Test Manager - Quality Assurance | North America | Canada | Europe | Remote

**What we are looking for:** We are seeking a highly motivated Test Manager to lead Quality Assurance for a AAA game development team. You will lead embedded testing teams, and partner with cross\-functional leadership to balance quality, schedule, and risk in a complex development environment. **Requirements** **What we will do together:** *QA Strategy \& Leadership* * Define global QA strategy, test objectives, quality gates, and risk\-based testing methodologies for major project milestones. * Integrate QA into early development planning to ensure quality is a core part of the feature lifecycle rather than just final validation. *People Management* * Mentor and develop a high\-performing team of QA Leads and testers, fostering a culture of ownership and collaboration. * Manage both internal and external QA resources effectively to meet project demands. *Test Planning \& Execution* * Oversee comprehensive test execution across functional, gameplay, performance, stability, multiplayer, and platform certification areas. * Monitor defect trends and quality risks, ensuring critical issues are prioritized and driven to resolution. *Defect \& Risk Management* * Analyze defect data to identify systemic quality issues and drive root\-cause analysis and preventative initiatives. * Communicate emerging quality risks and technical assessments clearly to Production and project leadership. *Milestone \& Release Management* * Establish QA schedules and deliverables for major milestones, providing objective assessments of build stability and release readiness. * Coordinate final regression and stabilization efforts during high\-pressure release periods. *Platform Certification* * Lead preparation for first\-party certification, coordinating test plans and tracking submission risks to ensure successful launches. *Cross\-Functional Leadership* * Advocate for quality as the senior QA representative within project leadership, balancing technical standards with production constraints. * Build strong partnerships across disciplines to establish a shared responsibility for quality across the entire development team. *External \& Co\-Development QA* * Manage external vendors and co\-development QA teams, defining expectations and reporting standards to ensure seamless integration with internal strategy. *QA Tools, Metrics \& Process Improvement* * Implement data\-driven reporting and dashboards to track build health, test coverage, and milestone progress. * Continuously improve QA efficiency through automation, tooling, and process retrospectives. **What you will bring:** * 7\+ years in software QA with 3\+ years managing teams in game development. * Proven track record of shipping at least one major AAA title across the full development lifecycle. * Expertise in developing test strategies, risk\-based testing, and Agile methodologies. * Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior leadership. *Nice to have* * Experien