Quality Assurance, Training & Change Management Analyst

World's Finest Chocolate
  • Chicago, Illinois
    23 days ago

    Job Description


    Roles Summary:
    We are seeking a Quality Assurance, Training & Change Management Analyst to support the successful delivery, adoption, and continuous improvement of enterprise technology solutions across the organization.

    This role is responsible for quality assurance execution, user acceptance testing coordination, training development, change management activities, release readiness, and user adoption initiatives supporting platforms including Salesforce, SAP, Snowflake, Power BI, Microsoft 365, and other enterprise applications.

    The Analyst operates at the intersection of technology delivery, governance, business process improvement, and end-user enablement, ensuring system enhancements are thoroughly tested, effectively communicated, properly documented, and successfully adopted.

    This role balances: Quality assurance and testing execution; Training and user enablement; Change management and communications; Governance and compliance support; Release readiness and deployment support; Continuous improvement and adoption measurement.

    Core Responsibilities
    1. Quality Assurance & Testing
    Develop test plans, test scripts, and test cases for new system implementations and enhancements.
    Validate business requirements and execute functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing.
    Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities with business stakeholders.
    Track and manage defects and verify production readiness.
    Ensure adherence to QA standards and methodologies.

    2. Training & User Enablement
    Develop training materials, user guides, job aids, and process documentation.
    Deliver instructor-led and virtual training sessions.
    Support onboarding and user adoption initiatives.
    Maintain knowledge repositories and training content.

    3. Change Management & Communications
    Support change management planning and execution.
    Develop communication strategies for deployments and enhancements.
    Conduct readiness assessments and identify adoption risks.
    Coordinate stakeholder communications and feedback collection.

    4. Release Management & Deployment Support
    Participate in release planning and deployment readiness reviews.
    Support go-live activities, communications, validation, and stabilization efforts.

    5. Governance, Compliance & Documentation
    Ensure adherence to SDLC, governance, audit, and documentation standards.
    Support SOX controls, audit evidence gathering, and quality reviews.

    6. Metrics & Continuous Improvement
    Track quality, adoption, training, and release metrics.
    Analyze trends and recommend improvements to processes and governance practices.
     
    Qualifications
    Experience
    3–6 years of experience in QA, Change Management, Business Systems Support, Training, Business Analysis, or related IT roles.
    Experience supporting enterprise applications and structured SDLC environments.

    Technical Expertise
    SDLC, QA methodologies, UAT, Release Management, Change Management, Documentation, and Training Delivery.
    Experience supporting Salesforce, SAP, Snowflake, Power BI, Microsoft 365, and related enterprise platforms.

    Certifications (Preferred)
    Prosci Change Management Certification
    ISTQB Foundation
    ITIL Foundation
    Salesforce Associate or equivalent

    Soft Skills
    Strong communication and presentation skills.
    Excellent organizational and documentation capabilities.
    Analytical problem-solving mindset.
    Ability to work effectively across business and technology teams.

    What Success Looks Like
    High-quality releases with reduced production defects.
    Strong user adoption and training effectiveness.
    Compliance with governance, SDLC, and audit requirements.
    Improved operational excellence and stakeholder satisfaction.
     
    Compensation 
    • Base Salary: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 per year 
    • Annual Bonus: 5% of base salary, based on company and individual performance 
    • Medical insurance 
    • Dental insurance 
    • Vision insurance 
    • Wellness Program 
    • 401k Matching 
    • HSA/FSA 
    • LifeLock Identity Theft Protection 
    • STD/LTD 
    • Life Insurance 
    • Tuition Reimbursement 
    • ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
    Equal Opportunity Employer: 
    World’s Finest Chocolate is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to providing an environment of respect and inclusivity for all employees. 
     

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, Illinois
    Websitehttps://worldsfinestchocolate.com/careers

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