From critically acclaimed The Longest Journey to the very first sci:fi MMO Anarchy Online, to the brutal trials of Conan Exiles, our 28:year history has set our players uniquely up for a journey to the harsh world of Dune, where the continual battle for survival and spice will bring a challenge that is Legendary.The Funcom team consists of over 250 people located in 5 studios:Norway, the US, Portugal, Sweden, a newly opened Romania studio:plus an additional UI/UX hub in the UK.As part of Funcoms ongoing growth, and completing a successful turnaround, Funcom is now backed by Tencent, the largest online gaming company in the worldNow, our studio in Bucharest, Romania, needs a Head of QA to define and manage QA standards, strategy, and planning, while leading QA teams across multiple locations.Your Mission in FuncomAs a Head of QA, you will be responsible for defining and managing QA standards, strategy and planning, leading QA teams across multiple locations, growing internal QA capabilities, maintain excellent communication between QA and development, and coordinating with external partners to provide high:quality QA services to game development teams.You will build the internal QA structure, focusing on leadership, high professional standards, and a quality:oriented mindset. You will manage the existing QA teams in Norway, Portugal, and the United States, as well as lead recruitment efforts to grow a new team in Romania. You will serve as mentor and coach for the QA Leads and you will be a spokesperson for your field both internally and externally.You will develop QA processes and best practices that meet the demands of Funcom AAA games, with a focus on automation, massive online multiplayer, procedural content generation, and very large open worlds. You will ensure that the proper compliance methodology is put in place to deliver the best quality, compatibility, and performance on every platform, including PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.You will helpassess the strengths and weaknesses of external QA partners and propose mitigations to meet current project needs and improve the quality of these collaborations.How you can have an impact in your position:Build the global QA strategy in line with company goals and ambitionsBuild an experienced, high:performing QA team in Romania. Define the technical recruitment process and hire the right people to succeed.Be a gatekeeper for QA processes and standards.Lead the QA teams through direct mentorship while acting as a Importante empresa driver of success, with the ability to directly contribute to team goals.Work closely with QA project managers to build the QA staffing and test plansIntegrate and represent the QA teams within the development teamsDevelop an intimate understanding of the game systems and their associated requirementsEstablish and follow:up on quality goals, focused on risk management, quality checks, and project KPIsWe are looking for someone that has:Passion for video gamesClear, effective communication across teams and culturesAn agile, quality:oriented mindset10+ years of experience in the game industry working in a QA or related role6+ years of experience leading/managing a teamStrong understanding of QA methodologies and tools, video game testing standards, and the video game development cycleProject Management knowledge (Project planning, prioritization, partner management, risk management)Passion for leadership and mentoringStrong analytical and problem:detection skillsIt will be great if that someone also has experience with:Open:world and multiplayer gamesPC and Console gamesAutomated testingThe full test cycle of a game, through alpha, beta, launch, and maintenanceKnowledge of SDLC, STLC and Agile developmentTest and issue management tools (JIRA, Testrail, etc.)Why Funcom?We are a Scandinavian company and followScandinavian work val
