QA Associate Director

Company DescriptionAbout GameloftLeader in the development and publishing of mobile games, Gameloft has established itself as one of the top innovators in its field since 2000. Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms, two of which are featured in the “Top 10 Games by All-Time Worldwide Downloads” from App Annie. Gameloft operates its own established franchises such as Asphalt, Order & Chaos, Modern Combat and Dungeon Hunter and also partners with major rights holders including Universal, Illumination Entertainment, Disney, Marvel, Hasbro, Fox Digital Entertainment, Mattel and Ferrari. Gameloft distributes its games in over 100 countries and employs 4,600 people worldwide. Every month, 114 million unique users can be reached by advertisers in Gameloft games with Gameloft Advertising Solutions, a leading B2B offering dedicated to brands and agencies. Gameloft is a Vivendi company.All trademarks referenced above are owned by their respective trademark owners.Job DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced QA Manager to join our QA Business Unit’s Management Team.You’ll be reporting to Head of QA and you’ll be responsible in supporting him and the QA Leaders in various aspects, including recruiting new talent, provide mentorship to department Leaders, managing resources, developing and implementing new ideas that would make the Business Unit grow and constantly transform itself.You’ll be working with various Stakeholders: QA Team Members, QA Managers, Game Managers, Operations Managers, etc… to take the best decisions for providing a top-notch QA Service.In most of the time you’ll need to have an Entrepreneurial mindset able to identify problems and/or opportunities by yourself, developing plans to address them, getting the buy in from Stakeholders and decisional factors, ultimately behaving as an internal Business Leader.Responsibilities:Assist in developing and implementing QA strategies, goals, and policies.Support the Head of QA in driving the vision and direction of the QA department.Oversee daily activities of QA Managers and Department’s LeadsEnsure projects adhere to defined quality standards and processes.Identify areas for improvement within QA workflows and implement best practices.Stay updated on industry trends and emerging QA technologies.Drive initiatives to enhance testing efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, product management, and operations, to ensure quality goals are met.Provide regular updates to senior leadership on QA performance, challenges, and outcomes.Define and track key QA metrics to measure performance and identify bottlenecks.Analyze data to make informed decisions and guide future QA initiatives.Prepare detailed reports and presentations for upper management.Identify potential risks in projects and work to mitigate them proactively.Recommend new tools & support the integration of them.QualificationsMinimum 5 Years in a Management position, ideally in QA and / or Gaming IndustryGood understanding of Production & Delivery pipelinesGreat expertise in testing methodologies, processes, technologies, best practices, toolsExcellent leadership and team-building abilities.Client orientation, with a focus on understandingAnalytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data.Exceptional communication and organizational skills.Self-motivated, positive attitude, growth mindset, solution orientedFamiliarity with industry-specific compliance and standardsAdditional InformationWhy Join the World of Gameloft?Because you want to be part of an exceptional experience within a company that is constantly growingBecause you want to work with talented people who are industry pioneersBecause you want to be part of an international environment with daily contact with other countries & culturesBecause you want to work in an inclusive equal opportunity workplaceOr, just because you’re looking for a great place to workBenefits:Permanent contract, full-time job with excellent Social Benefits.25 vacation days per year + Birthday day off.Private medical health insurance.Flexible compensation with Ticket Restaurant Card.Free language courses.Flexible schedule + option to work a shortened schedule on three days.Flexible work-from-home hybrid model.Merit based salary progression system and a competitive initial salary package.Career-development opportunities.Excellent local working conditions (quality of offices, geographical location of office in the centre of Barcelona).... and Tuesday & Thursday afterwork beersWe can’t wait to find our next great talentJoin our team, recently recognized in Forbes' top 100 companies to work for We're gamers from all walks of life, united in creating a culture of inclusivity. Partnering withorganizations like COGAM, we ensure a safe workplace for everyone, regardless of background or gaming preference. Whether you're a casual or hardcore gamer on any platform (we're cross-platform now), we want you to feel like you belong.Be part of shaping the gaming industry with usPlease note that only selected candidates will be contacted and your CV will be saved in our files for a period of 6 months.Want to know more?Please visit our Website: www.gameloft.comIf the offer interests you, Join the Game #J-18808-Ljbffr