R023497
Job Title: Senior Project Lead
Reporting To: QA Manager and Sr. QA Manager
Department: Quality Assurance
Location: Austin, TX
Founded in 1979, Activision has continuously disrupted the world of entertainment as a leader in the videogame industry. With a history of delivering iconic innovators - like Pitfall®, Tony Hawk®, Guitar Hero®, Crash Bandicoot™, Skylanders™ and Call of Duty® - our obsession is delighting our players around the globe. Focused and committed to innovation, we consistently deliver the most beloved, engaging and successful entertainment.
And while we have world-class franchises, infrastructure and resources, our success comes from a passionate, dedicated and diverse team of people producing greatness together. So, if you’re interested in our biggest priority, it’s our people.
We’re currently driving the next era for our company and community by creating amazing experiences for fans and continuing to make Activision an inclusive place where everyone can thrive.
Join us, make history. To learn more, check us out at www.activision.com, www.activisiongamesblog.com or @Activision on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
The Senior Project Lead works closely with the QA Manager and Senior QA Manager to ensure that the QA Functional test team, or the Technical Requirements test team, are performing at a high standard. The primary responsibilities of the job consist of ensuring the quality of work the QA Associate Project Leads and QA Project Leads conduct and give them the appropriate support in order to achieve their goals. The Senior Project Lead ensures the QA staffs works in a methodical and organized manner to enhance productivity and ensure that Activision’s standards are respected. The Senior Project Lead checks the quality and consistency of the communication between the Functional or Requirements team, the Production team, and the Development team and intervenes when necessary. The Senior Project Lead may act as QA Project Lead if needed, and can therefore be in charge of directly leading testing efforts across any ongoing projects or specific requests from the development studios.
Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
- Supports the QA Project Leads throughout the testing process, including both regular testing cycles on new projects and specific testing requests.
- Maintains and improves the testing plans for their group.
- Closely manages the evolution of each project’s allotted budgets in order to remain on or under budget.
- Ensures project documents are kept up-to-date.
- Deliver timely and robust project reports that cover any necessary data or feedback requested.
- Checks the quality of the games’ supporting documentation. Contributes to the test strategy by continually adapting and revising test cases according to changes made to the game.
- Helps in the creation and the improvement of the Quality Assurance documents and policies.
- Identifies, in collaboration with QA Project Leads and the Production team, the bugs that will not be fixed due to minimal in-game impact and/or risk to fix them.
- Ensures the consistency and the quality of communication between the test team and the Production team.
- Alerts the QA Manager of any problem that requires attention.
- May replace a QA Project Lead in case of an absence for any reason.
- Regularly evaluates the performance of direct reports and works with them on ways to maintain and improve the quality of their work.
- Advises QA Project Leads on standard methodologies for assembling the test team and playing to each member’s strengths.
- Regularly trains QA Project Leads in order to showcase the department’s objectives and standard practices.
- Ensures that the policies of the department and the company are respected.
- Ensures follow-up on QA Tester performance and identifies cases in which disciplinary action must be taken.
- May participate in the department job interviews.
Minimum Requirements:
- Proficient with Devtrack and Jira or similar database software.
- Able to identify bugs in games and report them in a clear and concise manner.
- Ability to create and implement innovative testing procedures and materials.
- Excellent knowledge of most popular console platforms and related peripherals, PC Software/hardware, and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
- Deep understanding of first party technical requirements, or functional testing.
- Knowledge about tools used in console testing.
- 3+ years of experience working in the Activision QA Department or in a comparable Quality Assurance department.
- Previous experience in a leadership role (QA Project Lead).
- Strong leadership ability.
- Has a basic understanding of financial competence and how to act on it. Considers impact to the AOP and P&L and takes fiscal responsibility into consideration before making decisions.
- Ability to handle high pressure situations and prioritize multiple tasks.
- Must possess excellent spoken and written communication skills and be able to work with varied staff members and personalities.
- Must be honest, punctual, and have a strong work ethic.
- Able to work in a team environment.
- Actively communicates a positive, outgoing approach to Quality Assurance. Able to give and accept positive as well as negative feedback.
- Demonstrable ability to work with and help mentor new testers.
- Perfect knowledge of the policies and procedures of the Quality Assurance department.
- Must have knowledge of popular genres of games and a passion for developing high quality games.
- A strong desire to learn and understand the technologies involved in game creation.
At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We're driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.
We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.
We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up.
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Activision is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:
- Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
- 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
- Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
- Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
- If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.
Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $31.08 - $57.46 Hourly. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed.
