Program Manager

Program / Project Manager (QA Transformation)
Location: San Francisco Bay Area (Hybrid 3 days in SF Financial District)
12-24 Month Contract (Renewable)
Rate $75-125 ph w2
Overview:
We are seeking a Program/Project Manager to lead the development of a centralized Quality Assurance (QA) model across a complex, cross-functional technology organization. This role will drive stakeholder alignment, oversee QA vendor selection, and establish scalable processes, governance, and metrics to support enterprise-wide QA transformation.

• Lead stakeholder interviews and discovery sessions across technology teams to identify QA needs, gaps, and priorities.
• Define and document requirements to support QA strategy, vendor selection, and operational design.
• Manage end-to-end program delivery, including timelines, KPIs, reporting, and risk management.
• Establish governance frameworks, communication plans, and success metrics.
• Drive QA vendor evaluation, selection, and onboarding.
• Facilitate cross-functional coordination and ensure alignment across engineering, infrastructure, and business teams.
• Implement Agile practices (sprint planning, retrospectives, status reporting) to ensure efficient execution.
• Ensure documentation, knowledge capture, and accountability across the program lifecycle.

• 7+ years of Program or Project Management experience in technology environments.
• Experience with QA/testing processes and vendor management.
• Strong Agile/Scrum expertise (CSM, PMI-ACP, SAFe preferred).
• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work in a hybrid model in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Mainz Brady Group is a technology staffing firm with offices in California, Oregon and Washington.  We specialize in Information Technology and Engineering placements on a Contract, Contract-to-hire and Direct Hire basis.  Mainz Brady Group is the recipient of multiple annual Excellence Awards from the Techserve Alliance, the leading association for IT and engineering staffing firms in the U.S.

Mainz Brady Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We are committed to Diversity & Inclusion and incorporate non-discrimination best practices in all of our staffing processes.  Mainz Brady Group does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or any other protected class.