At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.
Department OverviewDepartment Description
Innovation is the oxygen of our company, and in 2023, we invested more than US$850 million in research and development (R&D). We’re now opening a new Research & Development Centre in Cork, Ireland focused on designing software for the company’s comprehensive land mobile radio (LMR) portfolio, with plans for expansion across other technologies in the future.
Motorola Solutions’ ecosystem of technologies is centred on safety and security, with LMR representing a foundational core. The company has deployed more than 13,000 LMR networks worldwide, trusted by governments and enterprises for highly secure communications designed to work in the most extreme conditions. Modernised with broadband and advanced data applications, LMR remains at the forefront of providing public safety agencies with the communications they rely on and need.
You’ll be part of our diverse and experienced global team, developing meaningful solutions that support thousands of public safety agencies and enterprises worldwide in solving complex safety and security challenges. Come join our team to work on real-world projects with a real-world impact.
Job Description
We're looking for a self-driven QA Manager to take on a vital role in our software development quality assurance process.
Responsibilities:
Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to the QA team members.
Oversee and manage daily activities of the QA team to ensure alignment with project goals.
Assist in onboarding new QA team members and conducting training sessions.
Act as a liaison between the QA team and cross-functional Scrum teams.
Ensure QA tasks are properly prioritized, assigned, and completed within sprint timelines.
Participate in Scrum ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives to represent QA activities.
Develop, review, and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
Perform hands-on manual or automated testing (functional, regression, integration, and UAT).
Identify testing gaps and ensure complete coverage of requirements.
Monitor and manage defect lifecycle, ensuring accurate documentation and timely resolution.
Generate and share testing progress, quality metrics, and defect reports with stakeholders.
Implement and enforce quality assurance processes and best practices to ensure high product quality.
Identify areas for improvement in testing processes and propose actionable solutions.
Basic Requirements
3+ years team leadership experience in a QA environment, preferably leading small to medium-sized teams. 10+ years overall experience.
Strong hands-on testing experience (manual or automated).
Proven experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, coordinating QA efforts with Scrum teams.
Proficiency with testing tools like JIRA, TestRail, Selenium, or similar platforms.
Familiarity with automation frameworks and scripting languages desirable (e.g., Python, Java, or JavaScript).
Ability to manage, motivate, and mentor QA team members.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills to handle multiple projects and teams simultaneously.
Proven ability to resolve conflicts and facilitate collaboration across teams.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for reporting progress, defects, and risks.
Comfortable presenting quality metrics and updates to stakeholders and management.
Solid understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
Experience improving QA workflows and advocating for quality improvements in Agile environments.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Travel RequirementsNone
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperiencedReferral Payment PlanNoCompanyMotorola Solutions Ireland Limited
EEO Statement
Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.
We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.
