Total 8 Manager level Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in Makati, Metro Manila

Since 1998, we've been on a mission to reshape how players interact with their favorite games, growing into a global team of over 12,000 professionals spread across 70+ studios in 26 countries. 

We are always there to lend a hand to video games developers and publishers by offering a wide range of solutions: from art and audio to testing, localization and finally - Player Engagement - which is one of the fastest-growing Service Lines at Keywords Studios.  Player Engagement provides technical support, community management, and trust & safety services for a wide range of AAA and Indie studios in the gaming industry. 

Join us in our mission to build engaging player communities and offer outstanding experiences!

What do we offer?

Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace which provides equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.

Benefits:

• Non-taxable Allowances
• HMO and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Offs
• Annual Wellness Subsidy
  

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Role Information: EN

Studio: KWM

Location: APAC, Philippines, Pasig

Area of Work: Player Engagement

Service: Engage

Employment Type: Full-time

Working Pattern: In-Office, Hybrid

Job Description

In this Communications Manager role, your responsibilities would be focused on internal communications for the Legal Compliance Risk and Assurance area (LCRA) as well as administrative support tasks for the General Counsel. You will be working closely with the Head of Internal Communications and supporting with internal communications matters for the LCRA business area – such as town halls, newsletters, blogs - with the aim to translate LCRA updates into engaging messages for our global colleague audience and cascading company-wide messages for LCRA colleagues. The role also supports the General Counsel with the preparation of messaging and content for key meetings, in addition to the logistics and tracking of actions. As part of your work, you will also accompany internal projects of the LCRA team, perform administrative project activities and prepare the presentation of project results.

You would be part of the LCRA team based in Manila and aligned with the Internal Communications team led from Zurich.

Your key tasks 

• Support the General Counsel with regular communications within his business area
• Draft, review and edit communications in line with our style guide
• Ensure content is aligned with overarching business objectives
• Become a trusted advisor to the General Counsel on communication topics
• Create newsletter and email templates according to our brand guidelines
• Organize meetings and support with agenda creation, minute taking and action tracking
• Perform administrative project activities and prepare the presentation of project results
• Coordinate ongoing maintenance of the LCRA SharePoint site
• Provide guidance and support to the General Counsel to ensure company-wide change and engagement initiatives are landed successfully with LCRA colleagues

Primary Responsibilities    

• Responsible in tax reporting and compliance.
• Leads the tax and regulatory audit.
• Assist in external, statutory & internal audits related to tax and compliance.
• Extends help in completion of Hyperion reporting.
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• Tax Reporting and Legal
• Reconciles and prepares the following tax returns and computes tax liabilities prior to payment and electronic filing in  EFPS:
  • Value Added Tax – VAT
  • Withholding taxes (compensation, expanded and final tax)
  • Fringe Benefit Tax – FBT
  • Other tax reports and listings
  • Corporate Income Tax
  • Documentary stamp tax
  • E-submission of tax listings such as monthly alphalist, input VAT & output VAT
• Ensure compliance with annual tax information reporting.
  • Annual Information Returns
  • Annual alphabetical list
  • Inventory List
• Runs and prepares the annual books of accounts submission.
• Perform test of transactions and test or reasonableness
• Assist in responding and acting on letters received from BIR, LOAs, Tax Mapping and government regulatory agencies for queries and assessments.
• Initiates processing of new and renewal application of business permit for all locations and related documents such as barangay clearance, community tax certificate, etc.
• Ensure renewal of tax clearance and other related tax documents
• Files and maintains tax and legal documents and other financial records. To ensure completeness and orderliness based on established guidelines on filing system and retention period.
• Assist in legal document request related to corporate secretary and other bidding requirements of business units.
• Ensure application and compliance with tax treaty applications, tax residency certificate and other tax certifications.
• Lead the VAT refund application.
• Assist in preparing and coordinating with the internal for HFM/Hyperion Group reporting.
• Properly update the BLIKA system – for monthly, quarterly, and annual compliance and risk assessment
• Performs tax risk exposure assessment, including tax planning.
• Coordination with the Regional Tax Director, if needed

Eram Talent is currently hiring for a Quality Assurance Manager (Luxury Experience) for one of our esteemed clients in Saudi Arabia. Our client, a leading company in the luxury industry, is looking for a dedicated and experienced professional to ensure the highest level of quality and customer satisfaction.

As a Quality Assurance Manager, you will be responsible for implementing and maintaining quality assurance processes and standards throughout the organization. Your role will involve developing and implementing quality control procedures, conducting regular audits and inspections, and creating reports to track and analyze quality metrics.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a strong background in quality assurance, particularly within the luxury sector, to contribute to the success of a renowned company.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality assurance processes, procedures, and standards
• Establish quality control checkpoints and conduct regular audits and inspections
• Monitor and analyze quality metrics, identifying areas for improvement
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions and improve quality performance
• Train and educate employees on quality assurance processes and standards
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and best practices in quality management
• Compile and analyze data and prepare reports on quality performance
• Ensure compliance with all relevant quality regulations and certifications
• Identify and address customer complaints and concerns related to quality
• Stay current with customer expectations and industry trends in luxury goods

• Proven experience as a Quality Assurance Manager, preferably within the luxury goods industry
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and tools
• Solid understanding of relevant quality regulations and certifications
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and precision
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well in a team and collaborate with colleagues at all levels
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred)
• Certification in quality management (e.g., Six Sigma, ISO 9001) is a plus
• Fluent in English and Arabic

The Training & Quality Manager will be responsible for overseeing the daily training and quality management operations aimed at achieving business objectives.

This encompasses, but is not restricted to, developing & executing the project’s quality assurance strategy, implementing the end-to-end training and development roadmap, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring the realization of benefits, and maintaining effective communication with clients, Player Engagement leadership and stakeholders.

Training Responsibilities

• Design and develop comprehensive training programs (PST to Nesting) for new and existing employees, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Oversee training sessions covering diverse topics such as product knowledge, customer service skills, and company policies.
• Identify performance opportunities and strengths among team members.
• Develop individualized training plans to enhance the skills and capabilities of each staff member.
• Produce a variety of training materials, including manuals, presentations, and multimedia content.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives in training programs based on feedback, evaluations, and industry best practices.
• Work closely with the Operations team to ensure that training programs align with operational goals and client requirements.
• Implement systems for evaluating the effectiveness of training programs and gather feedback from participants.

Quality Management Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a quality monitoring program to assess the performance of Player Engagement agents.
• Ensure that agents adhere to organizational policies, industry regulations, and client-specific requirements.
• Conduct root cause analysis on quality issues, identifying underlying problems and implementing corrective actions.
• Conduct calibration sessions to ensure consistency in quality evaluations among different evaluators.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to quality, providing regular reports to management.
• Work closely with clients to understand and meet their quality expectations, address concerns, and implement improvement initiatives.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives based on quality metrics, client feedback, and industry best practices.
• Analyze data related to quality performance and prepare reports for management and clients.
• Emphasize a customer-centric approach to quality, ensuring that service delivery meets or exceeds customer expectations.

Collaboration with Global Support Teams:

• Collaborate with other departments, such as Talent Acquisition, Global L&D and Global QC, to address cross-functional concerns issues

Technical Skills:

• Written & Spoken Communication Skills (Advanced)
• Training Needs Analysis (Advanced)
• Training Design & Development (Advanced)
• Training Evaluation (Advanced)
• Program Management (Advanced to Strategic)
• Instructional Design (Intermediate)
• Learning Management Systems (Intermediate)
• Knowledge Management (Intermediate)
• Quality Monitoring and Evaluation (Advanced)
• Quality Management Tools & Systems (Intermediate to Advanced)
• Data Analytics (Intermediate to Advanced)
• Presentation Skills (Advanced)
• Root Cause Analysis (Advanced)
• MS Office and/or Google Suite (Intermediate to Advanced)
• Excel and/or Google Sheets (Intermediate to Advanced)

Behavioral Skills:

• Coaching & mentoring (Advanced)
• Stakeholder Management (Advanced)
• Team Building & collaboration (Advanced)
• Creativity & Design Thinking (Intermediate to Advanced)
• Performance Management (Advanced)
• Change Management (Intermediate)
• Sense of Urgency & Ownership (Advanced)

Work Experience:

• At least 3 years of experience in Training & Quality Management, preferably in a shared service or BPO organization.
• Strong grasp of the ADDIE model or similar ISD and/or training methodology
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and effectively connect with stakeholders.
• Experience coaching & mentoring new team members.
• Proven track record of Training and Quality Program Management for programs with over 200 team members.
• Proven ability to solve program level learning challenges.

Educational Background:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Organizational Development, Human Resources, or related field; or High School Degree/General Education Diploma and 4 years of relevant experience
• Six Sigma, COPC, CLDP, ISD and/or Coaching certification is an advantage

• Hybrid work setup
• Non-taxable Allowances
• Paid Time Offs
• Annual Corporate Bonus
• HMO and Life Insurance

Role Information: EN

Studio: KWM

Area of Work: Player Engagement

Location: Asia Pacific, Philippines, Pasig

Service: Engage

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time, Remote

Setting up, implementing and managing the local quality management system as well as monitorung its efficiency and effectiveness. Efficiencey and effectivenes are to be understood in terms of conformance with internal and external requirements. Responsible for implementeing SGS Group Quality Management requirements to the local laboratory (-ies). The role requires in depth knowledge of ISO 17025 and its implementation in food testing laboratories.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Work within a Scrum Team to drive quality web and mobile software applications

· Participate in the review of set of requirements to see possible bottle necks and dependencies to achieve smooth progression of project tasks once assigned to the Scrum Team[CP1] , planning and creation of project requirements

· Participate in the estimation process of a given software task, feature, or project to have sound estimate for forecasting project planning

· Comply and improve the set of processes and standards within the QA team to better achieve quality software and release process

· Create Test Plans and Test Scripts at the same time with the development of the project to lessen the unknown items at the execution stage

· Execute and maintain automated test suites to ensure the reliability and repeatability of test results.

· Integrate test automation with continuous integration and delivery pipelines for seamless testing within the development workflow.

· Continuously improve the test automation framework and strategies to adapt to changing project requirements.

· Provide training and support to the QA team on test automation best practices and tools usage.

· Lead multiple QA teams handling various strategic projects

· Be able to coordinate and work effectively with Development Team Managers to ensure proper and timely testing of project modules

· Support and train Team Leads, Junior QAs to achieve expertise in the Software QA disciplines and Payment industry knowledge

· Provide support to the Marketing team in terms of creating User Manuals for the applications being deployed by the company

· Qualify software for release to UAT and Production, according to Business Requirements Document, Performance, Security and Compliance.

· Create documentation for the results of validation performed on the application as a basis for the Management to approve release to either UAT and Production environments.

Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in test automation to recommend and implement the best tools and methodologies. [CP1]Can combine both into one bullet.

JOB QUALIFICATION

· Candidate must possess at least Bachelor's/College Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer Programming or equivalent

· With more than 6 Year(s) of working experience in Manual and Automation QA experience

· With proven experience in test automation implementation, preferably in a software development or QA environment.

· Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, Appium, JUnit, TestNG, etc.).

· Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and drive the transformation from manual to test automation.

· With at least 4 years of experience in Web and Mobile Applications testing

· With Team Lead experience

· Familiar with creating QA documents

· Team player

SKILLS

· Knowledgeable in Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC)

· Knowledge in Software Quality Standards and Processes

· With one year of object-oriented software development

· Very keen to detail

· Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)

· Strong mobile and web applications testing

· Ability to accurately identify software use cases and edge cases

· Ability to develop a clear and concise testing strategy

· Ability to accurately identify software use cases and edge cases

· ISO8583, EMV, Payment Industry knowledge

· Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and equipment maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

· Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

· Expert knowledge of web application design and testing

· Considered a strong "plus" if the candidate has prior Java/J2ME development experience

· Ability to read system design, architecture, and codes

· Communicates and enforces quality assurance standards

· Understands the benefits of the various design methodologies and object-oriented environments

· Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and equipment maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION

The Compliance Manager assumes a pivotal role, ensuring the security of the company’s information and adherence to security policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. Responsibilities encompass managing PCI DSS compliance, conducting risk assessments and mitigation of potential risks, as well as overseeing compliance initiatives. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, this person shall align security strategies with business objectives, fostering a culture of heightened security awareness. The candidate should have a good grasp of information security and risk management concepts and must be able to correlate these to the needs of the company. Being able to communicate effectively with business and technical people and having a robust understanding of the business, fintech industry, and its regulatory requirements is vital to this role.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Set the information security and compliance strategy roadmap and align with the overall business strategy and objectives

Establish, maintain and implement information security policies, procedures and guidelines

Monitor and manage PCI DSS compliance by ensuring timely resolution of issues and completion of all necessary activities

Liaise with the auditors/PCI QSA and internal teams during audits and gather evidence

Ensure compliance with regulations under BSP, data privacy and payment carda brands

Maintain an information security awareness program which include conducting information security trainings and awareness campaigns within the company

Monitor the company’s cybersecurity risk profile by performing risk assessments and recommending appropriate mitigation measures

Monitor for potential security incidents and participate in the incident response

Stay updated on the latest security threats and vulnerabilities and ensure that the internal network and applications are secured

Advise the management and be the focal point of concerns regarding information security and data privacy

Provide support in projects and other security endeavors from time to time

• EDUCATION Bachelor's degree in IT or related field (e.g. Information Management, Computer Science, Accounting, or equivalent)3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity, GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) or IT auditing, preferably with 2 years in a managerial or supervisory roleBackground on the fintech or banking sector with solid understanding of relevant regulations under the BSP, AML, payment card industry and the Philippine Data Privacy ActEXPERIENCEComprehensive knowledge on PCI DSS requirements and has direct experience on managing or assisting in PCI DSS auditsKnowledgeable on various security/risk management standards and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001/31000, NIST CSF) and performing risk assessmentsKnowledge or experience in management of security functions including network security, application security, vulnerability management, incident response, disaster recovery, etc.Excellent oral and written communication skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsIT security certifications and trainings (e.g. CISSP, CISA, CISM, PCI DSS, CPISI, etc.) an advantage, but not mandatory.