QA/QC Manager

Job Overview

This role entails delivering proficient quality management guidance to ensure consistent adherence to standards and enhance operational reliability at GHD's Doha location. The QA/QC Manager will lead various quality assurance activities, promoting the adoption of quality systems and expanding advisory and evaluative capacities within the team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of audit projects, ensuring audits focus on priority risk areas and that corrective measures are agreed upon and tracked, escalating complex issues as necessary.
• Edit and prepare documents adhering to organizational style guidelines for publication purposes.
• Offer expert advice regarding policy and procedure interpretation, resolving inquiries and escalating complicated matters when needed.
• Engage in personal development through training, coaching, assessment activities, and maintaining or acquiring professional accreditation to enhance job performance.
• Validate complex test data for assessing suitability of unconventional materials or components.
• Design and validate advanced test methodologies reflecting technological advancements and changing organizational or regulatory demands.
• Contribute actively to the evaluation and design of quality management systems, participating in policy drafting and business process improvements with cost-benefit considerations.
• Create short- to medium-term work schedules to meet commitments; authorize overtime or additional resources when required.

Required Competencies

• Financial Acumen: Analyze and apply relevant financial metrics for informed business decisions within budgetary limits.
• Integrity and Trust: Build and sustain trust through honesty and adherence to professional codes of conduct.
• Problem Complexity Management: Evaluate multifaceted issues to identify root causes and implications for decision-making.
• Process Optimization: Apply metrics to monitor quality, drive continuous improvement and promptly resolve process issues.
• Adaptability: Adjust approaches seamlessly in response to evolving situations and challenges.
• Technology Proficiency: Embrace advancements in digital tools and technology applications to enhance team effectiveness.

Technical Skills

• Advanced competencies in data assessment and drawing actionable conclusions.
• Proficiency in conducting thorough audits and developing solutions for compliance exceptions.
• Experience using compliance automation software to uphold regulations and prepare audit reports.
• Expertise in quality assurance data collection, analysis, and interpretation to maintain quality standards.
• Familiarity with planning, organizing, and prioritizing complex work activities independently.
• Understanding and implementation of policies and procedures aligned with organizational aims.
• Design and management of procurement and project quality control systems.
• Creation and administration of project test protocols ensuring functional and user requirement fulfillment.
• Implementation of rigorous quality assurance methodologies meeting regulatory criteria.
• Competence in managing quality management systems including reporting and compliance tools.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification.
• Extensive general experience (6 to 10 years) in quality management roles.
• At least 4 to 6 months experience managing or coordinating team efforts.