Principal Quality Engineer | Akron, OH

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OH (Close proximity to Cleveland/Akron) Work Arrangements: Hybrid ~25% in office presence In this role you will: Works on and leads various project deliverables including but not limited to: Test plans, detailed test schedules, test environment plans Owns and facilitates the design, construction and execution of test cases/ test scenarios Collaborates with Business Analysts to ensure requirements are testable and well defined Analyzes system architecture and designs testing strategy as appropriate Creates functional design in collaboration with IT development teams Defines and publishes project testing metrics Leads testing efforts on PMO led projects: Defines test schedule through collaboration

with Project Manager Helps to inform revisions to overall plan with Project Manager Continues to revise plan and adapt to project changes with Project Manager Manages cross-functional testing efforts with complex dependencies Role models the use of standards and methodologies around testing management Effectively manages the test schedule in alignment with triple constraint: Budget, Time, Scope Develops and promotes testing best practices: Leverages and enhances standard testing deliverables Incorporates automated testing where appropriate to increase test coverage Leverages and develops key testing metrics and dashboards Proactively executes best practices regarding audit and security controls

Identifies potential risks to delivery, both inside and outside of own workstream, identifying and presenting possible solutions Advancement of QA Profession: Guides and mentors others to help advance quality assurance as a discipline, practice and profession Seeks opportunities to lead change and share knowledge The Right Place for You We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together.

Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs , and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. What we are looking for: Minimum Requirements:5+ years of relevant work experience Proficiency with Microsoft Project and HP Application Lifecycle Management (ALM)Proven ability to influence and shape outcomes through strong interpersonal and communication skills Demonstrated ability to think critically and conceptually Customer service mindset with a commitment to quality deliverables Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role (not required): Experience leading project management activities with a strong understanding of project management methodology Learn more about working at Smucker: Our Total Rewards Benefits Program Our Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our Business Our Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Follow us on Linked In #LI-CM1#LI-Hybrid