**Note: Positions Location are in Hartford, CT & St. Paul, MN**Summary:Leads resources to design, develop, maintain, and implement moderately complex system(s) project(s). Lead will work closely with the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and System Integration Test Team (SIT) managers to provide UAT support when proposed solutions or changes are complex and/or tightly coupled that have a direct impact on the End User. In addition to the UAT and SIT manager the lead will partner with external business customers, Application Development, Business Analysts, Business Implementation lead and the Project Management Office communities Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Acts as a team leader within a development or operations maintenance organization to assist management in accomplishing unit objectives. Provides assignments to one or more team members and provides performance feedback to team members. Provides development recommendations and develops a partnership with the business department. Responsible for the scoping of changes that qualify for UAT including estimating the change and determining the level of involvement from the End Users.Oversees UAT best practices including test strategy, execution, metrics and defect triage meetings. - Documents any risks proactively on the UAT frontCoordination and communication with the FRC and Training organization Determine Skill sets required and work with Business Implementation lead to engage appropriate End Users to execute UAT tasks Qualifications:BI Business ExperienceStrong test methodology/process knowledge a mustQuality Center Experience4-6 year¿s minimum QA experienceCollege Degree desiredProperty/Casualty Experience desiredOther :Technical Knowledge:Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of application languages and structured analysis methodologies. Demonstrates solid understanding of business functions. Demonstrates thorough understanding of job expectations of junior team members within the work queue. Business Knowledge & Partnership:Works with the business partner to establish business specifications/needs. Communicates with team and business partner(s) as changes occur. Demonstrates attitude of willingness, cooperation and concern for business issues. Problem Solving & Decision Making:Solves operational problems with minimal input from superior. Discriminates between problems and symptoms. Elevates significant problems quickly and clearly. Understands the impact of changes to the system environment. Team Orientation: Maintains effective partnerships across the organization and is able to influence senior management, peers and subordinates through an inclusive style and recognition of their abilities and knowledge. Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Puts success of team above own interest. Leadership: Assists management in the support of one or more parts of a business unit/function. Demonstrates discretion in handling confidential data related to the system and has ability to set direction, generate a sense of purpose, and inspire others to work in an optimum manner to achieve desired outcomes. Planning and Project Management:Plans, organizes and completes tasks in a timely, effective manner. Provides resource estimation for tasks planned. Works with management to determine overall priorities.Financial Awareness - provides assistance in developing and administering unit budget. Ensures system/project status reports are completed. Exercises appropriate cost control. Human Resource Management:Provides feedback to staff and management regarding individual's performance in a confidential setting. Works with management to establish training development plans. Demonstrates leadership ability. Developing an effective and productive management style.
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