Director, Quality Engineer - Cloud

We are The Lighthouse within KPMG's Consulting practice. We tap into the power of emerging technologies and scientific breakthroughs to create solutions and products that address the largest and most complex issues faced by global companies. By blending technology with our industry expertise, we're able to harness the potential of Cloud, AI, ML, IoT, 5G, and quantum computing to design and implement real-world solutions for a variety of business problems. Work with confidence knowing your ideas are heard and backed by one of the world's top professional services firms. Spark your curiosity and ignite your career at The Lighthouse.

KPMG is currently seeking a Director in Digital Lighthouse for our Consulting practice.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support multiple concurrent business development pursuits and RFP responses for large clients, such as identification, proposal development, contract/SOW development, resource planning and other pursuit activities, while working with the appropriate KPMG resources from other service lines
• Lead KPMG team in delivery of services/completion of deliverables outlined in signed statement(s) of work while managing and adhering to KPMG engagement management and financial management policies
• Guide client development and realization of testing strategy and test cycle planning
• Develop and sustain trust-based relationships with Directors, Vice Presidents, and C-level executives
• Develop and execute test governance framework and processes
• Support customers in driving and completing testing projects including establishing project framework and processes while resolving issues and removing barriers to progress

Qualifications:

• A minimum of eight years of experience in software development, testing, cloud development / operations, program management and analysis including Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in technical sciences or information systems within the telecommunications industry; PMP, ISTQB, CSM certifications are a plus
• Well established track record of leading high-performing engagement teams that deliver high quality testing results while establishing/maintaining customer relationships at all levels including demonstrating successful business development and consulting capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead teams of various size in delivery of services to customer including leading remote or offshore resources
• Experience leading and developing internal practice capabilities and teams, contributing to testing methodologies/toolsets, developing thought leaderships/whitepapers, speaking at conferences and influencing the marketplace
• Extensive functional understanding of end to end testing from system testing through user acceptance testing including hands-on experience with industry leading test management and test automation toolsets
• Ability to formulate and express ideas clearly and effectively in verbal and written presentations
• Travel may be up to 80-100%
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

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