Job Summary
Our client, a leading energy provider, is seeking a Test Lead to join their team. This individual will be responsible for leading testing activities across the project lifecycle, including test planning, test case development, execution, defect management, and stakeholder reporting. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership capabilities, extensive testing experience, and the ability to effectively communicate with project teams and executive stakeholders in a fast-paced enterprise environment.
Contract Details
Contract Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 6 months with potential for extension
Work Location: USA
Work Arrangement: Fully Remote
Core Responsibilities
Lead System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) efforts across assigned projects
Develop, execute, and manage comprehensive test cases to validate business and technical requirements
Facilitate daily and/or twice-daily testing meetings and serve as the primary point of contact for testing-related activities
Manage testing resources and coordinate testing efforts across project teams
Maintain and administer JIRA project spaces, dashboards, workflows, and testing documentation
Track testing progress, identify risks, and provide regular status updates to project managers and leadership teams
Collaborate closely with business analysts, project managers, architects, vendors, and other stakeholders throughout the testing lifecycle
Monitor defect resolution efforts and ensure appropriate documentation and retesting activities are completed
Support overall project delivery by contributing to team activities, planning sessions, and project governance processes
Ensure testing activities align with established project methodologies and organizational standards
Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience
7+ years of experience in software testing, quality assurance, or test management roles
Experience leading testing efforts for enterprise-level projects
Proven experience writing, executing, and managing SIT and UAT test cases
Strong experience facilitating meetings and presenting testing status to leadership and executive stakeholders
Hands-on experience configuring and managing JIRA for testing initiatives
Experience tracking defects, maintaining dashboards, and producing testing metrics and reporting
Familiarity with Waterfall project methodologies
Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves)
Experience within utility, energy, or regulated industry environments
Experience supporting large enterprise organizations and complex technology initiatives
Background working in highly regulated or process-driven industries
Experience collaborating with external vendors and cross-functional project teams
Ability to navigate complex business processes and support large-scale project implementations
Key Competencies & Behaviors
Test Leadership
Stakeholder Communication
Executive Presence
Quality Focus
Team Coordination
Process Management
Problem Solving
Attention to Detail
Organizational Agility
Results Orientation
Compensation & Benefits
The approximate pay range for this position is between
$94,000 and $135,000.
Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
401K offered
About KellyMitchell
At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service.
We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.
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