Ergon Inc. seeks a full-time Quality Assurance Leader in the Polaris Program Management Office . The testing lead will be responsible for defining managing and executing the end-to-end testing strategy for Project Polaris and other enterprise transformation initiatives. This role ensures the quality stability and readiness of business-critical systems and processes by coordinating testing across IT business units Core Business Services and system integrator (SI) partners. The Testing Lead will work closely with Business Process Owners consultants and the PMO to provide structured testing governance reporting and alignment with organizational goals.
Qualifications and Requirements :
- Bachelors degree in Information Systems Computer Science Business or related field (Masters preferred).
- 7 years of experience in software testing QA leadership or test management in large-scale ERP / CRM implementations (SAP S / 4HANA and Salesforce experience strongly preferred).
- Proven experience leading complex testing programs across multiple geographies business units or system landscapes.
- Strong knowledge of testing methodologies tools and frameworks (ALM Jira HPQC Tricentis etc.).
- Excellent problem-solving analytical and communication skills with the ability to influence at multiple organizational levels.
- Experience working with global cross-functional and vendor teams.
- Strong understanding of end-to-end business processes and how they integrate across enterprise systems.
- Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements relevant to enterprise testing and business readiness.
Duties and Responsibilities :
Develop and manage the overall testing strategy plan and approach aligned with project scope methodology and timeline.Collaborate with Business Process Owners Functional / Technical Consultants and SI partners to define testable and traceable scenarios and cases.Lead execution of all testing phases including System Integration Testing (SIT) Business System Testing (BST) Regression Testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).Ensure timely provisioning configuration and validation of test environments and data in coordination with Technical Infrastructure and Release Management teams.Oversee creation and maintenance of test scripts and test data in collaboration with business SMEs and DGOLead stand-up calls and provide updates re : test progress pass / fail rate defect resolution and retesting activitiesLeads testing resources across streams to ensure deliverables are met and support is provided.Coordinate testing efforts across multiple geographies time zones and business segments / companiesManage test execution cycles oversee defect triage and drive resolution in collaboration with development and functional teams.Drive stakeholder engagement across IT business and QA teams to ensure alignment transparency and visibility of testing activities and outcomes.Provide regular testing status reports KPIs and dashboards to the PMO and Steering Committees.Analyze test results identify trends and recommend corrective and preventive actions to improve quality and performance.Support integration of process documentation tools (e.g. Signavio) with testing processes for traceability and compliance.Partner with Change Management and Training teams to validate business readiness and confirm that solutions meet end-user requirements.Competencies :
Strategic Planning & ExecutionQuality Assurance & Risk ManagementStakeholder Engagement & CommunicationAnalytical Thinking & Decision-MakingCollaboration & LeadershipAdaptability in a Fast-Changing EnvironmentWhy Ergon Inc.
At Ergon we are a relationship-driven family-owned company that values the growth and contributions of each employee. Headquarters in Flowood Mississippi we take pride in maintaining a close-knit small-company atmosphere while offering exceptional career opportunities. With approximately 4500 employees we operate in multiple sectors including pavement & pavement preservation specialty refining logistics construction and specialty chemicals. Our people are the foundation of our success and we are committed to fostering a workplace where talent is recognized rewarded and empowered. Our comprehensive benefits package includes :
Competitive pay401(k) matching & profit sharingHealth Dental Vision and Life InsuranceShort- and Long-Term Disability PlansAdditional voluntary benefitsPaid holidays vacation and sick leaveTuition assistanceOpportunity to shape enterprise-wide compensation strategyCollaborative inclusive and performance-driven cultureCareer growth in a dynamic diversified organizationAt Ergon Inc. we live by our core values :
Empowered Service : Together were committed to delivering unparalleled service. We do whats right provide solutions and foster stronger relationships with our teams and customers. Employee safety is our top priority and the first consideration in all aspects of our service. Thats empowered service.Selfless Leadership : We lead with compassion and put those around us before ourselves. We dont say were experts; we demonstrate it through technical expertise category innovation and care for what we do. We call this selfless leadership.Purposeful Growth : We believe employee and company growth go hand in hand. We build our legacy together to ensure future success through purposeful growth. The company has continually reinvested tremendously back into the business not just growing for the sake of growing but growing carefully and strategically.Respectful Relationships : Together we foster a culture of respect acceptance and diversity of ideas and people. Our differences make us stronger. Were united by our shared values constantly forging respectful relationships.Come and join the Ergon team!
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. A clean MVR is required.
We are an EEO / AAP employer.
Job Role : Quality Assurance Lead
Location : Flowood MS
Employment offer contingent upon pre-employment drug test background check and MVR.
Key Skills
Test Cases,SQL,Quality Assurance,Agile,TFS,Jira,Software Testing,Test Automation,Cucumber,QA / QC,SDLC,Selenium
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1