
Project Manager - QA
Side • São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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
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Lead QA-focused projects across multiple teams (Firmware QA, Client QA, Automation) and ensure on-time, quality delivery.
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Maintain aligned communication with team members, client managers, and stakeholders; proactively identify/escalate blockers; provide timely updates.
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Manage Jira workflows, track tasks, generate reports, and coach/mentor teams to improve QA practices, performance, and collaboration.
Must-have skills
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Proven PM experience with a Quality Assurance focus
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Excellent written and verbal communication in Portuguese and English
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Strong leadership, trust-building, and collaboration
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Proficiency in JIRA (including data queries), PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
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Solid understanding of QA methodologies and the software/hardware SDLC
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Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Nice-to-haves
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Light IT troubleshooting and hardware shipment tracking
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Comfortable with delivering presentations
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Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines
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Advanced data analysis for QA metrics and reporting
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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.