QA Manager

We are looking for an experienced QA Manager to lead technology initiatives and drive delivery excellence for teams based in Chicago, IL. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who can guide projects from planning through execution while partnering closely with business and technical stakeholders. The role requires strong leadership in Agile environments, a practical approach to risk and timeline management, and the ability to keep teams aligned on priorities and outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Lead IT projects from initiation through completion, ensuring scope, timelines, budget, and quality expectations are effectively managed.

• Facilitate Agile Scrum ceremonies, support team accountability, and help remove blockers that could affect delivery progress.

• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to define project goals, establish milestones, and maintain clear communication throughout each phase.

• Use Atlassian Jira to track work, monitor progress, manage priorities, and provide accurate status reporting to leadership and project teams.

• Identify project risks, dependencies, and issues early, then develop practical mitigation plans to reduce disruption.

• Prepare and maintain project documentation, dashboards, schedules, and governance materials to support informed decision-making.

• Drive collaboration between business partners and technical teams to ensure requirements are understood and translated into actionable plans.

• Support process improvements within project delivery practices and contribute to stronger execution standards across initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience managing IT projects in complex business environments.
• Strong working knowledge of Agile Scrum principles and team delivery practices.
• PMP Certification or comparable project management credential.
• Hands-on experience with project planning, scheduling, reporting, and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency with Atlassian Jira for tracking tasks, progress, and project outcomes.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to deadlines and details.

Compensation

$66.50-$77.00 Hourly

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