VP, Quality Engineering

The VP QE ensures the function delivers measurable quality outcomes operational excellence and strategic impact for CFA Institutes global technology portfolio. This role carries enterprise-level responsibility to rebuild the QE function (presently largely outsourced) establish scalable internal capabilities and embed modern QE practices into all stages of the software development lifecycle.

This position may be based in eligible jurisdictions in the United States and reports to the Head Application Development. It is eligible for flexible working arrangements including remote/hybrid

What Youll Do

• Architect and execute a multi-year transformation roadmap to rebuild the internal Quality Engineering capability reducing reliance on outsourced testing and establishing a modern scalable QE organization.

• Create and institutionalize an enterprise QE strategy governance framework and operating model aligned with organizational policy business priorities and technology strategy.

• Lead best-practice adoption in automation engineering quality management continuous testing shift-left/shift-right practices and quality observability.

• Work closely with Engineering Product Management Architecture Security and Operations to embed QE practices across all functional areas and delivery models (Agile SAFe hybrid).

• Shape policies principles and quality standards that impact enterprise-wide technology delivery ensuring alignment with risk compliance and organizational objectives.

• Interpret organizational policies into tailored QE procedures practices and measurable performance criteria.

• Build a strong internal QE talent pipeline through workforce planning role design coaching and professional development.

• Ensure effective planning and execution of QE operational plans across portfolios programs and large-scale initiatives. Oversee departmental budgeting forecasting and resource planning ensuring alignment with portfolio demand and organizational priorities.

• Monitor organizational QE performance including maturity automation coverage efficiency and quality outcomes; report insights and risks to senior management. Establish and maintain enterprise dashboards metrics benchmarks and KPIs (e.g. defect density cycle time coverage levels operational impacts).

• Evaluate and select modern testing and automation technologies platforms and toolchains to support continuous integration and delivery ecosystems. Drive adoption of AI-assisted testing model-based testing and emerging technologies.

• Define technical standards and architectures for automation frameworks test data management and quality tooling.

• Manage strategic vendor relationships and optimize the mix of internal and external resources.

What Were Looking For

• Bachelors degree in computer science or related discipline

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Information Technology with at least five years of demonstrated experience in leading testing and QE teams.

• Deep expertise with industry automated testing tools.

• Experience in developing testing strategy plans and test with end to end (E2E) testing systems and integrated testing.

• Experience working in and across both agile and waterfall Software Development Life Cycles (SDLC) including SCRUM and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

• Strong knowledge and experience with build management tools software configuration management systems and/or source code version control systems technical architectures and testing software and automation

• Ability to create new and unique ideas and an entrepreneurial spirit a plus

• Experience in project management with skills necessary to interpret what is needed for the success of a project and to create appropriate schedules for timely delivery

• Very high level of organizational and time management skills including flexibility in competently juggling competing priorities and changing expectations

• Must demonstrate outstanding judgment and mature business skills with the ability to establish a strong rapport with senior management

• Willingness to ask questions rather than just follow directions is required.

• Must demonstrate good judgment and mature business skills

• Strong cross-functional partnership skills and ability to assess and evaluate priorities including information gathered from multiple sources.

• Fluency in English required global cultural orientation and working experience preferred.

At CFA Institute we are committed to transparency and equity in our hiring compliance with wage transparency laws in many of the jurisdictions in which we recruit we provide the following information regarding compensation for this position: Expected salary range: $175000 - $250000 per year. All salary ranges are subject to adjustment based on experience education and other factors relevant to the position. Additional benefits include eligibility for an annual incentive bonus a 12% employer contribution to a 401(k) or pension plan and a comprehensive medical benefits package.

About CFA Institute

CFA Institute are the global leader in investment excellence and ethics. With nearly 200000 charterholders across 160 markets we drive professional growth ethical behavior and better markets. We care about our employees well-being offering industry-leading benefits like:

• Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family

• Generous leave and time off

• Competitive retirement plans

• Flexible work options

• Wellness education and support programs

If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career we encourage you to click Apply and complete our three-minute application.

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