QA Portfolio Manager

Balor Games

. Own QA strategy and standards across Balor Games' published portfolio, adapting scope and approach to each title's genre, platform mix, and risk profile .

Posted 10/14/2026contractRemote • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $34 - $48 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in QA leadership and vendor management within the video game industry, with a strong focus on FQA, CQA, and LQA testing methodologies. Capable of managing multiple concurrent titles and external studios while ensuring compliance with platform certification requirements.

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QA LeadershipVendor ManagementFQA Testing MethodologyBug-Tracking ToolsProject Management

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Hard Skills

QA StrategyTest Plan CreationGameplay FeedbackBudget ManagementVendor OnboardingQuality Assurance TestingGame Certification RequirementsRisk AssessmentTriage SeverityDocumentation Management

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationRelationship ManagementSelf-MotivatedTeam CollaborationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Bug-Tracking ToolsTest-Management ToolsSpreadsheetsProject Tracking Tools

Industry Keywords

Video Game IndustryFQACQALQAPlayStation CertificationXbox CertificationNintendo CertificationIndie Developer StudiosGame GenresMarket Titles

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own QA strategy and standards across Balor Games' published portfolio, adapting scope and approach to each title's genre, platform mix, and risk profile
Oversee day-to-day management of external FQA, CQA, LQA, and compatibility QA vendors
Vet and onboard new QA vendors as needed
Scope QA requirements against Production and developer-team milestones
Book and track vendor Statements of Work, quotes, and SOW end dates
Manage QA vendor budgets, purchase orders, and invoicing; flag budget variances
Serve as primary QA liaison to external developer teams and align build/patch cadence with vendor testing cycles
Perform hands-on QA testing, verify fixes, and write actionable bug reports
Provide gameplay feedback benchmarked against comparable market titles
Review and prioritize vendor bug reports and test results; triage severity and drive fixes
Participate in milestone acceptance and ship/no-ship quality decisions with Production
Report on each title's game state, quality risks, and development trajectory
Track PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, Steam, and mobile storefront certification/compliance requirements
Maintain visibility into vendor capacity, specialties, rate cards, and performance; manage escalations and vendor matching
Build and maintain QA documentation, test plans, bug-tracking workflows, and reporting templates

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in QA leadership, vendor/partner management, or production within the video game industry, including direct oversight of external QA vendors
Demonstrated experience managing vendor SOWs and quotes for QA services
Strong working knowledge of FQA, CQA, and LQA testing methodologies, bug-tracking tools, and platform certification/compliance requirements across major consoles, PC, and mobile
Proven ability to create, review, and refine test plans for games across a range of genres and modes, such as single-player vs. multiplayer and RPG vs. FPS
Proven ability to manage QA across multiple concurrent titles and external studios, with project management skills to coordinate differing vendor pipelines, tools, and deadlines
Exceptional communication skills with internal teams, external developer studios, and QA vendors
Relationship management skills to build and maintain internal and external partnerships
Self-motivated; able to work independently and with a team; comfortable with ambiguity and shifting priorities
Proficiency with bug-tracking/test-management tools, spreadsheets, and project tracking tools
Avid gamer with broad knowledge of current titles across PC, console, and mobile (bonus)
Existing relationships with FQA/CQA/LQA vendors in the games industry (bonus)
Experience with PlayStation Partners, Xbox ID@Xbox/Partner, or Nintendo Developer Portal (bonus)
Experience working with indie or mid-size external developer studios (bonus)
Passion for process improvement and cross-functional collaboration (bonus)