Test & Commissioning Manager (Qatar-based, 6-month contract, extendable)

Summary: We are seeking an experienced Test & Commissioning Manager to own the end-to-end testing lifecycle of complex, multi-domain technology programmes. The role covers test strategy, planning, execution and go-live readiness across software, AI, infrastructure, network, OT/SCADA and cybersecurity, while coordinating internal teams, customers and third-party vendors. This is a hands-on leadership position requiring strong technical breadth and customer-facing delivery experience. Responsibilities: Define and maintain the test and commissioning strategy, master test plan, schedule, entry/exit criteria, environments and reporting cadence Lead test planning and execution across system integration, UAT, operational readiness, performance, resilience, security and commissioning Run workshops with technical leads and customers to define requirements, acceptance criteria, operational scenarios and test cases Coordinate test resources, environments, data, tools and vendors; manage risks, issues, defects and retesting through to closure Establish quality gates, requirements traceability and sign-off packs; provide go/no-go recommendations based on readiness and residual risk Manage and coach test engineers and specialist partners, ensuring consistent methods and documentation quality Coordinate VAPT activities across remote sites, on-premises, cloud and applications, including evaluation and selection of third-party testing vendors Align test activities with domain project managers to meet the programme schedule Report status, defects and risks to programme leadership and customer stakeholders Technical domains covered: Software: API, cloud, web application and end-user scenario testing AI: LLM testing, ML model validation, video analytics testing Performance: load, stress and reliability testing (Master SCADA/OT, web applications, Azure) Network & WAN: NOC testing, passive and active ICT infrastructure IT infrastructure: monitoring solutions and service deployment validation Cybersecurity: VAPT management Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT or a related field (equivalent experience considered) 8+ years in testing, QA, systems integration or commissioning, including 3+ years leading complex test programmes or teams Proven ownership of end-to-end test strategy and execution across multiple technical domains, ideally in enterprise, public-sector, critical infrastructure, OT/SCADA or large-scale cloud environments Strong test management, defect management, requirements traceability, risk-based testing and sign-off experience Working knowledge of API, web, cloud, performance, network, infrastructure and cybersecurity testing, with the ability to lead domain specialists Experience working with customers, system integrators and third-party vendors in structured delivery programmes Excellent communication, workshop facilitation, prioritisation and decision-making skills Preferred: Certifications: ISTQB Advanced Test Manager, ISEB, PMI, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum; security certification such as CISSP, CISM or CEH Azure testing, CI/CD, test automation and tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence, Postman, JMeter, LoadRunner, k6 AI/ML evaluation, LLM risk controls, computer vision/video analytics or responsible AI assurance OT/SCADA, NOC operations, ICT infrastructure, VAPT coordination or regulated/mission-critical environments Show more Show less