Director

Job Title: Director - SQA

Location: Hybrid-Hyderabad/Mumbai/Pune/Bengaluru/Chennai

About The Job
Acentra Health supports a high-volume data system accessed through multiple web portals. As a SQA - Director, you will be responsible for using Software Quality Assurance best practices to pursue a zero-defect delivery, continuously improve, and meet or exceed business objectives aligned to quality program delivery. This role leads the Software Quality Assurance team.

What You Will Do

• Leads the Software Quality Assurance team and is accountable for the quality of deliverables, customer relationships, test execution, and strategy, working independently of supervision.
• Oversees the Software Quality Assurance process.
• Leads metrics and provides executive Software Quality Assurance dashboards for projects and releases.
• Uses reusable framework to identify and manage test plans and related artifacts.
• Provides strategic direction across program releases and demonstrates leadership in QA management of resources, cost, risk, and scope.
• Ensures that the Software Quality Assurance team creates traceable test plans and scripts.
• Uses tools and best practices to systematically measure and improve Software Quality Assurance, enforcing process improvements.
• Leads and refines the QA program focused on automation.
• Ensures team adherence to established controls, standards, and methodologies.
• Responsible for successfully delivering program releases, ensuring quality and on-time delivery.
• Manages risk and ensures proper mitigation plans are implemented and communicated appropriately to the customer and the stakeholders.
• Ensures constant innovation is encouraged at all aspects of Software Quality Assurance and enforces alignment to industry standards.
• Possesses a strong understanding of strategic intent as defined in Acentra Health's strategic plan.
• Leads transformation and change management initiatives for the Software Quality Assurance team and Acentra Health's overall business strategy objectives , working closely with senior management.

Who You Are
Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or a related area, or equivalent experience, desired.
• Software Quality Assurance Leader with over 20 years of experience .

Technical Skills

• In-depth knowledge and demonstrable experience in the following technologies and methodologies .
• Strong SQA knowledge with a successful track record of hands-on experience in the Software Quality Assurance function.
• Capable of identifying potential risks in product releases and working closely with stakeholders to mitigate risks.
• Hands-on resource management.
• People Management and Stakeholder Management.
• Experienced in diverse testing methodologies.
• Hands-on experience in diverse automation tools, preferably leveraging AI for automation.

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent Communication and Presentations skills.
• Dedicated self-starter with excellent people skills.
• Quick learner and a go-getter .
• Effective time management and project management.
• Analytical thinker and great collaborator.
• English Language proficiency is required to effectively communicate in a professional environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a creative mindset bring fresh ideas to the table.
• They should demonstrate confidence and self-assurance in their skills and expertise , enabling them to contribute to team success and engage with colleagues and clients in a positive, assured manner.
• Should be accountable and responsible for deliverables and outcomes.
• Should demonstrate ownership of tasks, meet deadlines, and ensure high-quality results.
• Demonstrates strong collaboration skills by working effectively with cross-functional teams, sharing insights, and contributing to shared goals and solutions.
• Continuously explore emerging trends, technologies, and industry best practices to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge.