Qureos Mentor

Academy Sports + Outdoors

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Who We Are</h2>
At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country &mdash; but what truly sets us apart is our people. We&rsquo;re a passionate, purpose-driven team that&rsquo;s as committed to each other as we are to our customers.
We&rsquo;ve spent over 80 years building a culture that puts people first. We believe in creating opportunities for growth, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting every Team Member&rsquo;s journey. What fuels us? Our belief in the power of fun.
Here, you won&rsquo;t just help customers gear up for their next adventure &mdash; you&rsquo;ll launch one of your own. Whether you're starting out or leveling up, Academy is a place where fun can&rsquo;t lose!
Education:<ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or other related Engineering disciplines.</li></ul>
Work Experiences:
<ul><li>Minimum 10+ Years of progressive experience and deep knowledge of software QA design and methodologies.</li><li>
Establish and enforce quality assurance standards, best practices, and testing processes across the software development lifecycle.
</li><li>Experience in developing comprehensive test plans, strategies, and test cases to cover all functional and non-functional requirements for ECom application releases &amp; Customer Data Platform (CDP) such as Treasure data, ActionIQ, Bloomreach, Tealium, Segment, Adobe, or similar composable/hybrid implementations</li><li>
Experience governing QA Managed Services teams through an outsourced model where a dedicated team manages all aspects of testing, including test strategy development, execution, defect tracking, and reporting</li><li>
Experience in providing QA solutions geared towards targeted customer interaction and a general understanding of a wide variety of marketing data/technology platforms, including Content management platforms, personalization platforms, CRM platforms, Experience management software, Email marketing tools, E-commerce, Mobile tracking software (preferred but not required)</li><li>
Understanding of data privacy regulations</li><li>
Knowledge of distributed data processing frameworks such as Kafka is preferred.</li><li>
Experience in analyzing testing data to identify trends, generate quality reports, and communicate key metrics to stakeholders.</li><li>
Experience in managing and guiding a QA team that provides functional, nonfunctional, automation, and digital professional services and has made continuous improvements in the practice.</li><li>
Experience in collaborating closely with product managers, developers, project managers, and other cross-functional teams to ensure quality is integrated throughout the development process.</li><li>
Experience in identifying areas for improvement within QA processes, evaluating new testing tools and methodologies, and implementing changes to enhance overall quality.</li></ul>
Skills:
<ul><li>Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with individuals at various levels, both internal and external</li><li>
Excellent analytical, research, documentation, project planning, and implementation skills.</li><li>
The ability to apply novel techniques to improve existing processes, applications, and solutions is required.</li><li>
Significant creativity, ingenuity, and innovation coupled with the ability to independently develop new solutions to difficult problems is essential.</li><li>
Expert-level knowledge of the complete development process, including specification, documentation, and software quality engineering.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with team members within the IT organization, as well as with business staff outside of the IT organization.</li><li>
Self-motivated, with the ability to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment</li><li>
Ability to remain organized, pay strict attention to detail, and meet critical deadlines within a high-volume, fast-paced environment</li><li>
Excellent analytic skills with the ability to use key tools to dive deep and provide analysis consistently on performance metrics</li><li>
Leadership and mentoring abilities to guide and develop QA team members</li></ul>
Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Provides management and oversight to the staff and activities of the ECom Managed Services &amp; Personalization software QA team. Is responsible for the project management, supervision, and coordination of software testing for all assigned releases.</li><li>
Works with IT leadership to establish and/or improve the effectiveness and efficiency of industry-best practices and QA standards, processes, and procedures, to ensure software quality and successful process audits (including PCI, SOX).</li><li>
Ensures ECom QA Managed Services team performs complex functional, system, Test automation, performance test, data engineering, integration, and regression/acceptance testing to support internal applications and customer-facing websites and related back-office applications that enable the organization to deliver high-quality software services to customers.</li><li>
Is responsible and accountable for driving the quality of periodic software releases with a focus on developing and implementing a robust testing strategy that aligns with the Agile development process.</li><li>
Select and manage appropriate testing tools and technologies based on the ongoing needs, post evaluating multiple options.</li><li>
Ensures the Peak season readiness, lower environment Performance test plan is laid out and executed on time with timely periodic reporting.</li><li>
Ensures QA team adheres strictly to the QA related portions of the WageWorks SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) process, including requirements review and evaluation, detailed test plan and test case development and execution, and product readiness. Ensures the completion and archiving of associated quality records.</li><li>
Prepares activity, progress, and status reports regarding software QA activities for review by senior and executive IT leadership. Ensures detailed reports on issues identified in QA testing, including steps to reproduce defects, are provided to Development.</li><li>
Monitor &amp; ensure the agreed Service Level Agreements and KPIs are met every month.</li><li>
Engage with 3rd party vendors, clients, or partners to ensure interfaces are tested, diagnose and resolve issues, and ensure UAT is complete.</li><li>
Works closely with software development staff, release engineers, business analysts, database developers, and product owners to diagnose technical and quality issues, identify potential software limitations, resolve defects, and verify corrective actions.</li><li>
Works with departments to triage field-reported issues to be addressed by the development team. Suggests improvements to methods, procedures, and efficiencies that lead to better products and/or solutions.</li><li>
Responsible for ensuring test automation maturity and wider coverage, to excel in quality and cost objectives.</li><li>
Mentors and guides QA Engineers; ensures staff have appropriate training, skill levels, and expertise.</li><li>
Makes significant contributions to the Testing Center of Excellence maturity and helps drive IT methodology and technical direction.</li><li>
Analyzes and Reviews business requirements, scope documents, and detailed functional requirements to analyze proposed features and product changes; determines and provides QA testing effort estimates.</li><li>
Working in a team environment, selects appropriate techniques to solve challenging problems. Modifies or improves existing solutions by analyzing known procedures and applying novel techniques to determine appropriate actions.</li><li>
Ensures accurate server setup and product configuration of the QA environment in collaboration with IT Operations. Maintains performance and functional testing suites and tools, integrating enhancements as needed.</li><li>
Develop a thorough understanding of Academy policies, procedures, and safety rules</li><li>
Responsibilities may change; team members may be required to perform other tasks as assigned</li></ul>
Physical Requirements &amp; Attendance<ul><li>
Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties</li><li>
Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures, and rules governing professional staff behavior</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Equal Employment Opportunity</h2>
Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.</div>

Manager IT Software Digital Quality Engineering

<div>
 Who We Are
 
 
 At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country &mdash; but what truly sets us apart is our people. We&rsquo;re a passionate, purpose-driven team that&rsquo;s as committed to each other as we are to our customers.
 
 
 We&rsquo;ve spent over 80 years building a culture that puts people first. We believe in creating opportunities for growth, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting every Team Member&rsquo;s journey. What fuels us? Our belief in the power of fun.
 
 
 Here, you won&rsquo;t just help customers gear up for their next adventure &mdash; you&rsquo;ll launch one of your own. Whether you're starting out or leveling up, Academy is a place where fun can&rsquo;t lose!
 
 
 
 What You Will Work On
 
 
 
 As a Recruiter in our Talent Acquisition team, you&rsquo;ll lead full-cycle recruiting for corporate roles. From sourcing and screening to offer negotiation, you&rsquo;ll help shape our workforce and ensure we attract top talent. You will manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while delivering an exceptional candidate experience.
 
 
 You&rsquo;ll partner with hiring managers and HR leaders to develop innovative recruiting strategies, build strong candidate pipelines, and influence hiring decisions. Your work will include leveraging technology and data to improve processes and outcomes. Every day, you&rsquo;ll make an impact by connecting great talent with meaningful opportunities.
 
 
 
 Who You Will Work With
 
 
 
 You&rsquo;ll collaborate with a dynamic team of HR professionals, business leaders, and external partners. Together, we create a seamless hiring process that reflects our values and commitment to excellence.
 
 
 Expect to work in an environment that values teamwork, transparency, and continuous improvement. Recruiting is more than filling roles, it&rsquo;s about building relationships and shaping the future of our organization.
 
 
 
 What You Bring
 
 
 
 Bring your energy, your ideas, and your love for sports and the outdoors.
 
 
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 High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, HR, Communications, or related field preferred
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 2+ years of recruiting and talent acquisition experience supporting corporate positions
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 Proficient use of applicant tracking systems (Workday preferred) and web-based recruiting resources
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 Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
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 Ability to work well under pressure while meeting time-sensitive deadlines
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 Proficient interviewing, organizational, and time management skills
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 Ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
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 Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
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 Retail experience preferred
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 A team-first attitude; while your core duties are your priority, you're happy to step in wherever you're needed
 
 
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 Work Style And Physical Requirements
 
 
 
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 Responsible for full life-cycle recruiting within corporate office
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 Up to 10% travel as needed
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 Regular in-office attendance is required
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 Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
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 Ability to adhere to company policies and professional standards
 
 
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 Key Skills
 
 
 
 Applicant Tracking Systems, Corporate Communications, Delivery of HR Services, HRIS, HR Leadership, HR Metrics, HR Policies
 
 
 Equal Employment Opportunity
 
 
 Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.
</div>

Talent Acquisition Recruiter

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Who We Are</h2>
At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country &mdash; but what truly sets us apart is our people. We&rsquo;re a passionate, purpose-driven team that&rsquo;s as committed to each other as we are to our customers.
We&rsquo;ve spent over 80 years building a culture that puts people first. We believe in creating opportunities for growth, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting every Team Member&rsquo;s journey. What fuels us? Our belief in the power of fun.
Here, you won&rsquo;t just help customers gear up for their next adventure &mdash; you&rsquo;ll launch one of your own. Whether you're starting out or leveling up, Academy is a place where fun can&rsquo;t lose!
Education:
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Digital Design, Visual Communication, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field.</li></ul>
Work Experience:
<ul><li>10+ years of experience in digital/web design and UX,</li><li>
At least 5 years in a leadership role (managing designers or creative teams).</li><li>
Significant experience in retail e-commerce or omnichannel consumer brands is highly preferred, demonstrating an understanding of how design drives online sales</li></ul>
Skills:
<div><ul><li>Strong portfolio showcasing ability to create engaging, user-friendly interfaces and interactive content. Deep knowledge of Digital Experience principles, information architecture, and conversion-centered design. Experienced in designing for responsive web and native mobile apps, with a mobile-first mindset. Up-to-date with design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD) and techniques like user journey mapping and wireframing.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Ability to craft compelling visual narratives &ndash; blending imagery, copy, and multimedia to tell a story and sell a product. Knowledge of best practices in digital storytelling and content marketing for e-commerce. Familiarity with photography, video, or graphic design processes is a plus to effectively partner in creation of rich content assets.</li><li>
Solid understanding of front-end development technologies (HTML/CSS, JavaScript). While coding is not a core requirement, the director should grasp the capabilities and limitations of modern front-end frameworks to ensure design intentions are achievable. Experience working in an Agile development environment and using project management tools to collaborate with developers is beneficial.
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Comfortable interpreting web analytics, A/B test results, and user research findings to inform design decisions. For example, able to analyze heatmaps or funnel metrics to diagnose UX problems and iterate solutions. Experience with usability testing (remote or in-person) and using feedback to refine designs.
</li><li>Proven ability to lead creative teams &ndash; inspiring innovation while also providing clear direction and constructive critique. Excellent communicator who can articulate the rationale behind design concepts to non-design stakeholders and senior leadership, linking design outcomes to business results. Able to advocate for the user while balancing business needs, finding win-win solutions.</li><li>
Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced retail calendar. Skilled at prioritizing design initiatives based on impact and effort. Experience coordinating cross-functional initiatives (e.g., a site redesign or a major campaign launch) from concept through execution.
</li><li>Passion for staying on the cutting edge of digital design. Familiarity with emerging trends like personalization in UX, motion design, AR/VR commerce, and conversational interfaces. A forward-thinking mindset to experiment with new formats and ensure Academy&rsquo;s digital experience remains fresh and competitive.</li></ul></div>
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Define and drive the overall digital design vision and content strategy for Academy&rsquo;s e-commerce platforms.</li><li>
Manage and mentor a team of visual designers and content creators/copywriters. Foster a collaborative and creative team culture that encourages innovation and staying ahead of design trends. Provide guidance and training opportunities (e.g., in new design tools or methods), set clear goals, and regularly review performance. As a leader, also champion the user-centric design approach within the broader organization, articulating how design enhancements can drive business results (conversion, engagement, customer satisfaction).</li><li>
Develop a &ldquo;digital storytelling&rdquo; approach that showcases products and brand values through engaging visuals and narratives, ultimately aiming to deepen customer engagement and loyalty. Ensure that the design strategy supports key business objectives (product discovery, conversion, and retention) and aligns with marketing campaigns and seasonal themes.</li><li>
Oversee end-to-end UX design for the mobile web, mobile app, and desktop, focusing on simple, intuitive navigation and a frictionless shopping journey. Implement best-in-class customer experience practices, including mobile-first and responsive design, accessible interfaces, and fast-loading pages. Continuously improve site layout, category pages, product detail pages, and checkout flow design by leveraging user research, A/B testing, and industry UX trends.</li><li>
Lead the strategy and creation of interactive and rich media content to enhance the shopping experience. Introduce features that could include shoppable lookbooks, product videos, 360&deg; views, quizzes, or other interactive elements to boost user engagement. Explore emerging technologies (e.g., AR/VR features for product visualization) to provide novel and immersive customer experiences.</li><li>
Ensure a cohesive customer experience across all channels and devices. Work with omnichannel marketing and store teams to maintain consistency in branding and messaging between the online storefront and physical stores. For example, if a marketing story or promotion runs in-store, ensure the website and app reflect the same creative theme and content. Design digital experiences that complement in-store events (such as app features for in-store shoppers, or online content that drives store visits) for a true 360&deg; engagement.</li><li>
Guide the team in creating and executing personalization campaigns via Monetate. Segment the audience and tailor site content, product recommendations, and promotions to different customer profiles in real-time. Ensure personalized experiences (e.g. dynamic homepages, targeted offers) are consistent across desktop, mobile web, and app, and coordinate personalized messaging with email/marketing when applicable.</li><li>
Design a global team footprint with capabilities across customer experience design, content strategy &amp; production, and personalization to enable cost efficient capability scaling.</li><li>
Collaborate closely with Merchandising, Marketing, and E-Commerce teams to plan content and design updates. In weekly/seasonal planning, contribute creative ideas for homepage refreshes, campaign landing pages, emails, and social media tie-ins. Ensure the digital design team delivers assets that meet marketing briefs and timelines, and that Digital Product Management and Front-End Development teams have clear guidance to implement designs accurately.</li><li>
Oversee the day-to-day execution of design projects &ndash; from concept through wireframes to final visual design. Approve and provide feedback on designers&rsquo; work, maintaining high standards for visual aesthetics, consistency with our brand style guide, and usability. Work with the Digital Product Management and Front-End Development teams to ensure designs are translated into pixel-perfect, responsive front-end code. Emphasize optimization of graphics and code for performance, so that pages remain fast and SEO-friendly even with rich content. Own the design language system for Academy&rsquo;s digital platforms &ndash; including style guides, UI pattern libraries, and guidelines for content.</li><li>
Utilize data and feedback to continuously refine the site experience. Partner with analytics teams to monitor metrics like bounce rates, time on page, heatmaps, and conversion by page layout. Identify experience pain points (for instance, high drop-off at certain steps) and lead design improvements to address them. Run usability testing or gather user feedback on new features and iterate based on insights. Keep an eye on competitors and innovative retailers for inspiration, and maintain robust competitive intelligence to monitor digital experience trends and best practices.</li></ul><div>
Physical Requirements &amp; Attendance:
<ul><li>Ability to work in a office environment, using typical office equipment (computer, phone, etc.) for extended periods.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Regular on-site attendance during core business hours at our Katy, TX headquarters.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Limited travel may be required for vendor meetings or industry events.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Adherence to company work hours, policies, procedures, and rules governing professional behavior.</li></ul></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Equal Employment Opportunity</h2>
Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.</div>

Sr Director Digital Design

<div>Come work at a place where we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth.
The Manager in Training (MIT) program is a blended-learning, multi week program focused on immersing a manager in all aspects involved in managing a multi-million dollar business for the company 
 
The MIT must successfully complete the training program to be moved on into a Manager role.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Job Description:</h2>
Education:
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in related field preferred.</li></ul>
Work Experiences:
<ul><li>At least three years of relevant work experience required.</li><li>
Demonstrated success in leading overall departments of up to 40 people to drive operational excellence and sales targets.</li></ul>
Skills:
<ul><li>Exceptional supervisory and management skills; ability to effectively coach department members on store policies, protocols and expectations; leads by example and effectively drives the performance of team members.</li><li>
Excellent customer service orientation.</li><li>
Effective problem solving and communication with customers and team members.</li><li>
Strong business acumen with an understanding of business implications of decisions, knowledge of market and competition and an orientation to profitability and established targets.</li><li>
Reads, analyzes and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.</li><li>
Speaks clearly, positively and persuasively and demonstrates active listening in a variety of situations with team members, customers, business partners and the general public.</li><li>
Writes reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.</li><li>
Effectively presents information and responds to questions from groups of team members, business partners, customers and the general public.</li><li>
Applies common sense understanding and reasoning to make appropriate, timely decisions.</li><li>
Working knowledge of inventory software, order processing systems, payroll systems and Microsoft Office products such as Word and Excel.</li><li>
Proficiently uses basic mathematical computations and applies common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral or diagram form.</li></ul>
Key Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Full-time position averaging 45-50 hours/week.</li><li>
Preparation for management responsibility of the entire store.</li><li>
Learning Management responsibility for all departments and actively participates in understanding personnel decisions of team members, including, but not limited to, employee selection, training, discipline, termination and development.</li><li>
Responsible for learnings how to oversee and execute all department expectations including, but not limited to: staffing, customer service, more options, display audit reports, zone integrity and recovery standards, display specifications, visual merchandising &amp; signage, stocking and replenishment standards, mismate program expectations, and merchandise guidelines.</li><li>
Provides departmental direction to the Sales team and learns daily supervisory practices to ensure that exceptional customer service is the priority of interaction with customers.</li><li>
Learns how to develop and implement strategy for achieving weekly and monthly operational goals and completing tasks assigned to the store. This includes the development, analysis and implementation of the sales, staffing, training, payroll hours and scheduling of team members.</li><li>
Gains understanding of workforce productivity, efficiency and process improvement projects and initiatives.</li><li>
Becomes proficient in holding team members accountable for compliance with established sales, safety and security practices and procedures in conjunction with local, state and federal regulations.</li><li>
Ensures the completion of departmental zoning and adherence to department, store and Company standards.</li><li>
Responsible for supervising the execution of various assignments as delegated by the Store Director in Playbook.</li><li>
Actively participates in floor walks with Regional Vice President, District Manager, and Store Director and creates an implementation plan to make changes based on feedback provided in store walks.</li><li>
Acquires knowledge of auditing firearm sales in compliance with federal and state law, including properly completing ATF Form 4473 and conducting background checks, and signs off as final approver.</li><li>
Required to complete Firearms Sales Certification training.</li><li>
Required to learn, understand and enforce company policies, procedures and safety rules.</li><li>
Adheres to company work hours, policies, procedures and rules applicable to management-level employees.</li><li>
Duties may change and may be required to perform other duties as assigned.</li></ul>
Physical Requirements &amp; Attendance<ul><li>
Regularly required to talk or hear; frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.</li><li>
Occasionally climb or balance, or stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.</li><li>
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.</li><li>
Specific vision abilities required by this role include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.</li></ul>
Full time<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
Equal Opportunity Employer</h1>
Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.</div>

Assistant Manager in Training #78 - Forest Lane, TX

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Manager IT Software Digital Quality Engineering

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Sr Director Digital Design

Assistant Manager in Training #78 - Forest Lane, TX