QA Portfolio Lead

About the role

Our client is seeking a QA Portfolio Lead to join their team. As a QA Portfolio Lead, you will be part of the Quality Assurance organization supporting enterprisewide testing initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong testing strategy leadership, proven project and stakeholder management, and the ability to drive quality transformation across complex programs. Location: New York, NY.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive enterprisewide testing strategy, planning, governance, and quality assurance frameworks.
• Lead end-to-end testing delivery to ensure quality, schedule, budget, and business objectives are met.
• Manage and develop high-performing QA teams, including resource planning, mentoring, and performance management.
• Drive quality transformation initiatives, including automation, process improvements, and Quality Engineering best practices.
• Serve as the primary client and stakeholder interface, providing leadership communication, risk management, and delivery oversight.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in Quality Assurance Testing with proven success leading large-scale testing and quality engineering programs.
• Strong expertise in testing strategy, test planning, quality governance, and delivery management across Agile and traditional delivery models.
• Demonstrated experience in project/program management and driving QA transformation initiatives.
• Proven leadership experience managing QA teams (including leading teams of approximately 25 members) with strong resource utilization and delivery focus.
• Client-facing stakeholder management experience; exposure to onshore/offshore delivery models is preferred.

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead enterprisewide testing strategy and quality transformation programs.
• Role with direct stakeholder impact and visibility across complex delivery engagements.
• Chance to build and mentor a high-performing QA organization and strengthen delivery excellence.
• Experience applying Quality Engineering and automation best practices to improve outcomes.
• Structured onboarding with required meet-and-greet and mandatory background check.
• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay