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.