Project Coordinator (Test Manager), G-NS (EQ G27)

Nine years of application development experience in quality assurance testing. At least three years of this must have been utilizing testing automation. Three years of the experience must have been at a supervisory level.

OR

An associate's degree and seven years of the required experience as described above.

OR

A bachelor's degree and five years of the required experience as described above.

OR

A master's degree and four years of the required experience as described above.

Duties Description Under the general direction of the Motor Vehicle Program Manager 2, M2, the Test Manager, G-27, will be responsible for overseeing and managing all system testing activities. The incumbent will coordinate a team of System Testers and the activities of the Testing Center of Excellence under the Technology, Strategy, and Innovation Office.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Establishes, maintains, and enforces best practices, standards,
and processes as related to system testing.

• Develops a test strategy and plan based on project
requirements, testing objectives, and available resources.

• Allocates and manages testing resources and ensures the team
has necessary skills and training required for these specialized
testing activities.

• Develops standardized Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) for
testing.

• Oversees the creation of detailed test designs, test cases, test
scripts and test data, ensuring they align with the requirements
and testing objectives.

• Develops risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to
identify and address risks and potential challenges.

• Collaborates with development teams to set up and configure
test environments.

• Monitors the progress of the execution of test cases and
automated testing.

• Develops practices and procedures for the defect lifecycle,
including defect logging, tracking, prioritization, and resolution.

• Maintains effective communication with all stakeholders and
reports out to the project manager and/or executive
management as needed.

• Develops a test automation strategy, such as identifying areas
for automation and selecting appropriate tools.

• Performs the full range of supervisory activities.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Comments Hours of the position will be discussed at the time of interview, including questions regarding Flextime, AWS/Compressed Workweek, and Telecommuting.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Karen Thompson

Telephone (518) 485-1033

Fax

Email Address dmv.sm.TSIHiring@dmv.ny.gov

Address

Street 6 Empire State Plaza

Swan Street Building

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12228

Notes on Applying Send a cover letter (referencing the Vacancy ID noted at the top of this posting) indicating how you meet the qualifications for appointment. Please also include a clear and concise resume. Submit all documents to the email address listed above. Candidates applying from outside DMV may be asked for their Social Security number to verify NYS employment history and transfer eligibility. The Department of Motor Vehicles is committed to diversity and equal opportunity, and to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply, including people with disabilities or any other protected category under the law. Our goal as an employer is to reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and customers we serve. Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at response@oer.ny.gov.