PC System Test Lead
Apply NowCompany: FBL Financial Group, Inc.
Location: West Des Moines, IA 50265
Description:
Salary Grade/Points
43/464 Points
Company
FBL Financial Group, Inc.
Date Prepared
Position Title
PC System Test Lead
Department
Business Solutions
Job Number
PC0135
Location
West Des Moines, IA
Basic Function
Provide technical systems expertise for more than one major application in support of the organization's technical architecture.
Ensure projects meet quality standards by developing, designing and executing tests relating to application quality. Responsible for test planning and execution on assigned projects. Consults with all members of project and operational teams, both business and IT, to ensure application design is optimized for testability.
Principal Accountabilities
Accountabilities should reflect job functions requiring at least 5% of an incumbent's time commitment.
Essential Functions:
We deliver on our promise every day to protect livelihoods and futures. We do this through our value-based work, demonstrating service, integrity, leadership, teamwork, accountability and passion in all touch points with client members, employees, agents and vendors.
1. Design and oversee the implementation of advanced test plans, scripts, automation frameworks, and defect management processes across multiple projects.
2. Collaborate with senior business users and IT leadership to analyze and interpret complex business requirements, ensuring comprehensive test coverage.
3. Lead the mentorship and training programs for Business Solutions staff in advanced test planning, automation frameworks, and best practices.
4. Coordinate and manage end-to-end test plans across diverse business and IT areas for high-complexity projects.
5. Lead and manage high-visibility projects with substantial business impact, ensuring projects are delivered on time and aligned with strategic objectives
6. Collaborate effectively with IT test leads to drive project progress and implement successful test strategies, ensuring the achievement of project objectives.
7. Innovate and develop departmental processes that enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
8. Champion the implementation of industry best practices within the Business Solutions team, ensuring continuous improvement and quality assurance.
Non-Essential Functions:
Perform other job-related duties or special projects as assigned.
Qualifications/Know-How
1. College degree or equivalent plus 7+ years relevant experience required.
2. Strong analytical/conceptual thinking skills, technical systems knowledge, system testing, test automation knowledge, and problem solving skills are required.
3. Must have a good customer service orientation, impact and influence, industry awareness, initiative, integrity, and relationship management skills.
4. Must have or attain a strong understanding of all entities of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation.[NE1][CL2]
5. Must understand the inter-relationship between business and technology needs.
6. Working knowledge of Business Unit platforms
7. Oral and written communication skills as appropriate to this position.
OVER
Nature & Scope
The PC System Test Lead is responsible for overseeing and driving the entire testing lifecycle across multiple projects, ensuring the development and implementation of advanced test strategies, automation frameworks, and defect management processes. Operating in a dynamic and technically challenging environment, the Test Lead coordinates complex testing activities and aligns them with strategic business objectives. This role requires extensive expertise in multiple application systems, proven leadership capabilities, and a strong ability to mentor and guide junior team members. The Test Lead collaborates closely with project teams, senior business users, IT leadership, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality testing solutions that drive project success and continuous improvement.
Dimensions
PC System Test Lead
Note: The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation reserves the right to change job descriptions at any time for business reasons. Furthermore, an employee is expected to perform the duties of the position in a safe manner and in accordance with the rules and regulations set forth by the department/division/area/company. Neither the provisions of this job description nor any other document or publication establishes a contract of employment between you and the Iowa Farm Bureau.
Profile: FI3 264, E3(38) 100, E1C 100, Level
[NE1]Federation? Or Farm Bureau Financial Services?
[CL2]Lets go with FBFS
43/464 Points
Company
FBL Financial Group, Inc.
Date Prepared
Position Title
PC System Test Lead
Department
Business Solutions
Job Number
PC0135
Location
West Des Moines, IA
Basic Function
Provide technical systems expertise for more than one major application in support of the organization's technical architecture.
Ensure projects meet quality standards by developing, designing and executing tests relating to application quality. Responsible for test planning and execution on assigned projects. Consults with all members of project and operational teams, both business and IT, to ensure application design is optimized for testability.
Principal Accountabilities
Accountabilities should reflect job functions requiring at least 5% of an incumbent's time commitment.
Essential Functions:
We deliver on our promise every day to protect livelihoods and futures. We do this through our value-based work, demonstrating service, integrity, leadership, teamwork, accountability and passion in all touch points with client members, employees, agents and vendors.
1. Design and oversee the implementation of advanced test plans, scripts, automation frameworks, and defect management processes across multiple projects.
2. Collaborate with senior business users and IT leadership to analyze and interpret complex business requirements, ensuring comprehensive test coverage.
3. Lead the mentorship and training programs for Business Solutions staff in advanced test planning, automation frameworks, and best practices.
4. Coordinate and manage end-to-end test plans across diverse business and IT areas for high-complexity projects.
5. Lead and manage high-visibility projects with substantial business impact, ensuring projects are delivered on time and aligned with strategic objectives
6. Collaborate effectively with IT test leads to drive project progress and implement successful test strategies, ensuring the achievement of project objectives.
7. Innovate and develop departmental processes that enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
8. Champion the implementation of industry best practices within the Business Solutions team, ensuring continuous improvement and quality assurance.
Non-Essential Functions:
Perform other job-related duties or special projects as assigned.
Qualifications/Know-How
1. College degree or equivalent plus 7+ years relevant experience required.
2. Strong analytical/conceptual thinking skills, technical systems knowledge, system testing, test automation knowledge, and problem solving skills are required.
3. Must have a good customer service orientation, impact and influence, industry awareness, initiative, integrity, and relationship management skills.
4. Must have or attain a strong understanding of all entities of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation.[NE1][CL2]
5. Must understand the inter-relationship between business and technology needs.
6. Working knowledge of Business Unit platforms
7. Oral and written communication skills as appropriate to this position.
OVER
Nature & Scope
The PC System Test Lead is responsible for overseeing and driving the entire testing lifecycle across multiple projects, ensuring the development and implementation of advanced test strategies, automation frameworks, and defect management processes. Operating in a dynamic and technically challenging environment, the Test Lead coordinates complex testing activities and aligns them with strategic business objectives. This role requires extensive expertise in multiple application systems, proven leadership capabilities, and a strong ability to mentor and guide junior team members. The Test Lead collaborates closely with project teams, senior business users, IT leadership, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality testing solutions that drive project success and continuous improvement.
Dimensions
PC System Test Lead
Note: The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation reserves the right to change job descriptions at any time for business reasons. Furthermore, an employee is expected to perform the duties of the position in a safe manner and in accordance with the rules and regulations set forth by the department/division/area/company. Neither the provisions of this job description nor any other document or publication establishes a contract of employment between you and the Iowa Farm Bureau.
Profile: FI3 264, E3(38) 100, E1C 100, Level
[NE1]Federation? Or Farm Bureau Financial Services?
[CL2]Lets go with FBFS