QA Testing Delivery Manager

QA Testing - Delivery Manager Location: Katy, Houston, TX - 5 days onsite 12 - 18 Months

The Testing Delivery Manager will lead and oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of testing services across multiple projects or programs. This role ensures high-quality software releases by managing QA teams, optimizing testing processes, and maintaining alignment with client and organizational objectives. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, stakeholder management, and hands-on expertise in test strategy, automation, and delivery governance.

Required Skills & Experience

10 15 years of experience in software testing and QA delivery, with at least 5 years in a managerial or leadership role.

Proven experience managing large-scale testing programs in Agile and/or DevOps environments.

Strong understanding of test lifecycle management, methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid), and automation frameworks.

Hands-on knowledge of tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Selenium, TestNG, JMeter, Postman, Tosca, or similar.

Strong communication, presentation, and client management skills.

Demonstrated ability to manage distributed teams across onshore/offshore models.

Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

Certifications (preferred): ISTQB Advanced, PMP, CSM, SAFe, or equivalent.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Testing delivery within defined cost, time, and quality parameters.

Client satisfaction (CSAT/NPS scores).

Reduction in defect leakage and production incidents.

Automation coverage and efficiency gains.

Employee engagement and retention within the QA team.