QA Manager

Role: QA Manager Location: Sheffield – hybrid Salary: £(phone number removed) Contract: Permanent About the Role: Verus Recruitment is currently searching for a proven QA Manager to lead our client’s QA Team and ensure that all work is of the highest possible quality. The perfect candidate is an experienced QA Manager who has a passion for games, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a track record of developing comprehensive test strategies and leading a high-performing team. This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week) permanent role. Role Overview: As a QA Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the entire quality assurance process, from developing comprehensive QA strategies to managing resources and timelines, fostering external partnerships, and communicating effectively with development teams and stakeholders. Your ability to think analytically, communicate clearly, and lead and mentor a team will be crucial in maintaining the quality and success of our client’s games. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, has a keen eye for detail, and is excited to help shape the future of a growing studio that’s making significant strides in the video game and boxing industries. Responsibilities: As a QA Manager you will be: Managing a team of testers and test leads on PC and Console game projects. Developing QA plans, processes, and best practices to ensure high quality of releases. Planning and managing QA resources, i.e., team and devices, to the optimal. Creating optimal project delivery schedules and managing project delivery timelines. Fostering and owning external QA support relationships, including outsource partners and 1st party Certification. Communicating with the development teams, production heads, and stakeholders and conducting meetings to update on project progress and status. Assessing risks, developing day-to-day practices, and delivering QA projects with high-quality standards. Training, coaching, and mentoring leads and testers to ensure growth. Leading constant learning and development initiatives to drive departmental improvements. Conducting team stand-ups and activities for overall involvement. Building and tracking key department KPIs. Creating Daily, Weekly, and Monthly departmental reports keeping stakeholders informed of the departmental progress. Requirements: 4+ years of experience in a QA role with PC/Console QA experience. Proven successful experience in team management. Excellent QA reporting and KPI tracking. Excellent QA resource planning. Excellent communication skills – ability to describe identified issues in a clear and concise manner. A methodical, scientific, and analytical mindset. Knowledge of the PC and Console platforms in terms of hardware and software. Passion for games. Strong proficiency in the usage of spreadsheets, MS Office, and PC. Benefits: Healthy Work-Life Balance: 23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), that increases 1 day per year of service. Christmas shut down. Holiday exchange program. Flexible working hours. Support for Family Life: Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay. Option to add children to the Healthcare Cash Plan. Great Office Environment: A dog-friendly studio based in Sheffield, with free snacks, fruit, and drinks! Free parking. Health & Wellbeing Support: Company sick pay. 2 days paid Mental Health leave per year. Healthcare Cash Plan which includes optical and dental. Access to 24/7 doctors. Employee Assistance Programme. £300 wellbeing stipend every January. Learning Support: Career progression path. 5 learning days per year. Unlimited access to Udemy courses. Additional Financial Support: Technology scheme (up to £750). Discount Club at over 350 high street stores. Discretionary Cost of Living Payments. Relocation benefits. Electric Car Vehicle Scheme. Connection and Perks: Wrap parties & company-paid outings. Individual entertainment budget to cover team events. For more information contact our team on (phone number removed) ***Verus Recruitment Partners are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities Employer*** Keywords: QA, QA Manager, Sheffield, Testing, Tester, Video Games, PC, Console