CFA Institute ยท 2 hours ago
VP, Quality Engineering
Charlottesville, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$175K/yr - $250K/yr
10+ years expCFA Institute is the global leader in investment excellence and ethics, and they are seeking a VP of Quality Engineering to transform and institutionalize Quality Engineering across their Technology organization. This role involves overseeing the development and execution of enterprise-wide QE strategy, frameworks, and governance, ensuring operational excellence and strategic impact for the organization's technology portfolio.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Architect and execute a multi-year transformation roadmap to rebuild the internal Quality Engineering capability, reducing reliance on outsourced testing and establishing a modern, scalable QE organization
Create and institutionalize an enterprise QE strategy, governance framework, and operating model aligned with organizational policy, business priorities, and technology strategy
Lead best-practice adoption in automation engineering, quality management, continuous testing, shift-left/shift-right practices, and quality observability
Work closely with Engineering, Product Management, Architecture, Security, and Operations to embed QE practices across all functional areas and delivery models (Agile, SAFe, hybrid)
Shape policies, principles, and quality standards that impact enterprise-wide technology delivery, ensuring alignment with risk, compliance, and organizational objectives
Interpret organizational policies into tailored QE procedures, practices, and measurable performance criteria
Build a strong internal QE talent pipeline through workforce planning, role design, coaching, and professional development
Ensure effective planning and execution of QE operational plans across portfolios, programs, and large-scale initiatives. Oversee departmental budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning, ensuring alignment with portfolio demand and organizational priorities
Monitor organizational QE performance, including maturity, automation coverage, efficiency, and quality outcomes; report insights and risks to senior management. Establish and maintain enterprise dashboards, metrics, benchmarks, and KPIs (e.g., defect density, cycle time, coverage levels, operational impacts)
Evaluate and select modern testing and automation technologies, platforms, and toolchains to support continuous integration and delivery ecosystems. Drive adoption of AI-assisted testing, model-based testing, and emerging technologies
Define technical standards and architectures for automation frameworks, test data management, and quality tooling
Manage strategic vendor relationships and optimize the mix of internal and external resources
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline
Minimum of 10 years of experience in Information Technology with at least five years of demonstrated experience in leading testing and QE teams
Deep expertise with industry automated testing tools
Experience in developing testing strategy, plans and test cases
Experience with end to end (E2E) testing, systems and integrated testing
Experience working in and across both agile and waterfall Software Development Life Cycles (SDLC) including SCRUM, and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
Strong knowledge and experience with build management tools, software configuration management systems and/or source code version control systems, technical architectures, and testing software and automation
Ability to create new and unique ideas and an entrepreneurial spirit a plus
Experience in project management, with skills necessary to interpret what is needed for the success of a project and to create appropriate schedules for timely delivery
Very high level of organizational and time management skills, including flexibility in competently juggling competing priorities and changing expectations
Must demonstrate outstanding judgment and mature business skills with the ability to establish a strong rapport with senior management
Willingness to ask questions rather than just follow directions is required
Must demonstrate good judgment and mature business skills
Strong cross-functional partnership skills and ability to assess and evaluate priorities, including information gathered from multiple sources
Fluency in English required
Preferred
Global cultural orientation and working experience preferred
Benefits
Eligibility for an annual incentive bonus
A 12% employer contribution to a 401(k) or pension plan
A comprehensive medical benefits package
Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family
Generous leave and time off
Competitive retirement plans
Flexible work options
Wellness, education, and support programs
Company
CFA Institute
Our members and charterholders advance market integrity, trust, and transparency in their professions to build more sustainable, inclusive, and prosperous societies.
501-1000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Margaret Franklin, CFA
President and CEO
Andrew Rome, JD, SHRM-SCP
Chief People Officer
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