Senior QA Manager

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsDescubra exactamente qué habilidades, experiencia y cualificaciones necesitará para tener éxito en este puesto antes de enviar su solicitud a continuación.Scopely is looking for aSenior QA Managerto join our Monopoly Go team in Barcelona on a hybrid basis.At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play, every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues, or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing and innovating the mobile games industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily.Monopoly GO is our new casual game and a key franchise that has just become one of Scopely’s largest games enjoyed by millions of players. The team is based in Europe and the US, and works every day to create captivating new experiences for our players.What You Will DoEvolve and enhance the existing test framework to align with project growth and broader team goals, delivering short-term strategic proposals through to successful implementationAct as a key advocate for embedding a Culture of Quality across all facets of development, promoting shared ownership and accountabilityLine manage internal QA team members within your vertical group(s), supporting their growth through Individual Development Plans (IDPs), Key Performance Objectives (KPOs), and regular 1:1sLead the recruitment and onboarding efforts for QA roles within your vertical group(s), and support hiring for QA leadership positions across the wider teamHelp manage expectations and performance of external QA vendors, reviewing KPIs and identifying opportunities for improvementOversee governance and best practices for key QA tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail), ensuring consistency and structured usage within your vertical group(s) / the wider teamActively contribute to the evolving QA lifecycle by identifying gaps and recommending process improvements as the project scalesListen to team concerns, elevate them to senior leadership with actionable solutions, and take ownership of resolution through to completionSupport the Monopoly Go Release Train process, enforcing quality checkpoints and best practices at each milestoneHelp define and implement effective governance and testing strategies for client-server interactions and broader system integrationsMaintain a comprehensive view of quality across your vertical group(s), the wider team and upcoming features by leveraging reporting tools such as RAG reports and other tracking mechanismsProvide hands‑on testing support as needed within your pods and across the team, staying closely connected to in‑development features and ensuring high‑quality releasesChampion QA‑led and cross‑functional team play‑test sessions in collaboration with the QA leadership teamPartner with Customer Support to proactively address known quality concerns and better understand user pain points from live environmentsCollaborate with wider QA leadership to share visibility of new features and their potential impact across vertical groups, ensuring alignment and awarenessWork with the Roadmap team to secure adequate QA time for planned features, advocating for realistic timelines that meet quality standardsServe as the QA Directly Responsible Individual (DRI) for collective releases when requiredPromote consistency in QA practices across vertical groups, offering constructive feedback and suggestions for standardization and improvementIn coordination with the QA Director, contribute to the annual QA operating plan, highlighting resource needs or excess capacity as appropriateActively participate in vertical group ceremonies to remain up to date with ongoing work, reviewing briefs and specs early to identify risks and opportunitiesDevelop and maintain a deep understanding of Monopoly Go and its core mechanics to better support quality efforts across the projectPromote a "shift‑left" mindset by helping identify and resolve issues earlier in the development cycle, and provide solutions when this isn’t occurringCollaborate with Technical Leadership to address inefficiencies and explore automation or tool‑based solutions to improve workflow and reduce manual effortEmbody and represent Scopely’s core tenets in all your actions, setting an example across the QA and wider teamsWhat We’re Looking ForExceptional leadership and managerial skills with proven experienceStrong verbal / written communication and an excellent attention to detailStrong time management, accountability and organisational skillsStrong negotiation skills with the ability to effectively advocate for your team’s needs, while maintaining a clear understanding of business priorities to ensure balanced, mutually beneficial outcomesProactive, enthusiastic and self‑motivatedFlexible to an agile setup with the ability to multitask, managing coverage for multiple high‑profile releases with strict deadlinesA strong commercial awareness with an understanding of business priorities and goalsComfortable travelling on occasion to offshore hub locationsExceptional reporting capabilitiesExtensive knowledge of JIRA and / or similar bug tracking systemsMobile exposure and an understanding of Apple / Google submission protocolA sound understanding of the gaming industry and the typical end‑to‑end development lifecycleAbout UsScopely is a global interactive entertainment and mobile‑first video game company, home to many top, award‑winning experiences such as "MONOPOLY GO", “Star Trek™ Fleet Command,” “Stumble Guys,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” and “Yahtzee® With Buddies,” among others.Scopely creates, publishes, and live‑operates immersive games that empower a directed‑by‑consumer™ experience across multiple platforms— from mobile, web, PC and beyond.Founded in 2011, Scopely is fueled by a world‑class team and a proprietary technology platform Playgami that supports one of the most diversified portfolios in the games industry.Recognized multiple times as one of Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies,” Scopely is a multi‑billion‑dollar business due to its ability to create long‑lasting game experiences that players enjoy for years.Scopely has global operations in more than a dozen markets across Asia, EMEA, and North America, and is home to many internal game development teams, referred to as Scopely Studios, with additional game studio partners across four continents.Scopely was acquired by Savvy Games Group in July 2023 for $4.9 billion, and is now an independent subsidiary of Savvy.For more information on Scopely, visit: Notice to candidates: Scopely, Inc and its affiliates will never request payment or ask for financial information as a condition for applying to a position or receiving an 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