Quality assurance leadership is becoming increasingly central to product delivery, particularly in regulated environments where test planning, automation strategy and defect management directly influence time-to-market and compliance outcomes. This publication invites interest from QA professionals ready to step into a management role that balances hands-on quality oversight with team leadership and strategic quality operations. Please note the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy. About the opportunity This is an opportunity to register your interest in future QA Manager positions focused on leading quality operations, test strategy and continuous improvement within a product-driven organization. Roles of this type may sit at the intersection of hands-on QA delivery and team leadership, coordinating test planning, automation frameworks, defect management and compliance validation across engineering cycles. The work could involve partnering with product, engineering and operations teams to shape quality standards, mentor growing QA teams, and drive metrics-driven improvements to testing efficiency and product reliability. Typical role overview

Location:

Boston, Massachusetts, USA Type:

Permanent

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Full-time Salary:

$130,000 - $190,000 per year, dependent on experience

Domain:

Quality assurance

• Test operations

• Quality management What you would do Typical responsibilities could include: Leading test planning, test case design and test execution across product development cycles Building and scaling QA automation frameworks; driving adoption of testing tools and best practices Managing defect workflows, triage and resolution tracking; communicating quality metrics to leadership Mentoring and leading QA teams; fostering a culture of continuous quality improvement Ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards relevant to the product domain Collaborating with product and engineering teams to define acceptance criteria and quality gates Analyzing test coverage, automation ROI and quality metrics; recommending process improvements What you could bring Most roles of this type require the following: Must-have 5-10 years of hands-on QA, testing and quality assurance experience 2-5 years of experience leading QA teams or managing quality operations Expertise in test planning, test case design, defect management and quality metrics Strong knowledge of test automation tools and frameworks Familiarity with compliance validation and regulatory quality standards Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management or related field ISTQB Certified Tester or ISTQB Advanced Tester certification (or equivalent) Authorization to work in the United States Nice-to-have Experience in regulated industries (medical device, automotive, pharmaceutical) Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines and integration testing practices Experience mentoring and developing QA team members Additional quality certifications or advanced testing qualifications What roles of this type could offer Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role: Opportunity to shape quality strategy and testing standards for a growing product organization Scope to lead and develop a QA team; potential progression toward senior quality leadership roles Involvement in hands-on QA work alongside management responsibilities; balance between strategy and execution Professional development, structured career progression and mentorship opportunities Competitive benefits including health, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement planning and flexible work arrangements About Specialist Staffing Group We are a specialist staffing and recruitment partner dedicated to connecting talented professionals with meaningful career opportunities. We focus on quality placements across engineering, product, operations and quality disciplines, building long-term relationships with both candidates and employers. How to register interest If you are interested in being added to our database to be considered for future opportunities, registering is quick and easy. No cover letter required. We will be in touch when we are instructed on these roles to discuss the next step in your career.