AVP - Testing Quality & Lifecycle & Portfolio Management

Dubai Islamic Bank; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization at the forefront of banking technology. As an AVP in Testing Quality & Lifecycle Management, you'll lead the establishment of an enterprise-wide testing function, ensuring high-quality UAT processes while promoting innovative AI tools. This role offers the opportunity to shape testing strategies and contribute to a dynamic team focused on excellence and Islamic ethical values. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about digital transformation, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Banking and Digital Transformation.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement UAT management framework and governance rules.
• Manage UAT schedules and ensure high quality of UAT test scripts.
• Establish reporting framework for UAT activities.

Skills

Test Management

Digital Transformation

Project Management

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

AI Testing Tools

Job description

AVP - Testing Quality & Lifecycle & Portfolio Management

We are seeking a high-caliber Testing professional to join our Transformation Team to lead and establish an enterprise-wide Testing function. The candidate should be able to oversee the entire testing cycle (including ITQA, SIT, UAT, defect fix quality, QA, Sanity) with a focus on agility and test quality, enabling the organization to minimize deployment defects and optimize testing efforts. Familiarity with and promotion of new AI testing tools that reduce cycle time and improve testing assurance is essential.

Responsibilities include :

• Develop and implement a UAT management framework, governance rules, policies, and SOPs for smooth departmental functioning.
• Ensure high quality of UAT test scripts, planning, and execution.
• Manage UAT schedules across projects.
• Plan resource engagement and availability aligning with testing timelines.
• Establish a reporting framework for senior management to monitor planning, quality, compliance, and schedules of UAT activities.
• Implement UAT Entry and Exit criteria.
• Manage UAT quality and schedules, communicating impacts of plan or requirement changes.
• Design strategic approaches to UAT management and support operations within this domain.
• Define KPIs and scorecards to monitor UAT performance.
• Develop toolkits and templates for effective UAT management.
• Prepare strategic reports for senior management review.
• Identify cost reduction and process improvement opportunities to support business growth and cost containment.
• Maintain strong communication channels with stakeholders to align UAT activities with the bank’s KPIs.

Qualifications and Skills :

• Strong background in Banking, Digital Transformation, Test Management, and Project Management.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Exceptional problem-solving and communication skills.

Why Join Us?

Be part of an organization where technology is central to operations. Contribute to transforming skills for critical technology adoption, fostering the development of Business Technologists. Join a purpose-driven organization committed to excellence, innovation, and Islamic ethical values, leading transformation in one of the world’s most dynamic banking markets.

• Seniority level : Mid-Senior level
• Employment type : Full-time
• Job function : Information Technology
• Industry : Banking

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Location : Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Posted 3 hours ago.