CIS Implementation Test Lead, Utilities Sector

Description

Are you passionate about testing activities on large CIS implementations? Do you have a solid understanding of SDLC Practices and Methodologies?

We’re looking for a Test Lead who will guide client project teams in the utilities industry through the customization and execution of E Source’s NavigateOne Testing Methodology to complete the testing phases of an CIS implementation project.

E Source provides predictive data science, research and advisory, and solution services to help utilities make decisions that benefit their customers, their bottom line, and our planet.

What you’ll do

• Lead the ‘As-Is’ process review, analysis, and documentation with focus on test scenario mapping
• Planning, organizing, monitoring and oversight of all phases of testing
• Development and execution of an overall test strategy for the project that aligns with the project phases and timeline
• Development and execution of client specific test plans for the multiple testing phases of the project.
• Educate the client test team on the objectives, scope, and goals of each phase of testing.
• Work closely with project manager(s) and others to ensure business testing requirements are being met
• Create and maintain documents and deliverables associated with manual and automated enterprise applications testing
• Adapt E Source’s NavigateOne Testing Methodology to client specific project needs
• Develop and maintain project specific testing processes, procedures, and metrics
• Develop, execute and manage test plans and schedules for each test phase/cycle including conversion testing, functional testing, integration testing, bill to bill testing, performance testing, and user acceptance testing
• Lead preparation of business scenarios and required test scripts, including identification of needed master and transactional data to execute end-to-end testing
• Lead and or facilitate test meetings, escalating issues/concerns to the project management team and/or E Source Director of Quality & Innovation as needed
• Monitor issues/defects for trends and provide metrics to the project management team
• Oversight and reporting of requirement traceability throughout all test phases
• Management and oversight of test team to ensure timely test execution, proper test result documentation, timely defects/issues reporting, and timely retest
• Oversight of test automation activities and resources, if applicable

What will make you a good fit

• At least 8 of testing experience and test management on large CIS software implementation projects (should include leading completion of 2 full implementation projects)
• Project leadership experience
• Experience in utility CIS software implementation projects and testing
• Experience in using Quality Center / Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) and Business Process Test (BPT) components
• Understanding of customer relationship management
• People management and leadership skills, including coaching, supervision, staffing, career growth, and conflict management
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• In-depth knowledge of the SDLC as well as various software testing methodologies
• At least 4 years consulting experience
• Expertise in SQL scripting for moderate to expert level data mining and reporting
• Knowledge and understanding of the utility industry
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, management information systems, engineering, math, or business. Or equivalent body of experience in the Project Testing Field

A bonus if you have:

• Knowledge of the full project management discipline from Project Initiation to Implementation and Project Closure
• Experience implementing, administering and training on testing tools such as the Open Text Suite (QC, ALM, UFT, BPT, WinRunner, LoadRunner QuickTest Pro, etc.)
• Experience in using Selenium
• Experience with at least one or more programming or scripting languages (e.g. Java Script, Scala, VBScript, VB or C++, Python)
• Certification in Automation tools and/or methodology preferred
• Experience creating and using a keyword driven framework for both manual and automated testing

A little about E Source

Utilities across the US and Canada face the same fundamental, day-to-day challenges: to ensure reliable service for every customer while maintaining and modernizing aging distribution networks and meeting regulatory requirements—all while keeping rates affordable. At the same time, climate change has created a common, universal call to action: to reduce our carbon impact, improve our environment, and ensure the prosperity of future generations.

At E Source, we’re dedicated to helping every utility become a Sustainable Utility. That means doing the hard work it takes to achieve goals that often seem at odds with one another:

• Environmental responsibility: Decarbonizing operations, reducing emissions, eliminating water leaks, and finding efficiencies
• Reliability: Providing safe, continuous, and consistent service in the face of increasing volatility caused by climate change, including extreme weather, drought, and fire
• Equity: Making services and programs truly available to all, especially low- and moderate-income residential customers and small and midsize businesses who are often disproportionately impacted by societal events
• Financial stability: Ensuring a bottom line that affords capital and operational expenditures while enabling innovation and giving back to our communities

E Source blends industry-leading research, predictive data science, and solution services to help utilities make better decisions to serve their customers, their bottom line, and our planet. With a commitment to practical innovation, we use more than three decades of utility-focused experience and our unique solution set to help our clients become a Sustainable Utility.

Benefits

The budgeted salary for this position is $120,000 - $145,000 USD + annual bonus up to 15% (depending on level). Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.

This role will require travel to client sites with travel up to 80% (usually Mon- Thurs).

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US. We’re unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Employees of E Source are encouraged to apply. To foster a positive work environment and company culture, we support our employees in their career growth at E Source.  Employees who are interested in similar job opportunities in the future should visit the E Source careers page for a listing of all open positions and contact Human Resources to express interest. 

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