The Quality Assurance (QA) Manager is responsible for overseeing the QA team and ensuring that products and processes meet established quality standards. This role involves designing and implementing test plans, driving quality improvement initiatives, and working cross-functionally with development, product, and operations teams to deliver high-quality products and services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement QA policies, procedures, and standards.
- Lead and manage the QA team including hiring, training, performance evaluations, and career development.
- Collaborate with development and product teams to define testing strategies and acceptance criteria.
- Oversee all aspects of software and/or product testing, including functional, regression, performance, and user acceptance testing.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g., ISO, FDA, ISO 9001, depending on industry).
- Monitor and analyze QA metrics to identify trends, defects, and improvement areas.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
- Coordinate audits and support external regulatory inspections, when applicable.
- Manage defect tracking, reporting, and resolution lifecycle.
- Advocate for best practices in QA and continuous improvement initiatives across teams.
Qualifications:
- Technical Skills (for software QA roles):
Proficiency in QA tools (e.g., Selenium, JIRA, TestRail, Postman).
Understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC), Agile/Scrum methodology, and CI/CD pipelines.
Experience with automation frameworks and scripting is a plus. - Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with quality standards and compliance regulations applicable to your industry (e.g., GMP, ISO 13485, GDPR, etc.).
- Soft Skills:
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.