Senior Manager Automation and Tools

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.
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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