Description
Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Mountain View, CA, Austin, TX, or Warren, MI. at least 3 days a week.
About the Role
As a Sr. Manager Automation and Tools you will work with stakeholders across the Infotainment Organization as well as stakeholders across Organizations to develop a holistic strategy for automation and tools from feature development through regression. You will play a critical role in driving Quality at the feature and integration level, ensuring a single automation strategy, code standards, best practices, comprehensive toolset, and delivery of a high Quality Infotainment Product. You will have the opportunity to lead a team of highly skilled Software Quality Engineers and contractors.
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Specific job responsibilities include:
- Lead the development and implementation of automation frameworks and tools for embedded systems and Android applications
- Manage a team of engineers and developers, providing mentorship and guidance to foster professional growth
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify automation needs and optimize processes for increased efficiency and reliability
- Design and execute test strategies, ensuring robust coverage of software features and functionalities
- Oversee the integration of automation tools into the software development lifecycle, promoting best practices and continuous improvement
- Analyze project requirements and translate them into effective automation solutions using Python and related technologies
- Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in automation and software testing, recommending innovative solutions
- Develop and manage project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to meet project goals and deadlines
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements throughout the automation process
Additional Description
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Proven experience as a Quality and Release leader
- 9+ years of team leadership
- Strong knowledge of Quality management principles, methodologies, and best practices
- Proficiency in Python and experience with automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, Appium)
- Strong knowledge of embedded systems and Android application development
- Experience with CI/CD tools and methodologies (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI)
- Solid understanding of software testing methodologies and best practices
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development processes
- Excellent leadership and team management skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Experience with performance testing and monitoring tools is a plus
- Experience with build automation and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
- Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to analyze complex release-related issues
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
- Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple releases and priorities simultaneously
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Proven experience as a Quality and Release leader
- 10+ years of team leadership
- Strong knowledge of Quality management principles, methodologies, and best practices
- Proficiency in Python and experience with automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, Appium)
- Strong knowledge of embedded systems and Android application development
- Experience with CI/CD tools and methodologies (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI)
- Solid understanding of software testing methodologies and best practices
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development processes
- Excellent leadership and team management skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Experience with performance testing and monitoring tools is a plus
- Experience with build automation and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
- Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to analyze complex release-related issues
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
- Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple releases and priorities simultaneously
Relocation benefits may be provided.
- Compensation:
- The expected base compensation for this role is: $172,900- $344,800. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
- You also need to include general information about potential commissions, if applicable.
- Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
- Benefits:
- Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.
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