QA Manager

Title: QA Manager/Test Manager
Location: Seattle, WA 98168 (Hybrid Opportunity)
Duration: FTE

==> Hybrid Opportunity at Seattle, WA 98168 <==

Responsibilities:
Define and manage the integrated test strategy and roadmap across all program phases including SIT, performance testing, regression, and production readiness.
Oversee centralized test planning, environment coordination, and execution in alignment with program milestones.
Partner closely with the UAT Lead to ensure effective handoff, coordination, and data alignment between SIT and UAT phases.
Drive cross-workstream test alignment, dependency tracking, and risk mitigation efforts.
Own and operate the defect management lifecycle including triage, resolution tracking, and escalation.
Report test execution status, metrics, and risks to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
Ensure timely readiness of test environments, tools, and test data.
Manage, mentor, and guide internal and contractor-based QA/test leads across functional and technical domains.
Enforce adherence to enterprise testing standards and SDLC practices.

Requirements:
10+ years of QA/Test leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a Program Test Manager or equivalent role for large enterprise programs.
Demonstrated success leading testing for complex, multi-workstream initiatives (e.g., platform replacements, system integrations).
Strong understanding of system integration testing (SIT), performance testing, and environment coordination.
Experience working closely with business stakeholders to support UAT coordination and readiness.
Expertise with tools such as Azure DevOps (ADO), JIRA, TestRail, HP ALM, or similar.
Strong cross-functional coordination, stakeholder engagement, and reporting skills.
Ability to work in hybrid Agile/Waterfall delivery environments.
Proactive, organized, and outcome-oriented with strong analytical skills.
Must be available onsite to lead planning sessions, oversee execution, and drive cross-team collaboration.
Experience with automated testing tools such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, and Cucumber.
Experience with performance testing tools like JMeter and LoadRunner.
Knowledge of continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools such as Azure Devops, Jenkins, GitLab CI, and CircleCI.
Financial Experience (i.e. Credit Card, Mortgage, Auto Loan, Deposits, etc.)

Desired:
Background in financial services or regulated industries.
ISTQB or similar QA/testing certification.
Experience managing offshore test teams and vendor QA delivery.