Zurich North America is looking for a Project Test and Quality Manager to work from our North America headquarters in Schaumburg, IL.  

As the Project Test and Quality Manager, you will lead the test strategy, planning and activities of multiple application or releases throughout its software development lifecycle, covering Functional, Non-Functional, Regression, and Automation Testing across System and System Integration Test level. The candidate will coordinate testing with team members who may be in multiple countries and work to ensure alignment across project stakeholders (for example, scrum masters, project managers, test team leadership, etc.).  

Responsibilities: •    Driving creation of test strategies and test plans for medium to large projects •    Driving staffing plans and estimation of related costs •    Test management, communication, metrics, and status reporting, including identification of risks and escalation of issues to the project team and management •    Execution of test delivery strategy (sprint testing, SIT, UAT) and reporting of test execution status, including progress and defect trends •    Onshore and Offshore resource coordination and collaboration •    Defect Management approach and execution, including logging and reporting of defects and adherence to Defect Management by all project / scrum team members •    Representing test team progress and concerns in daily scrum meetings, including scrum of scrum meetings, and removing impediments faced by project team members using agile methodology tools where applicable (e.g., scrum of scrum, retrospectives, etc.). •    Recommend scope of work for automation testing and ensure plans are in place to implement and execute automation test scripts while coordinating with Test Automation strategy leaders •    Providing final go/no-go recommendations prior to go-live based on test results •    As needed, perform requirements analysis, author functional test cases, and execute test cases while understanding the testable software requirements  

Basic Qualifications •    Bachelor’s degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Quality Assurance area  

Preferred Qualifications: •    Insurance / financial services industry experience •    Experience with setting up new projects as a test lead, including development of test strategy, staffing strategy and plan, project plan for testing, overall test execution plan, and regular status reporting •    Experience with creating and executing test cases in an agile / scrum delivery model •    Experience with driving and enhancing test automation capabilities •    Experience with leading team members across multiple organizations through the test phases of projects, including regression testing and user acceptance testing •    Ability to multi-task •    Strong analytical and communication skills •    Excellent organizational and planning skills  

At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. In compliance with local laws, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. For more information about our Total Rewards, please click here. Additional rewards may encompass short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. We encourage candidates with salary expectations beyond the provided range to apply as they will be considered based on their experience, skills, and education. 

The compensation indicated represents a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for geographic differentials pertaining to the location where the position may be filled. The proposed salary range for this position is 98,300-161,000 with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. 

As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

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Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please click here to learn more.

Zurich in North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. 

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