The Role:
We’re seeking a hands-on, execution-driven Manager, Open‑Source Lead Discovery to lead our Quality Assurance team and scale a disciplined, high-impact pipeline engine. You will own the QA function end-to-end, ensuring that open‑source‑based leads are accurate, enriched, and sales-ready, while coaching and developing your team to consistently deliver high-quality outputs. You’ll work closely with Sales, SDR leadership, and partner stakeholders to ensure that validated leads translate into measurable pipeline growth.
Responsibilities:
Team Leadership & QA Ownership Directly manage, coach, and develop the Quality Assurance team Own hiring, onboarding, training, and ongoing performance management Establish clear QA standards, workflows, and output expectations Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and skill development plans Foster a high-accountability, high-quality execution culture Pipeline Development & Lead Validation Own the validation and qualification layer of open‑source lead generation Ensure all QA outputs meet sales-readiness and compliance standards Partner closely with SDR and Sales teams to align on: Lead quality expectations Conversion feedback loops Pipeline impact Continuously improve lead acceptance rates and downstream conversion Performance Tracking & Metrics Define and track key KPIs across QA output and pipeline contribution, such as: Lead validation accuracy Throughput and SLA adherence SDR acceptance rates Pipeline influence Deliver regular reporting and insights to leadership Identify trends, gaps, and opportunities to improve efficiency and quality Process, Systems & Scale Build and optimize scalable QA workflows and playbooks Standardize documentation, tooling, and operating procedures Identify automation opportunities and workflow improvements Ensure consistency, repeatability, and continuous improvement Partner Collaboration (Supporting Role) Support partner-related initiatives by ensuring lead quality and consistency Contribute to partner program effectiveness through QA insights and feedback Collaborate with partner owners to improve referral lead validation processes (Note: This role supports partner relationships but does not own them)
Requirements:
4–7 years of experience in sales operations, lead generation, QA, or related roles 2–4+ years of direct people management experience Proven ability to lead execution-focused teams with measurable output goals Experience working with pipeline development, lead qualification, or SDR functions Strong analytical mindset with experience using data to drive decisions Highly organized, process-oriented, and execution-focused Ability to operate cross-functionally with Sales, Ops, and leadership Self-starter who thrives in building structure and scaling systems
Nice to Have:
Experience with open-source ecosystems or developer-focused products Background in compliance, QA, or research validation workflows Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and lead lifecycle management Exposure to partner or referral-based pipeline models
Benefits:
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