QA Portfolio Manager

The QA Portfolio Manager will lead quality assurance strategy and execution across a diverse portfolio of independently developed video games, ensuring each title meets high-quality standards and platform certification requirements before release. This role oversees external QA partners across functional, compatibility, compliance, and localization testing, aligning testing plans with production milestones and release schedules. Working closely with developers, production teams, and publishing stakeholders, you will manage vendor relationships, budgets, and testing resources across multiple concurrent projects. You will also evaluate test results, prioritize quality risks, and help drive critical release-readiness decisions. Combining strategic oversight with hands-on testing when needed, you will provide actionable feedback and establish scalable QA processes. This is an opportunity to influence the player experience across a varied game portfolio in a collaborative, fast-moving, remote environment.

• At least 5 years of experience in QA leadership, vendor or partner management, or production within the video game industry, including direct oversight of external QA vendors.

• Demonstrated experience managing QA service Statements of Work, vendor quotes, and external testing engagements.

• Strong understanding of FQA, CQA, and LQA methodologies, bug-tracking systems, and certification and compliance requirements across console, PC, and mobile platforms.

• Proven ability to develop, review, and refine test plans for games across different genres, platforms, and gameplay modes, including single-player and multiplayer experiences.

• Experience coordinating QA across multiple concurrent titles and external studios, with strong project management skills and the ability to manage varied workflows, tools, and deadlines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, development teams, and external QA partners.

• Strong relationship management skills and a demonstrated ability to build productive, long-term partnerships.

• A self-directed, adaptable approach, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in an environment with evolving priorities and ambiguity.

• Proficiency with bug-tracking and test-management tools, spreadsheets, and project-tracking software.

• A broad interest in video games across PC, console, and mobile platforms is an advantage.

• Existing relationships with FQA, CQA, or LQA vendors, experience with platform partner programs such as PlayStation Partners, Xbox ID@Xbox or Partner programs, and the Nintendo Developer Portal, or experience supporting independent and mid-sized development studios are considered additional assets.

• A passion for process improvement, quality standards, and cross-functional collaboration is highly valued.