Client Solutions Quality Director

Client Solutions Quality Director


Nasdaq is continuously revolutionizing markets, helping our clients undergo large-scale transformation, adopt cutting-edge technologies and develop innovative solutions to complex needs. We are relentless in our pursuit to rewrite tomorrow!


If you are someone with a passion for Software Quality, enjoys working in a results-driven and high-performing international culture, and thrives in a creative and dynamic environment, this role is for you!


About the role:


You will manage and be part of a new function within Marketplace Technology that is responsible for the overall quality strategy, execution and monitoring for large, multi-product Client deliveries.


Nasdaq is looking for a Software Quality Senior Director to spearhead a new function for cross-product Quality Assurance and Quality Control at Nasdaq Marketplace Technology.


You will play a key part in shaping the future strategy for the quality management of Client deliverables, whilst promoting Agile ways of working. This role will be highly visible to senior Nasdaq management and our Clients, as you will be expected to partner with both internal and external stakeholders to implement best-in-class Quality practices.


The role encompasses the complete product portfolio of software products and services for Marketplace Technology and spans the complete transaction processing chain from trading, clearing, market risk to settlement & custody.


To be successful in this role, you need to have a thorough understanding of Software Delivery and QA practices - spanning functional and non-functional QA domains. You must also possess a flexible mindset and an ability to adapt when pre-requisites are changing. You will also have excellent interpersonal skills, working across multiple domains and influencing senior management to adopt your recommendations.






Your responsibilities:


In this role, you will lead improvement initiatives in both areas of Quality Assurance and Quality Control.
You will also provide thought leadership in the development of the future quality management strategy aimed at taking the quality ambitions of the Client Success portfolio to the next level. This includes being a key enabler for adopting and accelerating agile way-of-working.
In addition, you will ensure that the project teams have common practices and processes in place for all aspects of Quality Assurance and Control.
You will lead and contribute to regular Governance Forums to present QA initiative progress to senior management.
You will ensure the QA specialists in your team participate in different projects as part of cross functional project teams, have the appropriate competence and continuously develop their skills. You will cultivate a compassionate and high performing culture.
You will work very closely with the other core functions (Product Managers, Development teams, Product QA managers, System Architects, BAs etc.) and partner with Project Managers to make sure that the teams work together in an optimal way.
You will also continue to expand the team for this high growth area and therefore recruitment and onboarding new employees will be a big part of your role.


You will bring:


A degree in Computer Science or other related discipline
Demonstrated experience (8+ years) from strategic work in both quality assurance and quality control from a large software organization including expert knowledge of ISO 25010
Experience from quality assurance maturity models such as TMMI and TPI
Experience of Agile Software Delivery and quality management
Hands-on testing experience from technical complex systems in an international environment
A history of analysis, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated leadership and influencing skills
Abilities to engage and collaborate closely with external clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
Drive and motivation to challenge the status quo and deliver within the context of a high pace environment


Does this sound like you?


This is a full-time position located in Stockholm, Sweden. Please submit your application in English by November 27th.


About Nasdaq Stockholm


Our Stockholm office is located in the harbor area of Frihamnen, we have a private commuter shuttle running in the morning and evening hours between the office and the Karlaplan metro-stop. Our office offers free parking, secure bike storage and bike/e-bike lending. The office also features a gym and recreational sports room, as well as a restaurant and snack shop.


We offer of our employees a strong compensation package that includes annual bonus opportunity, equity grants, as well as an employee stock purchase program. Nasdaq Sweden provides its employees with 32 days of annual vacation (plus 1 additional flex day every two months), pension plan, health insurance, career development programs, and more. We advocate flexible ways of working, and have a hybrid remote/in-office setting.


Come as You Are


Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.


We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.


Apply online: http://nasdaqinc.contacthr.com/117983396