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IL - QA Manager

Join the movement!

Pharmacann Inc., one of the nation's leading cannabis companies, is changing the way people view cannabis. Be a part of the team shaping the future of this booming industry, where our people, our reputation and our standards matter. With a strong foundation and dynamic growth plan, opportunities to join our team abound in this fast-paced environment. Are you ready to join the movement?

We're grounded and growing. Based in Chicago, Pharmacann Inc. operates dispensaries and production facilities across multiple states including New York, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Ohio and Pennsylvania with licensing secured in the Midwest and on the east coast. For more information about our company, please visit pharmacann.com.

Job Description

The Quality Assurance Manager will be responsible for the design, development and implementation of all aspects of a Software Quality Assurance Program in the business.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Define QA strategy, standards, approach and execution in all application development projects.
• Build, lead and direct an internal and/or offshore QA team.
• Lead interviews, onboarding, training and performance evaluation of all QA staff members.
• Provide leadership and technical expertise across the IT department in Test Automation and Quality Assurance.
• Select and implement appropriate tools to create a scalable QA organization within the business.
• Ensure the proper usage of those available tools to gain the maximum benefit of the QA effort. This includes testing tools for functional, performance, automation, etc.
• Ensure that the development teams adhere to the principles, guidelines and best practices of the QA strategy as defined.
• Design and implement a continuous QA improvements program including usage of appropriate testing tools, test techniques, test automation.
• Monitor of all the QA activities, test results, leaked defects, root cause analysis and identifying areas of improvement. Work across the IT team to implement steps required to improve the processes.
• Gather and present testing metrics and testing activities for the projects to key stakeholders.
• Support M&A activities as requested.

Qualifications

Competencies

• Self-motivated, assertive and quick thinker.
• Excellent communication, influencing, conflict management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management and peers within the organization.
• Ability to prioritize work and execute with tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent experience required: preferably in a related discipline, such as Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science or Management.
• 12+ years' software testing experience.
• Prior QA leadership experience preferred.
• Experience managing testing departments of large and complex activities and processes.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

PharmaCann, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age disability or genetics. We value diversity, military service, and law enforcement experience. Compensation is competitive and will be commensurate with experience. Benefits are available.

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