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 cadenceLead test planning and execution across system integration, UAT, operational readiness, performance, resilience, security and commissioningRun workshops with technical leads and customers to define requirements, acceptance criteria, operational scenarios and test casesCoordinate test resources, environments, data, tools and vendors; manage risks, issues, defects and retesting through to closureEstablish quality gates, requirements traceability and sign-off packs; provide go/no-go recommendations based on readiness and residual riskManage and coach test engineers and specialist partners, ensuring consistent methods and documentation qualityCoordinate VAPT activities across remote sites, on-premises, cloud and applications, including evaluation and selection of third-party testing vendorsAlign test activities with domain project managers to meet the programme scheduleReport status, defects and risks to programme leadership and customer stakeholdersTechnical domains covered:Software: API, cloud, web application and end-user scenario testingAI: LLM testing, ML model validation, video analytics testingPerformance: load, stress and reliability testing (Master SCADA/OT, web applications, Azure)Network & WAN: NOC testing, passive and active ICT infrastructureIT infrastructure: monitoring solutions and service deployment validationCybersecurity: VAPT managementQualifications/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 teamsProven 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 environmentsStrong test management, defect management, requirements traceability, risk-based testing and sign-off experienceWorking knowledge of API, web, cloud, performance, network, infrastructure and cybersecurity testing, with the ability to lead domain specialistsExperience working with customers, system integrators and third-party vendors in structured delivery programmesExcellent communication, workshop facilitation, prioritisation and decision-making skillsPreferred:Certifications: ISTQB Advanced Test Manager, ISEB, PMI, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum; security certification such as CISSP, CISM or CEHAzure testing, CI/CD, test automation and tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence, Postman, JMeter, LoadRunner, k6AI/ML evaluation, LLM risk controls, computer vision/video analytics or responsible AI assuranceOT/SCADA, NOC operations, ICT infrastructure, VAPT coordination or regulated/mission-critical environments