Professional Project Partners
Sr. Manager – Quality Assurance Des Moines Iowa
Job Title: Software Testing & Quality Assurance Lead
Location: Des Moines, IA (Hybrid)
Salary: Up to $170,000 + 15% Bonus + Relocation Assistance
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
General Purpose of the Job:
This role is responsible for spearheading comprehensive test strategies to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products. You will lead a team of managers and talented test engineers, driving quality initiatives and fostering a culture of excellence in software testing. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you’ll play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing system and software quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and lead a team of 8-12 direct reports and 20-25 testers in developing and implementing test plans, strategies, and processes.
- Collaborate with leadership to set performance goals and career development paths for the team.
- Develop and enforce quality standards, create test strategies, and ensure thorough testing across complex integrated systems.
- Oversee testing activities from functional to full end-to-end system testing.
- Drive quality assurance improvements and help design products and processes.
- Manage staffing contracts and external vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with quality expectations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
- 8+ years of experience in quality assurance with leadership responsibilities.
- Strong knowledge of quality standards, testing methodologies, and end-to-end system testing.
- Experience managing both Time & Material and Managed Service Model contracts.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in quality assurance tools like JIRA, QTest, and Microsoft Office Suite.
If you’re passionate about leading software testing and quality assurance initiatives, this role offers the opportunity to shape the future of our software offerings.