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NTT DATA

<div>Req ID: 346749
 
 
NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now. 
 
We are currently seeking a Project Manager/Scrum Master - Onsite to join our team in Houston, Texas (US-TX), United States (US). 
 
We are seeking a seasoned Project Manager with 8+ years of solid experience to lead end-to-end application development projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record delivering software products on time, within budget, and to required quality standards using modern delivery practices (Agile/Scrum). This role requires technical fluency, excellent stakeholder management, and strong leadership to coordinate cross-functional teams. 
 
Key Responsibilities / Job Duties 
<ul><li>
Lead end-to-end delivery of application development projects (involving AI tools for SDLC): initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure.</li><li>
Define and manage project scope, schedule, budget, and resource plans; maintain and update project artifacts (charter, roadmap, RACI, RAID logs).</li><li>
Drive iterative delivery using Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) or manage hybrid/waterfall approaches where appropriate.</li><li>
Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders (product owners, business sponsors, architects, vendors) and communicate project status, risks, and decisions.</li><li>
Lead and facilitate Agile ceremonies: Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective, Backlog Refinement, and coach teams on Agile best practices</li><li>
Manage requirements changes and ensure scope is controlled via change control processes.</li><li>
Remove impediments and blockers that prevent the team from delivering sprint commitments; escalate unresolved impediments to appropriate stakeholders.</li><li>
Collaborate with Product Owner to ensure the product backlog is well-groomed, prioritized, and contains clear, actionable user stories with acceptance criteria.</li><li>
Drive release planning, sprint forecasting, and dependency management with other teams (internal and external).</li><li>
Promote and embed DevOps, CI/CD, automated testing, and quality-first practices into the team's delivery pipeline.</li><li>
Track and report Agile metrics (velocity, sprint predictability, cycle time, lead time, defect escape rate) and use them to drive improvements</li><li>
Monitor and manage project risks and issues; proactively drive mitigation and escalation as needed.</li><li>
Oversee quality assurance practices and ensure acceptance criteria are met before release.</li><li>
Coordinate with DevOps for CI/CD pipelines, environment provisioning, and deployments; ensure release readiness and rollback plans.</li><li>
Track and report project metrics (velocity, burn-down, milestone status, budget variance) to stakeholders and executive sponsors.</li><li>
Manage third-party vendors/contractors when applicable; ensure contractual SLAs and deliverables are met.</li><li>
Mentor and develop project team members; promote a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.</li><li>
Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements during development and deployment.</li></ul> 

Required Qualifications &amp; Experience 
<ul><li>
~8 years total professional experience with at least 4+ years in hands-on project management for software/application development.</li><li>
Proven experience managing medium-to-large software projects (web/mobile/cloud-based applications) involving latest AI tools for SDLC.</li><li>
Demonstrable track record of delivering projects using Agile (Scrum/SAFe) and familiarity with Waterfall/Hybrid models.</li><li>
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).</li></ul> 

Technical Skills (Must-Have) 
<ul><li>
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and application architecture fundamentals.</li><li>
Deep expertise in Agile/Scrum practices and latest AI tools used for SDLC</li><li>
Experience with issue/portfolio/project management tools: JIRA, Azure DevOps, Trello, MS Project, or similar.</li><li>
Familiar with collaboration and documentation tools: Confluence, SharePoint, Slack, Teams.</li><li>
Basic familiarity with development and operations technologies: CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).</li><li>
Comfort reading technical designs, user stories, API specifications, and basic SQL queries to validate work.</li></ul> 

Soft Skills (Must-Have) 
<ul><li>
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills (written and verbal).</li><li>
Strong leadership and team-building abilities; capable of motivating distributed teams.</li><li>
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making under ambiguity and pressure.</li><li>
Strong time management, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills.</li><li>
Proven ability to influence without authority and drive consensus across cross-functional teams.</li></ul> 

Preferred / Nice-to-Have 
<ul><li>
Certifications: PMP, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), PMI-ACP, SAFe Agile certification.</li><li>
Experience with cloud-native application projects and microservices architectures.</li><li>
Prior experience in manufacturing industries with familiarity of compliance requirements.</li><li>
Experience with product management practices and working closely with Product Owners.</li></ul> 

About NTT DATA 
 
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&amp;D. 
 
#LI-NorthAmerica 
 
Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client's needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees. NTT DATA recruiters will never ask for payment or banking information and will only use @nttdata.com and @talent.nttdataservices.com email addresses. If you are requested to provide payment or disclose banking information, please submit a contact us form, https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us. 
 
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Project Manager/Scrum Master - Onsite

Sempra Infrastructure

Primary Purpose
 
The Senior IT Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of strategic, cross-functional projects that successfully meet business objectives. Provides leadership and inspiration to project team members. Manages third party vendors to ensure they deliver the value and services as contracted. Works closely with business stakeholders to meet client expectations and deliver maximum value to the business. In addition, the Sr. Project Manager is directly responsible for coordination of matrixed project team members and tasks, quality of project deliverables, developing presentations plus communications with team members and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT project delivery in both applications and infrastructure with demonstrated experience leading SAP-related initiatives across business functions—and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with matrixed team members across a broad cross-section of stakeholders. This person is expected to understand and abide by all company policy, standards and guidelines. Additionally, this position provides the opportunity to develop leadership skills as it is responsible for providing developmental leadership and guidance for junior-level project managers.
 
Manages and leads all aspects of project planning and execution to meet the project objectives and deliver value. This includes, but is not limited to, clearly defining scope and acceptance criteria, schedule development/tracking, resource planning, budget planning/reporting, risk/issue management, stakeholder management, communications and training.
 
Lead SAP-related projects or integrations, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and business goals.
 
Lead and motivate project teams consisting of both internal and external resources.
 
Manages all aspects of vendor lifecycle – vendor selection (RFP/RFQ/Sole Source), staffing, execution, quality, etc. Collaborates with supply management, cybersecurity and other internal stakeholders, and comply with company policies and processes.
 
Lead discussions with business stakeholders to scope, estimate and prioritize solutions that deliver business value. Develop and present business cases to secure project funding.
 
Proactively engages IT resource managers, application/system owners and multiple stakeholders to ensure projects are adequately resourced.
 
Addresses multiple competing priorities using tactful negotiation and communications skills.
 
Provide mentorship and/or supervision to 1-3 junior project managers.
 
Contribute to the improvement and maturity of internal project and portfolio management practices.
 
Performs other duties as assigned.
 
Responsible for managing project budgets for selected capital projects ranging from $500K-$10M+.
 
Expertise leading a cross-functional team in the analysis, design and implementation of technology solutions in a timely and cost-effective manner.
 
Teamwork and interpersonal skills in setting and managing client expectations. Extremely effective in communicating complex technical matters in business terms.
 
Business analysis skills with the ability to lead stakeholders in developing conceptual solutions to complex business problems.
 
Vendor management experience – RFP development, contract negotiation/execution.
 
Presentation skills – expertise in developing/delivering executive-level presentations.
 
Strong aptitude in both infrastructure and software development disciplines
 
Project management skills with the capacity to multitask and manage multiple medium-to-large projects across multiple IT disciplines.
 
Traditional project management tools, methodologies and technical platforms (e.g., MS Project).
 
Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps).
 
Communications skills with diverse audiences, in both oral and written contexts.
 
Required Qualifications
 
Bachelor's Degree Computer Science, Information Security, Information Systems, or related business/technical discipline
 
8+ years’ related experience in Project Management disciplines
 
Project Management Certified Professional (PMP)
 
Have led and implemented several large IT projects ( &gt;$1M)
 
Experience with SAP systems and integration is required
 
Preferred Qualifications
 
Master's Degree Business Administration, Project Management or related business/technical discipline
 
Energy/utility industry or in a similar industrial operations production/service environment
 
Agile certification – Product Owner, Scrum Master
 
Professional certificates
 
Bi-lingual (English-Spanish)
 
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Senior IT Project Manager

VoltaGrid, LLC

<div>Position Title: SENIOR MATERIALS ANALYST 
Location: HOUSTON, TX 
FLSA Class: EXEMPT 
Responsible to: MATERIALS MANAGER

Position Summary: The Master Materials Analyst professional is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of critical business data across the organization. This role focuses on establishing governance standards, data quality controls, and integration processes that enable reliable reporting, analytics, and operational efficiency. The Master Inventory Analyst will lead and oversee the development, analysis, and optimization of inventory management strategies across multiple product lines and/or geographies. This role demands a deep analytical mindset, advanced forecasting capabilities, and strong cross-functional collaboration to ensure optimal stock levels, minimize costs, and support the company&rsquo;s service and growth objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Develop and maintain item master for SKU part development and management.</li>
<li>Develop inventory models (including safety stock, reorder points, lead times, days on hand, turnover) to align inventory investments with demand forecasts and business objectives.</li>
<li>Analyze historical sales, seasonality, trends, and market changes to generate accurate demand forecasts and supply plans.</li>
<li>Monitor inventory performance metrics and KPIs&mdash;such as inventory turnover, obsolete/slow-moving stock, stockouts, on-time fill rate&mdash;and identify areas for improvement.</li>
<li>Conduct regular inventory audits and reconciliations to ensure data accuracy and integrity in the inventory management system.</li>
<li>Collaborate with procurement, supply chain, operations, sales, and finance teams to ensure synchronized planning and inventory execution.</li>
<li>Lead initiatives to optimize inventory levels, reduce carrying costs, minimize obsolescence, and improve service levels.</li>
<li>Establish and maintain inventory policies, procedures, and controls (e.g., cycle count programs, audit routines, documentation) to ensure compliance and best practices.</li>
<li>Utilize advanced analytics (e.g., statistical modeling, segmentation, ABC/XYZ analysis) and inventory management software/ERP systems to drive decision making.</li>
<li>Create and present detailed inventory reports, dashboards and insights to senior management, highlighting risks, trends, opportunities, and progress on key initiatives.</li>
<li>Support new product launches, special promotions, end-of-life transitions, and changes in demand patterns by developing inventory plans and coordinating execution.</li>
</ul>
Other Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Operations, or a related field. Master&rsquo;s preferred</li>
<li>5+ years of experience in inventory management, forecasting, supply chain analytics, or related functions&mdash;ideally with increasing responsibility.</li>
<li>Strong proficiency in Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, macros), and comfortable working with data, databases and large datasets.</li>
<li>Experience with ERP/inventory management systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, other) and familiarity with supply chain metrics.</li>
<li>Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.</li>
<li>Strong communication and collaboration skills&mdash;able to engage cross-functional teams, influence stakeholders, and present to senior leadership.</li>
<li>Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with changing priorities and competing demands.</li>
<li>Experience with demand forecasting methods, inventory optimization techniques (safety stock, ABC/XYZ classification), and inventory lifecycle management (new product introduction to end-of-life).</li>
<li>This role is typically office-based but may require occasional travel to warehouses, suppliers or other sites.</li>
<li>Master&rsquo;s degree or relevant advanced certification (e.g., APICS CPIM/CSCP, ISM).</li>
<li>Experience with global inventory management, multi-site operations, or complex supply chains.</li>
<li>Hands-on experience driving inventory process improvements, change management or system implementations.</li>
<li>Strong business acumen with understanding of cost drivers, working capital impact, and P&amp;L implications of inventory decisions.</li>
</ul>
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

VoltaGrid is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment. #GC #LI-Onsite
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Senior Materials Analyst

BKM Capital Partners

<div>
 BKM Management Company is seeking driven entrepreneurial professionals who are passionate about their work. Based in Newport Beach, California, the Construction Manager will join the Construction Management team reporting to the Associate Director, Construction, and take on responsibilities to execute the management and oversight of construction projects including resource, budget, bidding and contract management duties. The successful candidate should enjoy the autonomy and culture of working in a growing, entrepreneurial environment that is mission-driven and detail oriented.
 
 
 
 
 This position is 100% in person due to the collaborative nature of our company.
 
 
 
 
 
 Essential Functions
 
 
 
 Execution of Capital Improvements / Spec TIs / Special Projects:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Manage on budget and on time construction of interior and exterior improvements with minimal supervision
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to think and act strategically with experience resolving construction challenges
 </li>
 <li>
 Create in-depth scope of work documents for all Capital Improvements
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop construction budgets by securing, reviewing, and approving competitive bids
 </li>
 <li>
 Read plans and create take-offs to create internal bids
 </li>
 <li>
 Solicit subcontractor and/or vendor quotes and evaluate them for scope and qualification
 </li>
 <li>
 Thorough project inspection to gain a deep understanding of the project requirements
 </li>
 <li>
 Coordinate and participate in third party property inspections
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct regular meetings for projects with stakeholders and vendors
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct regular site visits to projects to monitor milestones
 </li>
 <li>
 Thorough understanding of BKM standard operating procedures
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Implement Construction Standards And Procedures
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Maintain standardized interior and exterior design schemes and finish packages
 </li>
 <li>
 Supplement contractor/vendor list
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain communication standards for construction team
 </li>
 <li>
 Understand and administer the Company&rsquo;s contract, insurance and lien waiver protocol
 </li>
 <li>
 Understand all contract documents including leases, master contracts, short and long form contracts, permits and notices
 </li>
 <li>
 Enforce file tree and document naming standards in construction folders
 </li>
 <li>
 Route documents for approval and execution, including compiling the proper backup paperwork, identifying appropriate approvals required, final distribution, filing and scanning
 </li>
 <li>
 Sort and file paperwork into project folders, both electronic and paper
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Contractor Relationships
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Maintain, monitor and enhance relationships with existing contractors and subcontractors
 </li>
 <li>
 Procure new contractors and subcontractors in every region
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Interpersonal Skills &amp; Attributes
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Deadline-driven with the ability to prioritize
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain good communication with supervisor and team members
 </li>
 <li>
 Perform other duties or projects as requested and display positive attitude
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrate the highest ethical standards
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to manage and thrive in an environment with teams that are separated geographically
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Travel Requirements
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Travel to project sites &amp; remote offices across the US 25-40%
 </li>
 <li>
 5+ years&rsquo; experience as construction project manager, or similar
 </li>
 <li>
 5+ years&rsquo; direct experience with bidding and managing construction projects
 </li>
 <li>
 Degree in Project Management or Construction Management is preferred
 </li>
 <li>
 Proficient use of industry-standard software and communication devices and software such as email, internet, Yardi, Adobe, Microsoft Project, Excel, Word and project management software
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent written and oral communication skills in a professional setting
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong organizational and administrative skills with a keen attention to detail
 </li>
 <li>
 Motivated and results-driven with strong work ethic and desire to excel/grow Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to work independently in an entrepreneurial setting
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 The Qualifiers
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 5+ years&rsquo; experience as construction project manager, or similar
 </li>
 <li>
 5+ years&rsquo; direct experience with bidding and managing construction projects
 </li>
 <li>
 Degree in Project Management or Construction Management is preferred
 </li>
 <li>
 Proficient use of industry-standard software and communication devices and software such as email, internet, Yardi, Adobe, Microsoft Project, Excel, Word and project management software
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent written and oral communication skills in a professional setting
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong organizational and administrative skills with a keen attention to detail
 </li>
 <li>
 Motivated and results-driven with strong work ethic and desire to excel/grow
 </li>
 <li>
 Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to work independently in an entrepreneurial setting
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Manager, Construction (Commercial/Industrial)

Allied Orion Group

<div><div><div>Job Details</div></div><div><div><div>
Level
<div><div>Experienced</div></div></div><div>
Job Location
<div><div>Corporate Texas - Houston, TX</div></div></div></div><div><div>
Job Category
<div><div>Sales/Leasing</div></div></div></div></div><div><div>
Description</div></div><div><div>
<div>Position Summary:
The Lead Management Specialist is responsible for managing the leasing lead pipeline by overseeing the process from initial inquiry through appointment scheduling. Once an appointment is secured, the lead is transitioned to the onsite leasing team for tour and follow-up. This role focuses on supporting communities that are underperforming, undergoing resyndication, or short-staffed, ensuring consistent lead management, timely follow-up, and increased leasing performance. The Lead Management Specialist works closely with onsite teams, regional leadership, and marketing to maximize conversions and occupancy while reducing missed opportunities. 

Reports To:
Regional Manager, Regional Vice President, or Sr. Regional Vice President. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead Oversight &amp; Appointment Management
<ul><li>Monitor and manage incoming leads from all sources (ILS platforms, websites, phone, email, and walk-ins).</li></ul>
<ul><li>Oversee communication with prospective residents up to the appointment stage, then transfer leads to onsite teams for execution.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensure timely and professional responses to all inquiries, with emphasis on speed-to-lead best practices.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Track lead activity and ensure no opportunities are missed, particularly at underperforming or short-staffed communities.</li></ul>
Focus on Key Communities
<ul><li>Provide targeted support to sites that are underperforming in occupancy, currently undergoing resyndication, or experiencing staffing shortages.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Serve as a resource to stabilize leasing efforts during transitions or periods of high demand.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Work with regional leadership to prioritize communities requiring additional lead management support.</li></ul>
Collaboration with Onsite Teams
<ul><li>Partner with Community Managers and leasing teams to ensure smooth hand-off of leads after appointments are set.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Provide guidance, coaching, and support on best practices for converting scheduled appointments to signed leases.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Assist in identifying process gaps that may hinder conversion rates.</li></ul>
Marketing &amp; Outreach Alignment
<ul><li>Collaborate with marketing to ensure leads generated from campaigns are actively tracked and leveraged.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Provide feedback on lead quality and outreach effectiveness at targeted sites.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Suggest adjustments to marketing spend and strategy based on conversion data and site performance.</li></ul>
Reporting &amp; Analysis
<ul><li>Prepare weekly and monthly reports on lead response times, appointment conversion rates, and leasing performance.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Analyze trends across assigned communities and recommend corrective strategies.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Share insights with leadership to inform resource allocation and occupancy goals.</li></ul>
Client &amp; Partner Communication
<ul><li>Support leadership in presenting lead management performance during client and ownership meetings.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensure transparency by keeping all stakeholders updated on progress, challenges, and successes.</li></ul>
</div></div></div><div><div>
Qualifications</div></div><div><div>
<div>Required Education, Experience, and Skills:
<ul><li>High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field preferred.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Minimum of 2&ndash;4 years&rsquo; experience in leasing, sales, or customer service; multifamily housing experience strongly preferred.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Knowledge of CRM systems, lead management platforms, and property management software.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Proven success in sales, customer engagement, or occupancy growth.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Excellent communication and organizational skills, with ability to manage multiple priorities under deadlines.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Analytical skills to evaluate lead flow, conversion rates, and occupancy trends.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Customer-focused mindset with a proactive and solution-oriented approach.</li></ul> 

Work Environment:
This position requires regular collaboration with onsite teams and travel to assigned communities, particularly those requiring additional support. Travel may include overnight stays and occasional weekend work during peak leasing periods. 

Disclaimer:
This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Management retains the right to assign or reassign duties as necessary.</div></div></div></div>

Lead Management Specialist

<div>Req ID: 346755
 
 
NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now. 
 
We are currently seeking a QA Lead - Onsite to join our team in Houston, Texas (US-TX), United States (US). 
 
We are seeking an experienced QA Lead with ~8+ years of strong software testing and quality assurance experience to lead QA activities for an enterprise application development project. The ideal candidate will define and execute QA strategy, lead a cross-functional QA team (manual + automation), integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines, manage quality risks, and be an escalation point for stakeholders. This role requires technical depth, hands-on automation, and strong leadership/communication skills. 
 
Key Responsibilities / Job Duties 
<ul><li>
QA Strategy &amp; Planning</li><li><ul><li>
Define and own the overall test strategy, test plan, and quality goals for the application development lifecycle.</li><li>
Establish exit criteria, release readiness gates, and quality metrics.</li></ul></li><li>
Team Leadership &amp; People Management</li><li><ul><li>
Lead, mentor, and grow a team of QA engineers (manual, automation, performance) and contractors.</li><li>
Allocate resources, manage capacity, conduct performance reviews, and support career development.</li><li>
Lead daily/weekly stand-ups, sprint planning QA inputs, and post-release retrospectives.</li></ul></li><li>
Test Design &amp; Implementation</li><li><ul><li>
Drive creation of test cases, test suites, and traceability matrices for functional, integration, regression, and system tests.</li><li>
Champion test automation (UI, API, unit integration), using latest AI tools and own the automation roadmap and maintenance strategy.</li><li>
Ensure adoption of BDD/TDD where applicable and design tests to be reliable and maintainable.</li></ul></li><li>
Hands-on Automation &amp; Technical Contribution</li><li><ul><li>
Implement and maintain automation frameworks and contribute code reviews for test automation.</li><li>
Build/maintain API test suites, and automate end-to-end workflows and regression packs.</li></ul></li><li>
CI/CD &amp; Tooling Integration</li><li><ul><li>
Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps) to enable automated validation on each build.</li><li>
Manage test environments (containerized environments, cloud test beds) and test data provisioning.</li></ul></li><li>
Performance, Security &amp; Non-Functional Testing</li><li><ul><li>
Define and coordinate performance, load, stress, and security test strategies.</li><li>
Work with DevOps and security teams to validate application reliability and compliance.</li></ul></li><li>
Defect Management &amp; Risk Mitigation</li><li><ul><li>
Manage defect lifecycle, prioritize issues, and drive root-cause analysis to reduce recurrence.</li><li>
Identify quality risks early and provide risk-based mitigation plans and trade-off recommendations.</li></ul></li><li>
Stakeholder Communication &amp; Governance</li><li><ul><li>
Communicate quality status, KPIs, and risks to Product Owners, Engineering Managers, and other stakeholders.</li><li>
Represent QA in release decision meetings and post-release reviews.</li></ul></li><li>
Process Improvement &amp; Best Practices</li><li><ul><li>
Establish QA best practices, coding standards for tests, and continuous improvement initiatives to increase automation coverage and reduce cycle time.</li><li>
Drive metrics-driven quality improvements (defect escape rate, automation ROI, MTTR).</li></ul></li></ul> 

Required Qualifications &amp; Experience 
<ul><li>
8+ years of professional experience in software QA and testing; minimum 3-5 years in a lead role.</li><li>
Strong hands-on experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium) and latest AI testing tools</li><li>
Solid experience testing web, mobile, and API (REST/SOAP) applications.</li><li>
Demonstrable experience integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps).</li><li>
Proficiency with programming/scripting languages (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript).</li><li>
Experience with performance testing tools (JMeter, Gatling) and security testing processes.</li><li>
Good SQL/noSQL knowledge for test data validation (e.g., Postgres, MySQL, MongoDB).</li><li>
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).</li><li>
Experience in Agile/Scrum environments and working closely with cross-functional teams.</li><li>
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent. Master's degree or relevant certifications are a plus.</li></ul> 

Desired Skills &amp; Certifications 
<ul><li>
Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and written/verbal communication skills.</li><li>
Knowledge of BDD frameworks (Cucumber, SpecFlow) and test design techniques.</li><li>
Familiarity with observability and monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK).</li><li>
Certifications (optional but desirable): ISTQB Advanced, Certified Agile Tester, AWS/Azure certifications, or test automation certifications.</li><li>
Experience with DevSecOps or embedding security testing into pipelines.</li></ul> 

About NTT DATA 
 
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QA Lead - Onsite

Beta Academy

<div>Job Description 
Teacher 
Beta is a Title I Schoolwide campus. I understand that part or all of this job could be funded with federal funds.
Mission
The mission of the Beta Academy Teacher is to establish a world-class classroom through a culture of joyful rigor and develop scholars and leaders who can contribute on a community, national, and international level.
Outcomes
1. Meet Academic Goals
<ul><li>(K-5) 60% of scholars achieve Meets or above on benchmarks and state tests</li>
<li>(K-5) 25% of scholars achieve Masters on benchmarks and state tests</li>
<li>(6-8) 65% of scholars achieve Meets or above on benchmarks and state tests</li>
<li>(6-8) 30% of scholars achieve Masters on benchmarks and state tests</li>
<li>(9-12) 70% of scholars achieve Meets or above on benchmarks and state tests</li>
<li>(9-12) 35% of scholars achieve Masters on benchmarks and state tests</li>
<li>70% of scholars meet or exceed expected growth</li>
<li>Earn Distinct Designation in your content area on state tests</li>
<li>Earn Master Level Teacher status on Beta Observation Rubric by third year of teaching.</li>
</ul>
2. Meet Attendance Goal
<ul><li>97% Average Daily Attendance</li>
</ul>
3. Meet School Culture Goals
<ul><li>3.0 score or higher on Parent Satisfaction Surveys</li>
<li>95% Scholar Persistence</li>
<li>(K-5) Award each scholar a minimum of 1 Sunshine Note a month</li>
<li>(3-5) Award Beta Bucks a minimum 12 times throughout the day</li>
</ul>
Measured by Teacher Observation Rubric section 2.1 for joyful teaching
<ul><li>(6-8) Award tribe points a minimum 12 times throughout the day</li>
<li>(9-12) Mentor a minimum of 7 scholars a year in successfully receiving their Ba patch</li>
</ul>
4. Meet IT Goals
<ul><li>100% of computer and IT inventory is accounted for at all times, with comprehensive log identifying</li>
</ul><div><ul><li>when a scholar uses a device and</li></ul>
<ul><li>which device the scholar is using</li></ul>
</div><ul><li>100% of computer damage is reported within 24 hours through IT Trouble Tickets.</li>
</ul>
5. Meet Operations Goals
<ul><li>100% of classroom inventory is accounted for at all times.</li>
<li>100% of classroom damage is reported within 24 hours through the facility's trouble ticket system.</li>
</ul>
Role Based Competencies
<ul><li>Organization &amp; Planning</li>
<li>High Standards</li>
<li>Openness to Feedback and Ideas</li>
<li>Proactivity</li>
<li>Efficiency</li>
<li>Communication</li>
<li>Team Work</li>
<li>Attention to Detail</li>
<li>Problem-Solving</li>
<li>Emotional Intelligence</li>
<li>Flexibility/Adaptability</li>
</ul>
Beta Culture Competencies
<ul><li>Joy</li>
<li>Culture of Honor</li>
<li>Courageous Conversations</li>
<li>Integrity</li>
<li>High Standards</li>
<li>Creativity</li>
</ul>
Instruction &amp; Scholar Achievement:
<ul><li><ul><li>Teach scholars the importance of hard work through joyful rigor &ndash; engaging, dynamic learning that is academically, intellectually and personally challenging.</li>
<li>Implement the following BA non-negotiable instructional methods. Endorsed methods per grade span are listed as follows; however, these styles are cumulative and accessible for graduated spans:
<ul><li>(K-5) Cooperative Learning, Whole Brain Teaching, Hands on Projects, and Leadership Development - SFA Teams</li>
<li>(6-8) Cooperative Learning, Soft Skills Coaching, Real World Project, Leadership Development - Tribes</li>
<li>(9-12) Socratic Method, Soft Skills Coaching, Leadership Development - Ba Patch &amp; Ambassador</li>
</ul></li><li>Understand that classroom observational feedback/scores will emphasize the successful implementation of the above teaching methods.</li>
<li>Foster a love of learning and celebrate scholar successes.</li>
<li>Provide opportunities for scholars to learn experientially through direct guided experience using sensory awareness, active participation, and nature&rsquo;s resources.</li>
<li>Challenge scholars to reach their highest potential.</li>
<li>Model and promote BA character traits to scholars and stress the importance of each scholar being a responsible, contributing citizen to society. Recognize and reward scholars for displaying BA character traits and uphold zero tolerance for bullying and disrespect.</li>
<li>Implement the technology and software programs provided by BA, operating and using technology for optimum results. Ensure scholars also know how to operate and use technology and software provided.</li>
<li>Monitor and assess scholars&rsquo; daily work to reflect excellence in neatness, thoroughness and scholar mastery of instructional goals. Ensure scholars do their best in every subject and use neat legible handwriting on assignments. Anything but a scholar's BEST is unacceptable.</li>
<li>(K-12) Take ownership of tutorials and apply the same standards as above.</li>
<li>(K-2) Maintain a garden/planters box as an outdoor laboratory to help foster life skills, responsibility, problem solving, and critical thinking. Provide dynamic environments in which to observe, classify, infer, measure, predict, and organize.</li>
</ul></li></ul><ul><li>(3-8) Scholars will participate in at least 1 hands-on/real world learning project per year, which will be completed during class time rather than at home.</li>
</ul><ul><li>(3-8) Take ownership of STAAR boot camps for grades by assisting the homeroom teacher during their designated STAAR boot camp week.</li>
</ul><ul><li>(5 &amp; 7) 5th Grade teachers will participate in one overnight camping trip and 7th grade middle school teachers will participate in one overnight trip.</li>
</ul>
Management &amp; Organization:
<ul><li>Encourage class attendance with recognition, rewards, parent communication, and maintain 97% ADA.</li>
<li>Implement classroom rules/procedures (including both positive reinforcement and consequences)</li>
<li>Follow school drills and sub protocol procedures in accordance with the Parent/Scholar Handbook and utilize the Handbook as a first point of reference.</li>
<li>Maintain a neat, clean, orderly, and learning-centered environment that demonstrates BA standards of excellence. BA teachers take ownership of the campus and instill this in scholars daily.</li>
<li>Perform a daily uniform check and understand scholars are expected to follow the BA appearance guidelines.</li>
<li>Follow proper attendance-taking procedures and ensure timely reporting.</li>
</ul>
Professionalism &amp; Communication:
<ul><li><ul><li>Demonstrate professionalism by being in regular attendance and arriving on time to work, staff meetings, tutorials, cafeteria duty, parent nights (one per month) and other assigned duties.</li>
<li>Complete required training on time.</li>
<li>Work cooperatively to create an atmosphere of unity among the school community and refrain from gossip, negativity and unsupportive comments.</li>
<li>Demonstrate professionalism at ALL times. Exercise wisdom by remaining calm, respectful and non-defensive during parent meetings, disagreements, and personal attacks.</li>
<li>Utilize professional communication with strong grammar, syntax, usage and/or spelling skills during phone conversations, personal conversations, emails, and social media such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc. refrain from attacking others, fighting, on social media. Professional communication is used on and off campus.</li>
<li>Exhibit professionalism in appearance and follow the BA standard of dress located in the Magic Makers Handbook under the Dress Code section. Apply this standard of dress to social media posts in regards to modesty in dress and action (ex: swimsuit, cleavage, &amp; shirtless pictures, in addition to posts with alcohol, cigarettes and bars etc.).</li>
<li>Regularly communicate to parents about scholar achievement levels, class behavior, assigned homework, academic needs, and any concerns.</li>
<li>Share information regarding school calendar, planned school activities, field trips, money collection, and other events within the classroom and school that are imperative and time sensitive to the parents of the classroom.</li>
</ul></li></ul><ul><li>Check staff email a minimum of three times daily during normal working hours and check teacher in-box daily and commit to read updates, notes, and employee notices in a timely manner.</li>
</ul>
Other duties/ responsibilities
<ul><li>Participate willingly in all dance/stomp productions throughout the academic school year.</li>
<li>Additional duties may be assigned by the Principal.</li>
<li>This is a 100% onsite role</li></ul></div>

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