QA Manager

QA Manager

ASSYST is seeking an experienced QA Manager to support our client Onsite in Tallahassee, FL to lead and oversee all testing activities for a large-scale system modernization initiative. The QA Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for QA efforts, ensuring alignment with business objectives and adherence to established test strategies across the full project lifecycle.

• Lead end-to-end QA strategy, planning, execution, and reporting.
• Act as the main liaison between SI vendors, project teams, stakeholders, and the PMO.
• Oversee defect management, risk assessment, UAT coordination, and regression/automation strategies.
• Provide QA metrics, RAID logs, test execution reports, and weekly status updates.
• Manage testing resources, release recommendations, and test close-out activities including formal sign-offs.
• Facilitate project kickoff meetings and maintain comprehensive documentation in approved repositories.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or 4 years equivalent experience).
• Minimum 7 years of system development and QA experience across enterprise environments.
• Prior QA leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong expertise in automated testing tools, scripting, defect management, and SDLC methodologies.
• Experience coordinating with System Integrator (SI) vendors and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
• Must successfully complete a Level II Background Check.

• ISTQB or equivalent QA certification.
• Experience with Waterfall methodology.

ASSYST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law