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We are seeking an experienced Senior System Test Manager to lead a team of test engineers to ensure a quality user experience with our products and accessories. 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience:
  • 10+ years of experience in system testing, quality assurance, or related roles, preferably in a connected device or IoT product environment.
  • 4+ years of experience leading or managing a test engineering team.
  • Proven experience testing integrated systems involving hardware, embedded software, cloud services, and mobile applications.
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong understanding of system testing methodologies, tools, and best practices.
  • Familiarity with test automation frameworks and tools.
  • Knowledge of hardware-software integration testing and debugging tools.
  • Experience with cloud-based systems and mobile app testing (iOS and Android).
  • Proficiency with defect tracking and test management tools.
  • Expert in Agile/Scrum methodologies 
• Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Project Management: Working with Project Managers and functional leads to establish project plans, holding teams accountable for their dates and deliverables 
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing quality issues.
• Preferred but Not Required:
  • Experience in the consumer electronics or connected appliance industry.
  • Knowledge of IoT protocols (e.g., MQTT, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi).
• Key Competencies
• Effective Communications
• Conflict Management
• Change Management
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Strong organizational, project planning and alignment 
• Results driven
• Team building and leadership, cross-functional collaboration

The Senior System Test Manager will oversee the development and execution of comprehensive test plans to validate that hardware, embedded software, cloud services, and mobile app software meet documented market and product requirements. This role will focus on functional and system-level testing, excluding regulatory compliance and mechanical reliability testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Test Strategy and Planning: Develop and implement system test strategies, methodologies, and plans to validate hardware, embedded software, cloud services, and mobile app software against documented market and product requirements.
• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and grow a team of test engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
• Test Execution and Oversight: Oversee the design, development, and execution of test cases, scripts, and procedures to ensure comprehensive coverage of system functionality, performance, and integration.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product management, engineering (hardware, embedded software, cloud, mobile app and compliance teams), and other stakeholders to align testing efforts with product goals and timelines.
• Test Automation: Drive the adoption of test automation tools and frameworks to improve testing efficiency and coverage, particularly for cloud and mobile app software.
• Reporting and Metrics: Provide clear, concise reports on test progress, results, and quality metrics to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with project objectives.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance testing processes, tools, and methodologies to improve product quality and team efficiency.

The Overhead Door Corporation is a strong and vibrant company! We have successfully grown our sales performance both organically and through acquisition, and our balance sheet is strong. We have a great pipeline opportunity that is supported with a formal development program designed to prepare the right candidate for future growth and additional responsibilities.

Overhead Door Corporation is a leading manufacturer of doors and openers for residential, commercial, industrial and transportation applications. Our corporate headquarters is located in Lewisville, Texas.

Overhead Door Corporation has five divisions: Access Systems Division (ASD), which features the Overhead Door and Wayne Dalton garage door brands; The Genie Company, manufacturer of remote-controlled garage door opening systems; Horton Automatics, a manufacturer of automatic entrance systems; TODCO, the largest producer of truck doors for the transportation industry and Installed Services Division (ISD) which features two service and install brands: Creative Door Services in Western Canada and NationServe in the United States.

What does Overhead Door have to offer?
At The Overhead Door Corporation, we recognize people as the core of our strength. That’s why we provide a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, including medical, dental and life insurance. Employees also enjoy the freedom of optional benefits suited to their needs and lifestyles, so they take home benefits that are customized for them.
• Health and Dental – 2 options
• 401K Match
• Profit Sharing
• Company Paid Life and Disability
• Education Assistance
• Employee Purchase Program

Overhead Door Corporation is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer of talented people who make things happen - a powerful and diverse team that includes women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans.