Project Manager - Quality Assurance

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Project Manager specializing in Quality Assurance to join our fully remote team. You will lead QA initiatives across planning, execution, and reporting to ensure product quality and reliability.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in project management with a strong QA focus, excellent analytical and communication skills, and experience managing remote teams using modern collaboration tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in project management, with a significant focus on Quality Assurance.
• Strong understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Proven experience managing QA projects, including test planning, execution, and defect tracking.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with remote team management and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Quality Assurance projects from planning through to execution and closure.
• Develop comprehensive QA project plans, including scope, timelines, resources, and quality metrics.
• Coordinate and oversee the activities of QA teams, ensuring adherence to testing strategies and methodologies.
• Work closely with development teams to identify, track, and resolve defects and issues promptly.
• Implement and refine QA processes and best practices to enhance product quality and reliability.
• Provide regular reports on QA project status, risks, and key performance indicators to stakeholders.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous Project Manager specializing in Quality Assurance to join their remote team. This role is crucial for ensuring the quality and reliability of products and services through effective project management of QA initiatives. You will lead QA project planning, resource allocation, execution, and reporting, working closely with development, testing, and product teams. The position demands a strong understanding of QA methodologies, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to drive quality standards in a fully remote work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Quality Assurance projects from planning through to execution and closure.
• Develop comprehensive QA project plans, including scope, timelines, resources, and quality metrics.
• Coordinate and oversee the activities of QA teams, ensuring adherence to testing strategies and methodologies.
• Work closely with development teams to identify, track, and resolve defects and issues promptly.
• Implement and refine QA processes and best practices to enhance product quality and reliability.
• Provide regular reports on QA project status, risks, and key performance indicators to stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in project management, with a significant focus on Quality Assurance.
• Strong understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Proven experience managing QA projects, including test planning, execution, and defect tracking.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with remote team management and collaboration tools.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering excellent work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced QA certifications.
• A collaborative team environment focused on delivering high-quality products.