Project Manager

Who We Are

Job Description

HeadSpin, a PartnerOne company, is an AI-powered testing platform that enables real-world testing on SIM-enabled mobile devices, browsers, Smart TVs, and OTT devices across 50+ global locations, with flexible cloud and on-premises deployment options. It offers deep performance insights through AI-driven analytics, 130+ built-in KPIs, session-based data, and features like waterfall UI, root cause analysis, UX monitoring, and regression intelligence. Supporting 60+ automation frameworks, including Appium, Selenium, Playwright, and XCUITest, HeadSpin ensures seamless integration without vendor lock-in. With enterprise-grade security, a robust REST API library, and no need for SDK or code changes, it simplifies testing across workflows. Businesses using HeadSpin report 68% less QA time, 90% fewer production issues, 30% faster development, and improved load times and user retention.

Key Skills & Responsibilities :

QA Strategy & Lifecycle Management

• Owns the complete QA lifecycle including test strategy development, test planning, execution oversight, and defect management.
• Defines and enforces standardized QA processes, templates, entry/exit criteria, and best practices across projects.
• Ensures traceability from requirements to test cases and compliance with key quality metrics like test coverage, defect leakage, and test efficiency.
• Drives continuous process improvements through retrospectives, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning.

Automation Testing & Tools

• Basic Knowledge in any of the automation frameworks using Selenium, Appium, with scripting in Python, Java, or JavaScript (Python preferred).
• Basic Knowledge in integrating automation test suites with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or equivalent.
• Basic Knowledge of API testing using tools like Postman
• Theoretical knowledge of automation strategies for mobile and web applications.

Project & Delivery Management

• Solid understanding of STLC and the full defect lifecycle.
• Demonstrated experience managing QA delivery in Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and hybrid project environments.
• Leads and participates in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, and demos.
• Aligns QA plans with product roadmaps and release cycles, enforcing quality gates for every sprint and release.
• Experienced in managing QA-related aspects of scope, schedule, cost, risks, and resources within a PMP-aligned framework.
• Coordinates closely with cross-functional teams including Product Owners, Dev Leads, Scrum Masters, and Infrastructure teams.

Reporting & Communication

• Develops and maintains QA dashboards and executive summaries using Jira, Excel, Grafana
• Reports on test execution status, defect trends, QA burndown charts, and release readiness.
• Manages communication and escalations effectively across business stakeholders, leadership, and technical teams.

• Leadership & Team Management
• Proven track record of leading geographically distributed QA teams across onsite-offshore models.
• Mentors junior team members and builds a high-performance, collaborative QA culture.
• Capable of conflict resolution, workload balancing, and driving QA excellence under pressure.

• Qualifications
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in QA and test project management roles.
• Strong understanding of Agile metrics like cycle time, throughput, and WIP.
• Familiar with Jira and Grafana
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Passion for quality, detail-orientation, and a mindset focused on learning, growth, and collaboration.

Disclaimer: HeadSpin does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment or selection process. We will never ask candidates to pay money or share financial information in exchange for a job offer. If you receive any communication requesting payment on behalf of HeadSpin, please treat it as fraudulent and report it immediately to hr@headspin.io