“This is a QA Test Lead role working on a large-scale OMS (Outage Management System) upgrade for a utilities client.”

Job Summary

Our utility client is seeking an energetic and detail-oriented QA Test Lead specializing in Order Management Systems (OMS) and Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS) within the utilities sector.

Location: Poughkeepsie, NY (Onsite interview required – local candidates only)

Type: Contract (potential to convert, no sponsorship)

Urgency: ASAP hire

We are seeking a QA Test Lead to support a large-scale OMS (Outage Management System) upgrade within a utilities environment. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring deep domain expertise in ADMS/OMS systems.

MUST-HAVE REQUIREMENTS (NON-NEGOTIABLE)

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with ADMS/OMS systems
• Strong experience with large, complex utility environments
• GE ADMS (v3.11+) strongly preferred
• Proven experience:
• Test strategy & planning
• Test case creation & execution
• Defect management lifecycle
• Ability to work hands-on + lead QA efforts

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own QA testing activities for OMS upgrade project
• Develop and execute test strategies, plans, and test cases
• Create RTM (Requirement Traceability Matrix)
• Coordinate with:
• Development teams
• Business analysts
• Product/business stakeholders
• Perform:
• Functional testing
• Regression testing
• Defect tracking & retesting
• Ensure:
• Test data readiness
• Full requirement coverage
• Clear documentation (screenshots, logs, etc.)
• Track risks, downtime, and testing progress dashboards

IDEAL BACKGROUND

• Utilities companies (electric/grid/outage systems)
• Experience with:
• OMS / ADMS
• Grid systems / outage management
• Strong communication + stakeholder interaction

NOT A FIT

• Generic QA testers
• No utilities / OMS experience
• Only coordination (no hands-on testing)