Senior Project Manager for Testing

ContractJob Title: Senior Project Manager for TestingLocation: Houston, TX (Hybrid)Duration: Temp - 12 monthsPay Range: $48/hr. to $51/hr. on W2Job ID: 408154About BCforwardBCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.Job DescriptionWe are seeking a Project Manager - Technical Test Delivery to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in enterprise test delivery management, Agile software delivery, AI-enabled testing practices, and client engagement and a proven ability to lead complex testing programs, drive quality outcomes, and accelerate productivity through AI adoption.Responsibilities:Lead and manage the end-to-end test delivery lifecycle across projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.Define and implement test strategies, processes, and frameworks aligned with client needs and organizational standards.Drive continuous improvement in testing practices, tooling, automation, and quality metrics.Lead Agile software delivery using Scrum with sprint planning, backlog prioritization, release planning, and dependency management.Manage stakeholder communications and present status, risks, and decisions to senior leadership.Identify, track, and mitigate risks and issues with timely escalation and resolution.Coordinate globally distributed teams across onshore, offshore, and nearshore locations.Evaluate emerging AI technologies and recommend adoption strategies for testing and delivery.Enable AI engineers within test delivery to implement AI-driven solutions and agentic AI workflows.Apply Microsoft Copilot and agentic AI to automate processes, support decision-making, and increase team productivity.Required Skills & Qualifications:10+ years of project management experience leading large, complex programs in matrixed environments.8+ years in QA/Test Delivery Management with enterprise-scale testing.Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with comfort presenting to senior leadership.Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project and Agile tools such as Azure DevOps (preferred) or Jira.Demonstrated client management skills with a customer-service orientation.Proven ability to lead, mentor, and hold cross-functional teams accountable.Ability to solve problems, make timely decisions, and operate with initiative and urgency under aggressive timelines.Experience operating in complex environments with conflicting priorities.Hands-on familiarity with Jira, ADO, Selenium, Rest Assured, and SeeTest.Preferred Skills:Experience managing enterprise programs and client-facing delivery.Background with AI-enabled testing, agentic AI workflows, and Microsoft Copilot.Technical Skills:Microsoft Project, Power BI, AI-Enabled Operations, Microsoft Copilot, Agentic AI.SDLC, Test Planning, Test Coordination, QA Management, UAT, Release Management, DevOps, CI/CD, Jira, Azure DevOps (ADO), Confluence, Continuous Improvement.Process Automation, Executive Governance, Executive Dashboards and KPI Reporting, Value Realization, Operational Excellence.DevOps and CI/CD: Git, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions.AI Technologies: Prompt Engineering, AI APIs, Large Language Models (LLMs), AI-assisted software testing.Testing Tools: Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Postman, Rest Assured.Project Management Tools: Jira, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Project, Confluence, Smartsheet.Preferred CertificationsPMP (Project Management Professional).Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or SAFe Certification.ISTQB Test Manager or equivalent QA certification.Why BCforward?At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:Competitive compensation and benefits.Opportunities for growth with global clients.A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.About Our CommitmentBCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.Interested? Apply Now!If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume.