Financial Services, Technology Consulting, Quality Engineer - Manager - Dallas, TX

Financial Services, Technology Consulting, Insurance Testing, Manager 

EY is a leader in serving the global financial services marketplace and the only professional services firm with a separate business unit dedicated to the financial services industry – the Financial Services Organization (FSO). Our focused model and bold ambition have put us at the center of the events that continue to reshape and redefine our industry, working side by side with a range of clients from our most venerable institutions to dynamic new entrants across Banking and Capital Markets, Wealth and Asset Management, Insurance, and Real Estate, Hospitality and Construction. Our purpose is to help build a financial services industry in which financial institutions are trusted and flourish, and the global economy is healthy, growing and secure. If you have a passion for rallying together to solve complex challenges, then come join our dynamic FSO team!

At EY, we believe the future of technology careers is yours to build. You’ll harness technology to power human enterprise, at the same time creating a tech career that’s personalized for you, by you. You’ll be working with world-leading organizations and collaborating in global teams, solving the world’s toughest challenges together, with the freedom to explore new ideas and devise your own solutions. Every day, you’ll be building your tech skill-set while learning about business strategy, creating an unparalleled portfolio of career experiences.

The opportunity

At EY, we pride ourselves on being a trusted advisor to the key stakeholders in the financial services industry. Our vision and flawless execution have driven a substantial growth in our organization. As a result, we are currently looking to expand our team by bringing on board new leaders with the commitment and drive to help our clients succeed. Due to the tremendous growth of technology in the financial services industry, we need individuals versed in end-to-end technology transformation engagements that have relevant experience and a well-rounded skillset based on previous successful implementation lifecycles. This is an opportunity with tremendous growth potential for very motivated individuals that observe a strong work ethic.

Your key responsibilities

As a technology consulting manager, you are expected to act as a team lead in terms of your knowledge and experience in technology transformation and commercial banking, and your ability to lead practitioners throughout the creation and successful delivery of work products. You will be a critical member of the team working with our program leads and key SMAs to ensure a cohesive and comprehensive solution will be delivered on-time and on-budget to the utmost satisfaction of our clients. You will manage and lead client engagement teams with diverse skills and backgrounds, fostering an innovative and inclusive team-oriented work environment and provide constructive on-the-job feedback/coaching to team members. You will be an active member providing counselling and mentoring to junior consultants within the organization.

Skills and attributes for success

• Working with clients to drive transformational change in the way they deliver application testing services in their organizations
• Manages all activities involved in the end to end testing process, including strategy, planning, execution, quality assessment and issue resolution
• Prepares and executes the different test levels, monitors the progress, and reports the result of the test execution to relevant stakeholders
• Planning, implementing and quality assurance for large complex testing projects; Define and implementation of Program Test strategy for complex enterprise-wide level initiatives
• Teaming with business organizations to facilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Coaching team members with a goal of fostering an innovative and inclusive team-oriented work environment
• Sharing your knowledge and developing engagement tools and enablers to build capability for the practice
• Developing client relationships across multiple levels and support sales efforts 

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Accounting, Finance or a related field and approximately 7+ years of relevant work experience
• At least 5 years of professional work experience with a mid-to-large size public accounting firm, professional consulting firm, or within industry (financial services, technology)

• At least 5 years of experience in managing and supervising teams of professional employees and mentoring team members through development feedback and performance processes

• Excellent collaboration and teaming skills in diverse environments
• Technical competency experience with Test Strategy & Operating Model Development, Testing Center of Excellence/IT Transformation Program Management, Agile Test Management, User Acceptance Test Coordination, IT Organizational Change Management, Enterprise Data Management, IT Life cycle Management, or IT Delivery Management
• We would expect for you to be available to travel outside of your assigned office location at least 80% of the time, plus commute within the region. Successful candidates must work in excess of standard hours when necessary. A valid passport is required 

Ideally, you'll also have

• 7 to 10+ years of experience in a technology organization (preferably in financial services industry) with a focus on test engineering
• Experience of leading teams on large scale transformation programs
• Deep understanding and prior experience of software development and QA life cycle processes (including test planning, test case design, execution, defect tracking and reporting
• Knowledge of one or more of the following tools - Azure DevOps, HP ALM/Quality Center, JIRA, CA Agile Central/Rally
• A "go-getter" attitude, passion to constantly learn, improve and perform at the highest level 

What we look for

We're interested in professionals with a genuine interest to contribute to the growth of the Testing practice. You can expect plenty of autonomy and variety in this role, so you'll also need the ability to be nimble, take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and prioritize participation in practice initiatives that will generate a long term pipeline of sales for the firm. If you're serious about progressing and ready to take on some of our clients' most complex issues, this role is for you.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. 

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

• The opportunity to develop management responsibilities among a portfolio of talent within a designated service line  

• A collaborative environment where everyone works together to create a better working world  

• Excellent training and development prospects, both through established programs and on-the-job training  

• An excellent team of senior colleagues, dedicated to managing and varying your workload    

About EY   

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.    

Join us in building a better working world.     

Apply now.   

EY, an equal employment opportunity employer (Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Disabled), values the diversity of our workforce and the knowledge of our people.