SR MANAGER OF IT BUSINESS ANALYST AND QUALITY ASSURANCE

Overview

Hybrid
Up to $140,000
Full Time

Skills

IT MANAGER

Job Details

Define and promote best practices for business analysis and quality assurance across IT product teams Pyramid Consulting Group Inc has a Pittsburgh client with an immediate nee for a SR MANAGER IT BUSINESS ANALYST AND QUALITY ASSURANCE. This role provides functional leadership and guidance to all business analysts and quality assurance professionals embedded within product teams, establishing the frameworks, standards, and tools that drive value delivery and ensure quality outcomes across complex, cross-functional initiatives.

Key Responsibilities include:

Functional Leadership
Define and maintain the methodology, tools, templates, and performance expectations for business analysis and quality assurance roles across IT.
Foster collaboration, and continuous improvement across all product teams.
Develop and maintain competency models and career development pathways for BAs and QAs.

Project Guidance and Oversight
Serve as a subject matter expert in business analysis and QA for large, complex, or cross-cutting initiatives.
Advise product teams on requirements gathering, scope definition, test planning, and QA strategy development for critical projects.
Support strategic planning efforts by providing input on resource needs, capability gaps, and readiness for large-scale initiatives.

Governance and Quality Standards
Define and ensure adherence to quality standards and traceability across the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
Establish metrics and KPIs to measure BA and QA effectiveness and project outcomes.
Lead reviews and audits of BA and QA deliverables for high-priority initiatives to ensure quality and completeness.

Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborate with product managers, IT leaders, and PMO colleagues to align BA and QA practices with broader organizational goals.
Act as a liaison across IT and business units to advocate for robust analysis and quality assurance in solution delivery.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in information technology, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
At least 8+ years of progressive experience in IT business analysis, quality assurance, or project delivery, including at least 3 years in a leadership or mentorship capacity.
Strong working knowledge of modern SDLC methodologies (Agile, Scrum, SAFe, Waterfall, or hybrid models).
Experience guiding matrixed or indirect teams and influencing without authority.
Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead change, standardize practices, and drive operational improvements.

Preferred Certifications:
Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or equivalent
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), SAFe Agilist, or equivalent Agile certifications
ISTQB or equivalent QA certification

THIS IS A HYBRID ROLE AT PITTSBURGH PA CLIENT

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