Company Background:
Our client is the world's leading desktop publishing software provider and one of the world's largest and most diversified software companies.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelors or above, Computer Science or related 
• 1-5 years management experience 
• 5-7 years QE experience or equivalent industry experience

Description:

The Photoshop team is looking for a strong Quality Engineering Manager to join us in building the next release of digital imaging technology. As the team charted to deliver the world¡¯s most widely distributed software, we have a unique challenge in front of us. If you enjoy working with advanced technologies, aren't intimidated by aggressive goals, and have a proven commitment to delivering great software, this may be the roles for you.

Position Level Snapshot:

• Manage team of diverse Quality Engineers;
• Can define, staff, and execute a small to mid-size project;
• Sets a realistic testing schedule; Staffs against a plan; Takes on testing tasks as needed;
• Able to modify or improve existing quality processes; Creates and measures realistic quality goals and processes ;
• Explores new opportunities for team improvement; Can delegate and balance tasks across the team through creative problem solving and flexibility;
• Able to independently appraise risks; Able to provide useful mitigation strategies;
• Analytical, Grasps complex technical information quickly; Analyzes and interpret bug data;
• Strong customer knowledge put to use in testing approach; Anticipates the larger ramifications and interactions of potential problems;
• Timely and informative reporting of status; effectively and diplomatically communicates risk; makes practical and useful suggestions; 
• Manages multiple tasks efficiently; High degree of productivity; Self-directed; Self-pacing ;
• Maintains a professional and respectful demeanor when working with peers; Works closely and effectively with development;
• Superior written and verbal communication skills;
• Commands the respect of others; Work effectively with other product group and remote sites; Able to lead productive cross team meetings;
• Excels in training, leading and motivating team members; Able to inspire distinguished performance from team members;
• Oversees the development and maintenance of automation and testing tools;
• Able to set and communicate clear guidelines across team, consistently evaluates team performance against guidelines;
• Effectively applies sound management principles, clearly conveys department policies and expectations to direct reports;
• Accurately assesses strengths and development needs of employees; Gives timely and specific feedback and helpful coaching;

Required skills:

• Solid knowledge of black box, gray box and white box testing methodology;
• Advanced knowledge in testing automation;
• Advanced knowledge of more than one core operating system;
• Grasps complex or new technical information quickly;
• Experience with programming in Java or C++;
• Experience in using Adobe Photoshop;
• Passion for digital imaging;
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills;