Software QA Lead

Job Description

Our client, a leading global manufacturer, is seeking a Quality Assurance IT Lead to oversee the end-to-end testing function across enterprise-scale projects and programs focused on an ongoing SAP upgrade / migration. This contract role offers the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional global teams and influence quality standards across diverse systems, including web technologies, SAP, and enterprise IT platforms. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, know how to lead through complexity, and bring strong hands-on experience in software testing and project coordination, this may be a perfect fit.

This is more than just a QA role it's a chance to lead Quality initiatives that directly impact large-scale digital transformation projects.

You'll drive test strategy, lead test execution, and shape testing standards within both Agile and Waterfall delivery environments.

Responsibilities :

• Own the delivery of the testing phase across large IT projects and programs
• Ensure all testing deliverables meet established standards, quality expectations, and stakeholder requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop test strategies, plans, scenarios, and cases
• Lead test execution across multiple project teams; track and report daily progress
• Manage the full bug lifecycle, proactively resolving issues and maintaining momentum
• Create test dashboards and reporting metrics to provide clear insight into progress and risks
• Partner with Automation Engineers to align manual testing with automation initiatives
• Coach teams on QA best practices, Agile / Waterfall methodologies, and CI / CD principles
• Continuously improve testing frameworks, standards, and tools
• Advocate for a quality-first mindset across the IT and business landscape

Job Requirements

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