Senior Manager, Software Quality Assurance

Together, we can beat cancer.

At Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company, we bring together the world's best talent to realize our vision of a world without fear of cancer.

Together, we work passionately to develop and deliver easy-to-use, efficient oncology solutions.

We are part of an incredible community of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, to improve people’s lives around the world.

We embrace a culture of inclusivity in which the power and potential of every individual can be unleashed. We spark ideas that lead to positive impact and continued success.

If you want to be part of this important mission, we want to hear from you.

In your role as Senior Manager, Software Quality Assurance at Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company, you will oversee and enhance our software quality assurance processes.

You will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our cloud-based oncology-focused medical device software, leading teams of software testers and test automation engineers.

Your Responsibilities :

Leadership :

Leading and mentoring teams of software testers and test automation engineers.

Fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the software quality assurance teams.

Software Quality Assurance Management :

Developing and implementing effective software testing strategies, ensuring the highest quality standards are met.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including development and product management, to establish and refine quality goals.

Test Automation :

Overseeing the test automation team to drive the development and maintenance of automated test scripts.

Continuously evaluating and implementing best practices in test automation to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Process Improvement :

Identify areas for process improvement within the software development lifecycle and implement strategies to optimize quality assurance processes.

Defining and tracking quality metrics, providing key performance indicators (KPIs) and actionable insights to stakeholders.

Staying informed about industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend and implement innovative QA methodologies.

Regulatory Compliance :

Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards for medical device software.

Minimum Qualifications :

Proven experience (8+ years) in software quality assurance with a focus on medical device software.

Strong leadership and management skills, with a track record of building and leading high-performance teams.

Experience in test automation, test strategy development, and execution.

Proficiency in Agile testing methodologies with a demonstrated ability to implement and optimize testing processes within an Agile development environment.

Knowledge of regulatory requirements for medical device software (FDA, ISO 13485, etc.).

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Located in Winnipeg, Canada

Varian is required to comply with all local and applicable regulations that may be associated with vaccine requirements for certain roles.

Fighting cancer calls for big ideas.

We envision a world without fear of cancer. Achieving this vision takes dedication and commitment from all of us, every single day.

That's why we celebrate and value the distinctly beautiful and intersectional identities of each of our employees. We are a mirror of our patient-base, which allows us to innovate.

Big ideas come from everywhere, and the best ideas are fostered by our unique individual experiences. At Varian, we encourage you to bring your whole self to work and believe your bold and authentic perspective will help to power more victories over cancer.

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