Role: QA / Release Manager IV Location: Onsite (Cincinnati, OH) / Remote only for strong match Duration: Long-term Contract Job Summary: We’re looking for a senior QA / Release Manager to own quality and release coordination across multiple integrated systems. This role blends hands-on QA leadership with release planning, environment management, and cross-team coordination in a multi-platform Agile environment. Key Deliverables:
Environment strategy covering all systems in scope
Centralized deployment calendar across teams and platforms
Environment refresh and configuration management plans
Tracking and reporting of code and configuration changes across environments
Primary Responsibilities:
Define, document, and implement QA processes and standards
Create and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts
Ensure full test coverage across applications, integrations, and ETL pipelines
Coordinate releases, deployments, and configuration changes across systems
Manage dependencies and schedules in Agile Release Trains (ARTs)
Oversee environment readiness and release execution
Identify, analyze, and track defects to root cause
Communicate risks, issues, and release status clearly and on time
Drive continuous improvement using metrics and test results
Coach and guide QA team members on best practices
Required Skills & Experience:
Strong experience managing QA and Release Management in multi-system environments
Proven ability to coordinate releases across multiple platforms (not limited to Salesforce)
Experience with release management tools, scheduling, and dependency tracking
Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and ART coordination
Hands-on experience with functional, integration, and ETL testing
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Nice to Have:
Experience supporting large enterprise or M&A environments
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automated testing tools
Prior leadership or mentoring experience in QA teams
Skills
Information TechnologyIT Services and IT Consulting