Quality Assurance Project Manager

About the job

Position Title: Quality Assurance Project Manager

Location Of Employment: 2000 Town Center, Unit 660, Southfield, MI 48075

Reference ID: REQ-QA003

The Quality Assurance Project Manager plans, manages, and oversees quality assurance programs for automotive software validation projects; directs the work of QA engineers; coordinates project activities across onsite and offshore teams; manages client relationships; and ensures deliverables are completed on schedule, within scope, and in accordance with client requirements. Position supervises 3–5 QA Engineers.

1. Project Planning and Program Management

• Define project scope, develop QA program plans, allocate resources, assign team responsibilities, and establish delivery schedules for each project phase and release cycle.
• Build and manage project timelines using Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) models; obtain client and stakeholder approvals for project plans, estimates, and deliverables.
• Lead project meetings, sprint planning sessions, and status reviews with clients, management, and cross-functional teams; manage escalations and ensure project issues are resolved promptly.

2. Team Management and Resource Coordination

• Direct and coordinate a team of QA engineers, assigning work, monitoring progress, reviewing deliverables, and ensuring team output meets quality and schedule requirements.
• Manage onshore and offshore team coordination within a Global Delivery Model, balancing workloads, resolving resource conflicts, and maintaining consistent delivery standards across locations.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior team members on project processes, quality standards, and professional development.

3. Requirements Analysis and Scope Management

• Analyze client requirements and project specifications to define acceptance criteria, validate project scope, and ensure full requirements coverage throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with clients, business analysts, and product owners to clarify scope, manage change requests, and obtain formal approvals before project execution proceeds.

4. Quality Program Oversight

• Oversee the execution of quality assurance activities across all project phases, including planning, execution, release, and post-release validation, ensuring adherence to quality standards and client specifications.
• Review and approve project documentation, including test plans, test cases, and validation reports, prepared by team members prior to client submission.
• Coordinate with development and operations teams to ensure defects are resolved, corrective actions are implemented, and project quality objectives are met.

5. Reporting, Stakeholder Communication, and Client Management

• Prepare and present project status reports, quality metrics, progress summaries, and release readiness assessments to client stakeholders and senior management.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders, managing expectations, communicating project status, and ensuring client satisfaction with program deliverables.
• Document and obtain stakeholder approvals for project milestones, deliverable sign-offs, and release readiness confirmations.

Knowledge and Skills Applied:

• Specialized experience in software quality assurance project management or automotive software validation program management.
• Project planning, scope management, and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) methodology.
• Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies.
• Team management and onshore/offshore coordination in a Global Delivery Model.
• Business requirements analysis, scope management, and change control.
• Client relationship management and stakeholder communication.
• Quality program management and QA lifecycle oversight.
• Risk assessment, issue escalation, and executive-level status reporting.
• Project and defect tracking tools, including JIRA, ALM, JAMA, and TestLink.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Project Management, or foreign equivalent 5 years of experience.