Dir, IT Software QA Job in Los Angeles, California US

Dir, IT Software QA

Provider of satellite entertainment programming to U.S households DIRECTV is the leading entertainment provider in the U.S, prides itself for making many technology innovations to provide the best in class service for our customers on a daily basis. If you pride yourself in working with one of the best in the entertainment industry then join DIRECTV, we are committed to delivering an exceptional customer experience by building quality into all phases of our product development. As a Software Quality Assurance Director you will be responsible for managing a globally dispersed team of Software Quality Test Analysts, Test Engineers and Test Coordinators for Enterprise and User Acceptance Testing. You will be expected to contribute and influence the process changes throughout SDLC and drive the delivery of products with highest quality. This role is expected to have a big-picture vision and develop the best practices across SQA. You must be able to communicate with all levels from an analyst to the Executive leadership in IT and Business Partners. The ideal candidate will be a proven leader in a fast-paced, demanding environment with experience managing global quality assurance teams that build and utilize robust, scalable test platforms and tools. This Director will manage a team of approximately 30 that includes staff and contractors, and is also responsible for the development of the staff within their span of control. Direct reports include three managers. Responsibilities: