Director, QA Strategy

Job Description
Purpose
The Director, QA Strategy, is responsible for developing and implementing long-term plans and goals for the Quality Assurance organization. This role will lead our strategic planning and execution, provide individual leadership and consulting services for high-complexity transformational business programs in close collaboration with the QLT.
This individual will take a leading role in the planning, implementation, and sustainability of strategic initiatives. As well as developing and executing change management and communication activities in alignment with the business strategy. Must have a clear vision of where the organization is headed and the ability to communicate that vision to others. This position will report to the VP, Quality Assurance and EH&S.
Responsibilities
Directly supports the VP, QA and Quality leadership team with development, communication, and execution of strategic priorities and executive projects to advance the Quality organization.
Defines and develops the QA business strategy through an innovative perspective, and defines the mission, strategic imperatives and goals with the QLT. Oversees the execution; utilizes results of the execution to refine Quality strategies.
Identify the needs and gaps to support the strategic priorities. Including both internal priorities and needs as well as external trends and technology to build into the innovation strategy/plan. Work with leadership to fill gaps.
Establishes and maintains metrics and monitors execution of QA’s business operations, including QMR and EMR.
Manage change and transformation in QA to improve organizational effectiveness and deliver on strategic goals and maximizes opportunities to highlight best practices and shared learnings across QA teams.
Understands QA’s evolution, business operations, and priorities to effectively communicate, interact, and influence key internal/external stakeholder groups on behalf of Quality and Operations.
Leads and oversees the strategic planning and execution of the QLT staff meeting and strategic planning sessions. Drives preparation and follow-up actions across QA.
Leads cross departmental and cross-functional efforts to achieve functional strategies and goals.