Total 5 Manager level Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in ortigas pasig national capital region

Since 1998, we've been on a mission to reshape how players interact with their favorite games, growing into a global team of over 12,000 professionals spread across 70+ studios in 26 countries. 

We are always there to lend a hand to video games developers and publishers by offering a wide range of solutions: from art and audio to testing, localization and finally - Player Engagement - which is one of the fastest-growing Service Lines at Keywords Studios.  Player Engagement provides technical support, community management, and trust & safety services for a wide range of AAA and Indie studios in the gaming industry. 

Join us in our mission to build engaging player communities and offer outstanding experiences!

What do we offer?

Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace which provides equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.

Benefits:

• Non-taxable Allowances
• HMO and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Offs
• Annual Wellness Subsidy
  

Our recruitment process is fully online and remote. We value each application and review every candidate individually. Our recruitment team will get back to you as soon as they can to inform you about the status of your candidacy. If you're interested in joining our team, we highly encourage you to apply.

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Role Information: EN

Studio: KWM

Location: APAC, Philippines, Pasig

Area of Work: Player Engagement

Service: Engage

Employment Type: Full-time

Working Pattern: In-Office, Hybrid

This position reports to the VP, GSO Business Service Delivery. The QA manager is responsible for overseeing all QA activities, including both the strategic and operational aspects.

• Leadership: Lead the Quality Assurance team and provide strategic direction to the development teams, driving quality through automation.
  • Oversee their execution and provide the necessary training, resources, and guidance to perform rigorous testing procedures effectively. (e.g., designing and implementing regression, functional, and integration test scripts).
• Quality Assurance Strategy: Develop and implement QA strategies.
  • Evaluate manual testing processes to identify defects, analyze test results, and evaluate improvements leading to automating those processes.
• Test Planning and Execution: Create and review test plans, ensuring adherence throughout the project.
  • Craft detailed QA plans, establishing testing protocols, and setting performance benchmarks that guarantee the reliability and consistency of outputs.
• Automation Expertise: Responsible for envisioning automation tools including defining capabilities and features, working with the engineering teams in the prioritization, delivery, and deployment of these tools.
  • Leading initiatives aimed at advancing automation, performance testing, and other advanced QA practices.
• Quality Analysis and Process Improvement: Collaborate with teams to execute test plans, including automated and manual tests.
• Test Case Validation: Ensure validation and optimization of test cases for improved software quality.
• Quality Metrics and Reporting: Establish and report on key quality metrics and KPIs.

Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives to enhance QA processes and efficiency. Conduct regular audits and reviews to identify areas for improvement within current processes, thereby facilitating continual enhancement of quality standards.

The Training & Quality Manager will be responsible for overseeing the daily training and quality management operations aimed at achieving business objectives.

This encompasses, but is not restricted to, developing & executing the project’s quality assurance strategy, implementing the end-to-end training and development roadmap, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring the realization of benefits, and maintaining effective communication with clients, Player Engagement leadership and stakeholders.

Training Responsibilities

• Design and develop comprehensive training programs (PST to Nesting) for new and existing employees, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Oversee training sessions covering diverse topics such as product knowledge, customer service skills, and company policies.
• Identify performance opportunities and strengths among team members.
• Develop individualized training plans to enhance the skills and capabilities of each staff member.
• Produce a variety of training materials, including manuals, presentations, and multimedia content.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives in training programs based on feedback, evaluations, and industry best practices.
• Work closely with the Operations team to ensure that training programs align with operational goals and client requirements.
• Implement systems for evaluating the effectiveness of training programs and gather feedback from participants.

Quality Management Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a quality monitoring program to assess the performance of Player Engagement agents.
• Ensure that agents adhere to organizational policies, industry regulations, and client-specific requirements.
• Conduct root cause analysis on quality issues, identifying underlying problems and implementing corrective actions.
• Conduct calibration sessions to ensure consistency in quality evaluations among different evaluators.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to quality, providing regular reports to management.
• Work closely with clients to understand and meet their quality expectations, address concerns, and implement improvement initiatives.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives based on quality metrics, client feedback, and industry best practices.
• Analyze data related to quality performance and prepare reports for management and clients.
• Emphasize a customer-centric approach to quality, ensuring that service delivery meets or exceeds customer expectations.

Collaboration with Global Support Teams:

• Collaborate with other departments, such as Talent Acquisition, Global L&D and Global QC, to address cross-functional concerns issues

Technical Skills:

• Written & Spoken Communication Skills (Advanced)
• Training Needs Analysis (Advanced)
• Training Design & Development (Advanced)
• Training Evaluation (Advanced)
• Program Management (Advanced to Strategic)
• Instructional Design (Intermediate)
• Learning Management Systems (Intermediate)
• Knowledge Management (Intermediate)
• Quality Monitoring and Evaluation (Advanced)
• Quality Management Tools & Systems (Intermediate to Advanced)
• Data Analytics (Intermediate to Advanced)
• Presentation Skills (Advanced)
• Root Cause Analysis (Advanced)
• MS Office and/or Google Suite (Intermediate to Advanced)
• Excel and/or Google Sheets (Intermediate to Advanced)

Behavioral Skills:

• Coaching & mentoring (Advanced)
• Stakeholder Management (Advanced)
• Team Building & collaboration (Advanced)
• Creativity & Design Thinking (Intermediate to Advanced)
• Performance Management (Advanced)
• Change Management (Intermediate)
• Sense of Urgency & Ownership (Advanced)

Work Experience:

• At least 3 years of experience in Training & Quality Management, preferably in a shared service or BPO organization.
• Strong grasp of the ADDIE model or similar ISD and/or training methodology
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and effectively connect with stakeholders.
• Experience coaching & mentoring new team members.
• Proven track record of Training and Quality Program Management for programs with over 200 team members.
• Proven ability to solve program level learning challenges.

Educational Background:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Organizational Development, Human Resources, or related field; or High School Degree/General Education Diploma and 4 years of relevant experience
• Six Sigma, COPC, CLDP, ISD and/or Coaching certification is an advantage

• Hybrid work setup
• Non-taxable Allowances
• Paid Time Offs
• Annual Corporate Bonus
• HMO and Life Insurance

Role Information: EN

Studio: KWM

Area of Work: Player Engagement

Location: Asia Pacific, Philippines, Pasig

Service: Engage

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time, Remote

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Work within a Scrum Team to drive quality web and mobile software applications

· Participate in the review of set of requirements to see possible bottle necks and dependencies to achieve smooth progression of project tasks once assigned to the Scrum Team[CP1] , planning and creation of project requirements

· Participate in the estimation process of a given software task, feature, or project to have sound estimate for forecasting project planning

· Comply and improve the set of processes and standards within the QA team to better achieve quality software and release process

· Create Test Plans and Test Scripts at the same time with the development of the project to lessen the unknown items at the execution stage

· Execute and maintain automated test suites to ensure the reliability and repeatability of test results.

· Integrate test automation with continuous integration and delivery pipelines for seamless testing within the development workflow.

· Continuously improve the test automation framework and strategies to adapt to changing project requirements.

· Provide training and support to the QA team on test automation best practices and tools usage.

· Lead multiple QA teams handling various strategic projects

· Be able to coordinate and work effectively with Development Team Managers to ensure proper and timely testing of project modules

· Support and train Team Leads, Junior QAs to achieve expertise in the Software QA disciplines and Payment industry knowledge

· Provide support to the Marketing team in terms of creating User Manuals for the applications being deployed by the company

· Qualify software for release to UAT and Production, according to Business Requirements Document, Performance, Security and Compliance.

· Create documentation for the results of validation performed on the application as a basis for the Management to approve release to either UAT and Production environments.

Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in test automation to recommend and implement the best tools and methodologies. [CP1]Can combine both into one bullet.

JOB QUALIFICATION

· Candidate must possess at least Bachelor's/College Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer Programming or equivalent

· With more than 6 Year(s) of working experience in Manual and Automation QA experience

· With proven experience in test automation implementation, preferably in a software development or QA environment.

· Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, Appium, JUnit, TestNG, etc.).

· Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and drive the transformation from manual to test automation.

· With at least 4 years of experience in Web and Mobile Applications testing

· With Team Lead experience

· Familiar with creating QA documents

· Team player

SKILLS

· Knowledgeable in Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC)

· Knowledge in Software Quality Standards and Processes

· With one year of object-oriented software development

· Very keen to detail

· Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)

· Strong mobile and web applications testing

· Ability to accurately identify software use cases and edge cases

· Ability to develop a clear and concise testing strategy

· Ability to accurately identify software use cases and edge cases

· ISO8583, EMV, Payment Industry knowledge

· Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and equipment maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

· Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

· Expert knowledge of web application design and testing

· Considered a strong "plus" if the candidate has prior Java/J2ME development experience

· Ability to read system design, architecture, and codes

· Communicates and enforces quality assurance standards

· Understands the benefits of the various design methodologies and object-oriented environments

· Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and equipment maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION

The Compliance Manager assumes a pivotal role, ensuring the security of the company’s information and adherence to security policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. Responsibilities encompass managing PCI DSS compliance, conducting risk assessments and mitigation of potential risks, as well as overseeing compliance initiatives. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, this person shall align security strategies with business objectives, fostering a culture of heightened security awareness. The candidate should have a good grasp of information security and risk management concepts and must be able to correlate these to the needs of the company. Being able to communicate effectively with business and technical people and having a robust understanding of the business, fintech industry, and its regulatory requirements is vital to this role.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Set the information security and compliance strategy roadmap and align with the overall business strategy and objectives

Establish, maintain and implement information security policies, procedures and guidelines

Monitor and manage PCI DSS compliance by ensuring timely resolution of issues and completion of all necessary activities

Liaise with the auditors/PCI QSA and internal teams during audits and gather evidence

Ensure compliance with regulations under BSP, data privacy and payment carda brands

Maintain an information security awareness program which include conducting information security trainings and awareness campaigns within the company

Monitor the company’s cybersecurity risk profile by performing risk assessments and recommending appropriate mitigation measures

Monitor for potential security incidents and participate in the incident response

Stay updated on the latest security threats and vulnerabilities and ensure that the internal network and applications are secured

Advise the management and be the focal point of concerns regarding information security and data privacy

Provide support in projects and other security endeavors from time to time

• EDUCATION Bachelor's degree in IT or related field (e.g. Information Management, Computer Science, Accounting, or equivalent)3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity, GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) or IT auditing, preferably with 2 years in a managerial or supervisory roleBackground on the fintech or banking sector with solid understanding of relevant regulations under the BSP, AML, payment card industry and the Philippine Data Privacy ActEXPERIENCEComprehensive knowledge on PCI DSS requirements and has direct experience on managing or assisting in PCI DSS auditsKnowledgeable on various security/risk management standards and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001/31000, NIST CSF) and performing risk assessmentsKnowledge or experience in management of security functions including network security, application security, vulnerability management, incident response, disaster recovery, etc.Excellent oral and written communication skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsIT security certifications and trainings (e.g. CISSP, CISA, CISM, PCI DSS, CPISI, etc.) an advantage, but not mandatory.