[Product & Platforms] : Lead QA cum Project Manager

Job Description – Lead QA cum Project Manager (6–9 Years Experience) Location: Noida, India Department: Quality Assurance / Project Management Employment Type: Full-Time 1. Role Summary & Key Objectives We are looking for a Lead QA cum Project Manager with 6–9 years of experience who can own end-to-end quality assurance while managing project delivery . This is a hybrid role requiring a balance of technical QA expertise, team leadership, stakeholder management, and project execution . The ideal candidate will drive quality strategy, ensure timely delivery, manage risks, and act as a single point of contact between engineering, product, and business stakeholders. Key Objective: Ensure high-quality, on-time delivery of software projects by combining strong QA leadership with effective project management practices. 2. Core Responsibilities 1. QA Strategy & Leadership Define and implement overall QA strategy, test plans, and quality standards . Lead QA team in executing functional, regression, performance, and security testing . 2. Project Planning & Delivery Management Create and manage project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables . Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with high quality . 3. Team Management & Mentorship Lead, mentor, and manage QA engineers and cross-functional teams . Allocate tasks, track progress, and ensure team productivity. 4. Stakeholder Communication Act as a primary point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders. Provide regular status updates, risk assessments, and delivery reports . 5. Risk & Issue Management Identify project risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks . Proactively mitigate risks and resolve escalations. 6. Defect & Release Management Oversee defect lifecycle management and ensure timely resolution. Manage release cycles and go-live readiness . 7. Process Improvement & Governance Implement QA best practices, Agile processes, and continuous improvement initiatives . Ensure adherence to SDLC, STLC, and project governance frameworks . 3. Must-Have Skills Technical Skills Strong experience in Manual Testing and QA processes (SDLC/STLC) Good exposure to Automation Testing frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, etc.) Experience in Performance Testing concepts and tools Knowledge of Security Testing and basic Penetration Testing Hands-on experience with test management and bug tracking tools (JIRA, Azure DevOps, TestRail) Strong understanding of API testing (Postman, REST APIs) Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Project Management Skills Experience in Agile/Scrum and/or Waterfall methodologies Strong skills in project planning, estimation, and scheduling Experience in resource allocation and capacity planning Risk management and stakeholder communication expertise Soft Skills Strong leadership and team management skills Excellent communication and stakeholder handling abilities Strong analytical and decision-making skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines 4. Good-to-Have Skills Experience with project management tools (JIRA, MS Project, ClickUp) Certifications such as PMP, Scrum Master (CSM/PSM), ISTQB Experience in SaaS product-based environments Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) Exposure to DevOps tools and release pipelines Understanding of microservices architecture 5. Experience Requirements 6–9 years of experience in QA with at least 2–3 years in a leadership or project management role Proven experience in managing end-to-end software delivery lifecycle Experience handling cross-functional teams and client interactions Strong background in manual testing along with exposure to automation, performance, and security testing Experience in Agile/Scrum environments Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT / Engineering or related field 6. KPIs / Success Metrics 1. Project Delivery Timeliness Percentage of projects delivered on or before deadlines 2. Product Quality Metrics Defect leakage rate and production defect reduction 3. Test Coverage & Effectiveness Coverage of test scenarios across functional, performance, and security areas 4. Team Productivity Efficiency and output of QA team members 5. Stakeholder Satisfaction Feedback from clients and internal stakeholders 6. Risk Management Effectiveness Number of risks identified vs. successfully mitigated 7. Process Improvement Impact Implementation of QA and delivery improvements leading to better efficiency