K/yrNEOGOV is the Office of Financial Management serving as the backbone of Washington state government. They are seeking a highly skilled Testing Director to lead quality assurance testing for the One Washington program, ensuring the successful delivery of products and services while overseeing testing for complex applications integrating into the Workday system.
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Responsibilities
Develop and align holistic QA testing objectives with business goals, following scope, schedule, budget, and OneWA’s strategic plan, mission, and values. Support the team in adjusting to changing priorities and requirements
Oversight of the QA Testing team to execute deliverables to the short and long-term quality assurance policies and plans informed by business decisions based on available data, and utilizing a deep understanding of various QA methodologies like Agile, Waterfall, DevOps, etc
Create and execute comprehensive roadmaps that clearly define pathways to quality solutions
Develop and execute the end-to-end test strategy and master test plan across multiple workstreams and phases to oversee testing activities, including UAT, Authorization, End-to-End, and Regression Testing
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements to include accessibility for end-users (e.g., GxP, ISO, SOX, IT Security, GDPR) throughout the testing lifecycle
Develop, refine, and optimize quality assurance testing processes and standards, establishing a Testing Governance Framework through oversight and direction of the team. Implement best practices for testing and quality assurance. Identify inefficiencies in current QA practices. Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in QA
Utilize advanced testing techniques such as functional, non-functional, performance, security, and other testing types. Evaluate and adopt new testing tools and technologies, if/when necessary
Lead and motivate the QA Testing team to allocate staffing resources effectively to meet project demands
Instill a positive team culture and encourage professional growth
Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback
Identify training needs and support employee development
Make recommendations on budgets, timelines, staffing, and resource allocation effectively
Communicate with stakeholders about quality assurance testing strategy and the related business decisions, at all levels, utilizing various communication tactics, means, and platforms. Ability to successfully negotiate with stakeholders and teams to drive to strategic outcomes while maintaining critical relationships
Collaborate with business analysts, developers, project managers, and other stakeholders to define quality requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives
Participate in cross-functional meetings and initiatives to communicate quality objectives, progress, and issues to various stakeholders, including senior management, employees, and external partners
Implement quality assurance standards and processes
Adhere to all regulatory requirements, particularly WaTech Technology Policies, Standards, and Procedures Policy POL-01, for IT project compliance
Conduct audits and assessments to maintain compliance
Define Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for quality
Regularly monitor, analyze, and report on quality metrics to stakeholders
Use data to drive continuous improvement initiatives
Qualification
Required
Experience in ERP test management and large-scale IT programs in test management, preferably within validated environments and regulated industries
In-depth knowledge of various ERP modules (Finance, HCM, Supply Chain Management, etc.) and functionalities, along with testing methodologies and best practices
Strategic mindset, ability to assess risk, and ability to identify and implement new QA testing technologies and methodologies to enhance quality processes
Hands-on experience with test management and automation tools
Ability to think critically, analyze complex problems, and develop effective solutions
Ability to lead and motivate teams, collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, and communicate clearly with a wide range of stakeholders
Current knowledge on industry trends, evolving technologies, and regulatory changes is critical
Preferred
Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field such as engineering, computer science, or business administration
Significant experience in quality assurance or quality control roles, including several years in a leadership position
Relevant QA Testing certifications, such as Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE), Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
Change Management Certification: LEAN Six Sigma Black Belt, PROSCI, or other industry-specific certifications, etc
Benefits
An environment of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
Tuition reimbursement
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
12 paid holidays, 14 paid vacation days (minimum), and 12 days of sick leave per year
State retirement programs
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
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