Software QA Lead

Our client, a leading global manufacturer, is seeking a Quality Assurance IT Lead to oversee the end-to-end testing function across enterprise-scale projects and programs focused on an ongoing SAP upgrade/migration. This contract role offers the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional global teams and influence quality standards across diverse systems, including web technologies, SAP, and enterprise IT platforms. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, know how to lead through complexity, and bring strong hands-on experience in software testing and project coordination, this may be a perfect fit. This is more than just a QA role it's a chance to lead Quality initiatives that directly impact large-scale digital transformation projects. You'll drive test strategy, lead test execution, and shape testing standards within both Agile and Waterfall delivery environments. Responsibilities: Own the delivery of the testing phase across large IT projects and programs Ensure all testing deliverables meet established standards, quality expectations, and stakeholder requirements Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop test strategies, plans, scenarios, and cases Lead test execution across multiple project teams; track and report daily progress Manage the full bug lifecycle, proactively resolving issues and maintaining momentum Create test dashboards and reporting metrics to provide clear insight into progress and risks Partner with Automation Engineers to align manual testing with automation initiatives Coach teams on QA best practices, Agile/Waterfall methodologies, and CI/CD principles Continuously improve testing frameworks, standards, and tools Advocate for a quality-first mindset across the IT and business landscape