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Senior Technical Account Manager

QASource
Pleasanton, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/28/2026

QASource is a leading provider of software QA and testing services, supporting enterprise and high-growth technology companies. We integrate directly with engineering and product teams to deliver scalable, high-quality testing solutions across automation, manual testing, performance, security, and AI-driven QA.

Our clients expect senior-level partnership, technical fluency, and strategic account leadership.


The Senior Technical Account Manager (Sr. TAM) is responsible for managing and expanding a focused portfolio of strategic, enterprise-level accounts within a defined territory. This role requires ownership of multi-million-dollar revenue targets, executive-level relationship management, and the ability to drive account expansion through consultative, technically informed engagement.


This is not a support role. The Sr. TAM serves as a strategic advisor to Engineering Directors, VPs, CTOs, and QA leadership, ensuring delivery excellence while proactively identifying and executing growth opportunities within existing accounts.


The Sr. TAM will manage a high-touch portfolio of approximately 5–8 strategic enterprise accounts. Success in this role requires disciplined account planning, proactive client engagement, in-person relationship development, and the ability to creatively land and expand business across multiple stakeholders within complex organizations.


Responsibilities:

Account Ownership & Revenue Growth

  • Own and manage a multi-million-dollar quota across a defined portfolio of 5–8 strategic enterprise accounts.
  • Drive structured and strategic upsell and cross-sell initiatives within existing customers.
  • Identify whitespace opportunities across QA, automation, performance, security, and AI-enabled services.
  • Close meaningful expansion deals, including engagements of $150K .
  • Develop creative, value-driven approaches to land-and-expand initiatives across Engineering Directors, VPs, and CTO-level stakeholders.
  • Partner with delivery leadership to align technical execution with commercial growth objectives.


Executive Relationship Management

  • Build and maintain trusted relationships with Engineering Directors, VPs, CTOs, and C-suite stakeholders.
  • Conduct regular in-person customer visits within assigned territory.
  • Lead in-person Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) focused on measurable outcomes, roadmap alignment, and strategic growth opportunities.
  • Serve as the executive escalation point for complex delivery or client challenges.


Strategic Account Planning & Execution

  • Develop and maintain comprehensive strategic account plans for each assigned customer.
  • Maintain clear documentation of stakeholder mapping, growth objectives, expansion pathways, and execution milestones.
  • Track progress against defined revenue and relationship goals.
  • Execute consistently against a structured path toward growth.
  • Demonstrate strong organizational discipline in account tracking, forecasting, and internal coordination.
  • Organization, planning rigor, and follow-through are critical success factors in this role.


Technical & AI Fluency

  • Maintain broad knowledge of emerging AI technologies and their impact on software quality and engineering workflows.
  • Proactively stay current on AI tools, automation advancements, and testing innovations.
  • Translate AI-driven opportunities into relevant, business-aligned discussions with engineering stakeholders.
  • Position QASource’s AI-augmented testing capabilities in alignment with customer technology strategies.


Technical & Delivery Alignment

  • Collaborate closely with QA Managers, Engineering teams, and project leaders.
  • Translate technical delivery insights into executive-level business value discussions.
  • Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure seamless integration of QASource services into client engineering environments.
  • Demonstrate a practical understanding of how software is built, tested, and released within modern SDLC frameworks.


Required Qualifications:

  • 8–10 years of experience in Technical Account Management, Enterprise Sales, Customer Success, or a related client-facing technical role.
  • Proven ownership of multi-million-dollar revenue targets.
  • Demonstrated success closing $150K expansion or new deals.
  • Documented track record of expansion within a focused portfolio of strategic accounts.
  • Experience managing a limited book of business (ideally 5–20 accounts; this role will manage 5–8).
  • Direct experience working with Engineering Directors, VPs, CTOs, or C-suite stakeholders.
  • Technology industry background specifically within software, SaaS, cloud platforms, DevOps, QA, or technical services environments.
  • Demonstrated general understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and how Quality Assurance integrates into development processes.
  • Prior experience engaging with engineering, QA, or product teams in a software delivery context.
  • Strong executive presentation skills and ability to conduct in-person QBRs.
  • Demonstrated ability to creatively mine and expand accounts.
  • High level of organization and structured account planning discipline.
  • Stable career progression.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Background in QA, software development, DevOps, or technical services environments.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, API integrations, performance testing, or AI-enabled testing tools.
  • Experience operating within a territory-defined account ownership model.
  • Experience in professional services or distributed delivery environments.
  • MBA or advanced technical degree (preferred but not required).


Core Competencies:

  • Executive presence and professionalism.
  • Revenue accountability.
  • Strategic account planning and disciplined execution.
  • Technical credibility within software engineering environments.
  • AI awareness and forward-thinking mindset.
  • Consultative, value-based communication.
  • Risk identification and mitigation.
  • Proactive, structured account leadership.


Why Join QASource:

  • Manage a focused portfolio of high-value enterprise technology clients.
  • Drive measurable revenue expansion through strategic value creation.
  • Partner directly with engineering and executive leadership teams.
  • Operate in a technically rigorous, innovation-driven organization focused on quality and long-term partnerships.


Salary Range:

  • $110,000 - $120,000 per annum (30% Variable).


Perks:

  • Health, vision, and dental benefits.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Wellness programs and professional development opportunities.

Salary : $110,000 - $120,000

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