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Project Manager - QA

Side São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

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Posted Dec 12, 2025

Role & seniority: Experienced Project Manager with a track record managing end-to-end quality-focused product delivery.

Stack/tools: JIRA (including JQL), task/workflow management; PowerPoint; Excel; Outlook; QA methodologies; software development lifecycle; hardware integration; basic IT troubleshooting; data analysis for QA metrics (nice-to-have); CI/CD knowledge (nice-to-have).

Top 3 responsibilities

  1. Lead QA-focused projects across multiple teams (Firmware QA, Client QA, Automation) and ensure on-time, quality delivery.

  2. Maintain aligned communication with team members, client managers, and stakeholders; proactively identify/escalate blockers; provide timely updates.

  3. Manage Jira workflows, track tasks, generate reports, and coach/mentor teams to improve QA practices, performance, and collaboration.

Must-have skills

  • Proven PM experience with a Quality Assurance focus

  • Excellent written and verbal communication in Portuguese and English

  • Strong leadership, trust-building, and collaboration

  • Proficiency in JIRA (including data queries), PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook

  • Solid understanding of QA methodologies and the software/hardware SDLC

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Nice-to-haves

  • Light IT troubleshooting and hardware shipment tracking

  • Comfortable with delivering presentations

  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines

  • Advanced data analysis for QA metrics and reporting

  • Benefits: health/life insur

Full Description

Side São Paulo is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a solid track record of managing the creation, management, and delivery of quality products from start to finish. This is a key role supporting our delivery teams with a range of tasks, projects, and initiatives. As the Project Manager, you will own and manage the global portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage QA-focused projects across multiple teams (Firmware QA, Client QA, Automation).
  • Build strong relationships with team members and stakeholders, earning trust through empathy and consistent communication.
  • Regularly check in with team members and client managers to ensure alignment and progress.
  • Proactively identify and escalate potential issues or blockers before they impact delivery.
  • Provide timely updates to clients and stakeholders.
  • Maintain a clean, organized project environment and track team preferences and conflicts.
  • Understand team challenges and identify opportunities to improve quality and efficiency.
  • Conduct group training sessions and coach/mentor team members to elevate QA practices.
  • Survey teams and develop strategies to enhance performance and collaboration.
  • Manage JIRA workflows, run queries, and ensure accurate tracking of tasks.
  • Prepare presentations and reports using PowerPoint and Excel.
  • Maintain high proficiency in Outlook for calendar and meeting management.
  • Understand QA processes, software development lifecycle, and hardware integration.
  • Assisting finance in gathering data for billing.
  • Checking in with a software team.
  • Proven experience in Project Management with a focus on Quality Assurance.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. (Portuguese and English)
  • Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to build trust and foster collaboration.
  • Ability to take feedback constructively and demonstrate patience under pressure.
  • Proficiency in JIRA and analyze JIRA Data (JQL), PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Solid understanding of QA methodologies.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Nice to have

  • Perform light IT troubleshooting and track hardware shipments as needed.
  • Comfortable giving presentations.
  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines
  • Advanced data analysis skills for QA metrics and reporting.
  • Competitive remuneration.
  • Health insurance.
  • Life Insurance.
  • Transportation allowance.
  • Meal ticket.
  • Private pension plan.
  • Dynamic, multicultural and fun environment.
  • Arcades on-site.
  • You will be working at the world's leading provider of game services.
  • Supportive community inclusive of LGBTQ+, and any age, ethnicity, religion, or disability.
  • About the company
  • Side is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in 2009 and drawing on 30+ years' experience from our parent company in Japan, Side has since grown to become a global force with 20 studios in 14 countries across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.
  • Our industry-leading services include game development, art production, audio production, quality assurance, localization, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets.
  • Help us bring stories to the world! Join a global team of passionate gamers and contribute to delivering unforgettable game experiences.
  • Experience our side of life. For more information, visit www.side.inc.
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