Director Quality Engineering

Galent is seeking a senior leader to drive the growth of their Quality Engineering practice across North America. This role focuses on business development, client advisory, solutioning, and go-to-market strategy for modern Quality Engineering and AI-driven testing services.

Responsibilities:

• Drive QE-related pipeline, bookings, and revenue growth across North America
• Lead pursuit strategy, solutioning, pricing, proposals, and deal closures for enterprise clients
• Advise CTOs, VP Engineering, QA Leaders, and technology executives on Quality Engineering transformation initiatives
• Develop thought leadership around AI-powered Quality Engineering, autonomous testing, intelligent observability, and next-generation quality practices
• Support strategic client engagements, executive workshops, maturity assessments, and transformation roadmaps
• Build and manage partnerships with technology vendors, cloud providers, and consulting partners
• Collaborate with delivery and practice teams to shape service offerings, accelerators, and GTM assets
• Establish executive relationships with clients and drive account expansion opportunities

Requirements:

• 12+ years of experience in technology services, consulting, pre-sales, business development, or practice leadership
• Proven success originating and closing complex technology services deals
• Strong understanding of commercial models, pricing, profitability, and P&L management
• Deep knowledge of AI's impact on software engineering and Quality Engineering
• Executive-level communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience engaging with senior technology leaders including CTOs, VP Engineering, and QA leadership
• Background in software engineering, digital engineering, consulting, or Quality Engineering
• Experience with Quality Engineering, testing, DevOps, or software delivery transformation
• Familiarity with AI-driven testing and quality platforms such as Tricentis, Applitools, Testim, Diffblue, GitHub Copilot, and related technologies
• Established network within North American enterprise accounts
• Experience building GTM strategies and service offerings
• Demonstrated thought leadership through speaking engagements, publications, or industry participation