Overview
We are looking for a tenacious, intrinsically motivated individual to join our team as Quality Manager. You will be a working manager, leading and a small software QA team and working to provide regression testing, automated testing, agile story testing, and system testing for a solutions group providing enterprise material flow solutions for manufacturing.

Responsibilities
What You'll Get To Do:
We are looking for a tenacious, intrinsically motivated individual to join our team as Quality Manager. You will be a working manager, leading and a small software QA team and working to provide regression testing, automated testing, agile story testing, and system testing for a solutions group providing enterprise material flow solutions for manufacturing.
Strategy

• Set a vision for the team that is in alignment with organizational goals and objectives. The optimal vision will include a focus on future growth and scalability.
• Within this vision, determine optimal execution plan to deliver robust solutions for end customers within the bounds of available resources and time

Management

• Manage and mentor a team of direct reports to achieve software testing objectives
• Interface with Japan as necessary to ensure compliance with established corporate policies and procedures
• Set goals, scope, and deliverables, and manage budgets and resources, to achieve business objectives.
• Qualify the software product functionality delivered by the engineering teams to ensure they meet the spirit and intent of the stories written by the Product Owner and addresses customer use cases
• Execute various types of testing such as regression and writing automated tests as QA workload changes depending on development cycle and current needs
• Create and maintain test cases and execution plan for the Panasonic IIOT software platform for each software release

Project Support

• Estimate the testing level of efforts for new projects and client requests

Scope

• The position reports directly to the Group Manager of the IIoT department of PIDSA.
• The employee is expected to lead a team of direct reports.

Qualifications
What You'll Bring
Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field. Master's or Ph.D. preferred.
• 10 years of experience in technology development, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Proven track record in establishing and managing development teams and facilities.
• Experience writing test automation
• Advanced knowledge of testing enterprise software solutions that integrate with hardware devices such as RFID.

Competencies
Strategic Thinker

• Ability to develop and execute strategic plans that align with organizational goals and market demands.

Leadership

• Strong ability to lead and motivate a diverse team, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.

Innovator

• Creates novel solutions with measurable value for existing and potential customers; experiments with new ways to solve work problems and seizes opportunities that result in unique and differentiated solutions
• Recognizes and suggests business system process improvements to reduce complexity and redundancy

Influencer

• Uses effective involvement and persuasion strategies to gain acceptance of ideas and commitment to actions that support outcomes that benefit both the customer and organization
• Ability to seek a win win resolution on behalf of us and our customers' resource constraints.

Communications

• Collaborate with a team of developers and testers
• Work closely with product managers to understand requirements
• Strong, frequent written and verbal communication to peer and management audiences
• Detail oriented, demanding completeness and adherence to highest standards with excellent time and project management skill

Other Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• This is an in person position, located in Rochester, NY.

BENEFITS & PERKS - WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:
Panasonic prioritizes total wellbeing. We offer a wide variety of benefits and programs to support your physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health.

• Highly Competitive Healthcare Plans
• Company-Matched 401K Retirement Savings
• Annual Bonus Program
• Educational Assistance & Reimbursement Program
• Relaxed Dress Code
• Onsite Cafe
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Programs
• Leadership & Mentorship Programs
• High5 Reward Recognition Program
• Onsite Events!
• And many more benefits & perks

WHO WE ARE:
Meet Panasonic! At Panasonic, we are pioneering technologies that not only move us forward but also make a positive impact.
Your work here goes beyond conventional boundaries, aligning with our commitment to doing work that matters. Whether it's in the realm of sustainable energy solutions or cutting-edge automotive technology, we provide an environment where innovative thinkers can soar.
Our dedication to addressing climate impact is ingrained in our approach, ensuring that we create technologies while actively working to reduce our environmental footprint. Joining us means experiencing career growth in more ways than one, with opportunities for professional development and advancement.
At Panasonic, we care about what you care about, fostering a culture where your expertise contributes to the creation of technologies that not only move us but also drive positive change for the planet.
Be part of a team that values your contributions, encourages innovation, and actively contributes to shaping a more sustainable and technologically advanced future.
WE TAKE OPPORTUNITY SERIOUSLY:
At Panasonic, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer.
The salary or hourly wage range of $120,000 - $140,000 is just one component of Panasonic's total package. Actual compensation varies depending on the individual's knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives. *The minimum hourly wage for this role will be the greater of the posted range, or minimum wage for the location where the employee will be working, subject to local minimum wage requirements.
We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, send us your application!
Panasonic is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic.
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