Description

Research In Motion Limited® (RIM)® is a world leader in the mobile communications market and has a history of developing breakthrough wireless solutions. RIM`s portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies is used by thousands of organizations around the world and includes the BlackBerry® wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld" product line, software development tools and software/hardware licensing agreements. RIM is seeking driven individuals who can take our wireless data products to the next level in the global wireless market. Are you ready to make a difference in the world of mobile communications with Rim?

Position Summary:

Research In Motion is looking for a highly technical, results oriented manager to lead the performance test initiatives for a highly scalable system in a fast growing, successful organization. The successful candidate will have strong resource management and communication skills to lead an experienced team of performance testers. This manager will provide technical and strategic direction to the performance test efforts which includes planning, executing, trending and communicating results to multiple levels of management. This candidate should have experience leading large test teams in a distributed, highly-scalable, multi-tiered server-based application environment. This manager will work collaboratively with other managers to shape the growth and direction of the software testing organization and provide direction and goals for meeting software quality objectives. Research In Motion is the world-wide leader in wireless email communications, serving millions of customers. This is a tremendous opportunity for a software quality assurance manager to take their career to new heights.

If you're driven to take wireless technologies to the next level, it's time you join the team at RIM. We offer a challenging environment that fosters creativity and rewards excellence. Employees also have use of our award winning BlackBerry!

© 2009 Research In Motion Limited. All Rights Reserved. The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties of Research In Motion Limited. RIM, BlackBerry, "Always On, Always Connected" and the "envelope in motion" symbol are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and may be pending or registered in other countries.

Research In Motion is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job category: Engineering

Job Location: Bellevue - WA Washington USA

Highlights

Salary: Stipend within first 3 months with further job employment.

Qualifications

Essential Skills And Qualifications:

* Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related subject area required
* Strong program/project management skills
* Experience managing software testing teams of at least 5 testers
* Working with high-volume, large scale, server-based applications and services
* Proven ability to provide strategic and technical direction to the performance test organization
* Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to translate highly complex technical issues to a non-technical audience
* Proven ability to attract, recruit and retain top-notch talent
* Prior experience managing, mentoring and coaching team leads
* Experience working on cross-department efforts by communicating and negotiating with multiple teams to accomplish goals
* Proven success working and partnering with remote teams
* Proactive, great attention to detail, results-oriented problem solver, critical thinker, and ability to meet aggressive deadlines
* Strong leadership with ability to motivate team members while demonstrating the need to meet quality objectives
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities across many constituencies and in time-sensitive situations
* Software development background/experience

Job/Intern Types

• Communications
• Computer Science
• Technology

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Euro 745+

Program Fees Include:

Internship + Language training + Accommodation + Registration + Activities and Social Events + Transportation + Excursions

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Resume

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Year Founded

2007