PJM

Sr. Lead (Principal) QA Analyst

PJM • $110K — $130K *
Audubon, PA 19407In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology, or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum of 7-10 years in software quality assurance, specifically in compliance testing
  • At least 5 years of experience leading quality assurance activities
  • Strong understanding of FERC regulations and their implications
  • Expertise in developing and implementing enterprise-wide testing strategies
  • Excellent knowledge of various testing methodologies, tools, and best practices
  • Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement enterprise-wide testing practices focused on FERC compliance
  • Evaluate and optimize holistic software testing plans
  • Coordinate testing efforts across various business lines implementing FERC orders
  • Collaborate with compliance organization to assess and mitigate risks
  • Enhance testing practices through integration of AI technologies
  • Identify and address training needs for testers and SMEs
  • Continuously improve testing methodologies to meet compliance requirements
  • Act as a liaison between technical teams, business units, and compliance departments
  • Provide regular reports on testing effectiveness and quality metrics

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangement with hybrid work options
  • Opportunities for training and upskilling
  • Supportive leadership environment encouraging collaboration
  • Exposure to advanced technologies like AI in testing processes
Full Job Description
Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid - Audubon, PA

The Principal Consultant Testing Compliance will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and compliance of PJM's FERC order implementations. This role plays a key part in advancing and refining enterprise-wide testing practices and strategies. It involves close collaboration with stakeholders, including the Manager of IT Quality Management, the Manager of FERC & Reliability Compliance, Principal Consultant, FERC Order Implementation and business line leadership across PJM, to enhance testing processes and uphold consistent quality standards. Additionally, the position ensures that software implementations comply with PJM's governing documents and tariff requirements.

Essential Functions:
  • Develop and implement testing practices and strategies across the enterprise, with a focus on FERC order compliance-related implementations.
  • Evaluate and optimize holistic software testing plans, ensuring an effective balance between professional testers and business Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
  • Coordinate testing efforts across different lines of business involved in implementing various aspects of FERC orders as new orders are issued
  • Collaborate closely with the compliance organization to assess and mitigate risks in specific implementations.
  • Work with quality management leadership to advance overall testing practices for software and infrastructure, including the integration of AI technologies.
  • Identify and address training/upskilling needs for both professional testers and line of business SMEs who perform software testing.
  • Develop strategies to enhance the synergy between professional testers without deep business knowledge and business SMEs who perform testing.
  • Continuously assess and improve testing methodologies to ensure they meet evolving compliance requirements and industry best practices.
  • Act as a liaison between technical/implementation teams, business units, and compliance departments to ensure alignment in testing strategies.
  • Provide regular reports and insights on testing effectiveness, compliance adherence, and quality metrics to senior management.
  • Step in to support testing activities as needed or determined by the Manager IT Quality Management.

Characteristics & Qualifications:
Required

  • Bachelor, Computer Science
  • Bachelor, Information Technology or Equivalent work experience
  • Ability to produce high-quality work products with attention to detail
  • Ability to visualize and solve complex problems
  • Experience managing projects
  • Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in software quality assurance, with a focus on compliance-related testing.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience leading software quality assurance activities.
  • Strong understanding of FERC regulations and their implications on software implementations.
  • Proven experience in developing and implementing enterprise-wide testing strategies.
  • Excellent knowledge of various testing methodologies, tools, and best practices.
  • Experience in risk assessment and mitigation in software development and implementation.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Certification in relevant quality management or project management methodologies (e.g., ISTQB, PMP) is a plus.
  • This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of both technical testing practices and business compliance needs.
  • The ideal candidate should be able to bridge the gap between different departments and skill sets, driving testing quality and compliance across the organization.

Preferred:
  • Master, Business Administration
  • Experience with PJM operations, markets, and planning functions

About PJM

PJM Interconnection is a regional transmission organization (RTO) that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity in all or parts of 13 states and the District of Columbia. The company's mission is to ensure the reliability of the power grid and to facilitate the wholesale electricity market. PJM Interconnection operates the largest power grid in North America, serving over 65 million people. The company was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Audubon, Pennsylvania.
Learn more about PJM
Size
1,600 employees
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Revenue
$12.9 billion
NASDAQ
* Ladders Estimates

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