Quality Assurance Manager

Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager

Location: Newport Beach, CA (Hybrid or Remote)

Work Arrangement: Hybrid/Remote

Employment Type: W2 Contract

Duration: Through December 31, 2026

Pay Range: $90.64/hr. on W2 | $108.21/hr. on C2C

Domain: Enterprise Transformation | ERP & Data Engineering

Application Deadline: July 10, 2026

SKILLS REQUIRED

Primary (Must-Have):

• End-to-End Testing Assurance: Expert-level mastery of Test Strategy, Test Planning, Traceability Matrices, and Stage Gate Assurance Frameworks.

• Test Execution Management: Advanced capability in risk identification, mitigation, and high-stakes defect resolution for complex, multi-stream programs.

• Executive Governance & Communication: Proven experience working directly with C-level IT and business executives; expert use of soft influence to align stakeholders.

• Program Expertise: Deep background in managing large-scale testing for Oracle ERP, Data & Reporting, and automation projects.

Secondary (Good to Have):

• Global Delivery Models: Extensive experience managing onsite/offshore testing delivery teams.

• Strategic Mindset: Ability to drive assurance beyond standard test management, focusing on holistic implementation success.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a senior Quality Assurance Manager with 15 years of experience to lead the testing assurance for a complex, enterprise-wide transformation program. You will be embedded within the program, owning the end-to-end testing quality for both technical and business workstreams. This role requires a strategic leader who can act as an advisor to C-level leadership, ensuring that testing processes directly contribute to the successful deployment of Oracle ERP, data architecture, and automation initiatives.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define and execute the end-to-end Testing Assurance Strategy, ensuring seamless quality integration across technical and business workstreams.

• Direct the Stage Gate Assurance Framework to maintain program integrity and prevent systemic quality risks.

• Manage complex test execution cycles, proactively identifying risks and driving rapid defect resolution in a high-pressure environment.

• Serve as the primary liaison between the testing program and C-level executives, providing transparent governance, status reporting, and strategic recommendations.

• Oversee the onsite/offshore delivery model to ensure quality standards are met across geographically dispersed teams.

• Align testing outcomes with program milestones, ensuring robust traceability from business requirements to production validation.

BENEFITS

Medical | Dental | Vision | 401(k)

EEOC Compliance

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

DISCLAIMER

AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.