Lead, Device Testing & Lab Programs

Singtel; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Employee discounts

Flexible working

Parental leave

Professional development

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Counselling and wellbeing services

Job summary

Optus is seeking a leader to drive end-to-end testing, certification and quality assurance for fixed and mobile devices and software releases. You will own the device testing portfolio, define standards, govern testing programs and guide 60+ device launches annually across multiple networks.

You'll lead vendor relationships, build high-performing teams, and drive continuous improvement through automation and risk-based readiness for successful product launches in a hybrid Australia-wide

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading device, network or technology testing and quality assurance functions.

Responsibilities

• Own the strategy, planning, governance, resourcing and delivery of the fixed and mobile device testing portfolio.
• Define and maintain testing standards, methodologies, certification criteria and governance processes.
• Lead end-to-end device, software, interoperability, performance and network testing activities.
• Manage defect resolution, risk assessment, issue escalation and certification decisions to support successful launches.
• Provide device readiness recommendations and clear communication of launch risks and mitigation plans.
• Oversee the device testing laboratory roadmap, including equipment, tooling, environments, maintenance and budget management.
• Lead vendor and stakeholder relationships while developing team capability, driving continuous improvement, automation and testing efficiency.

Skills

Device testing leadership

Test strategy

Governance

Defect management

Risk assessment

Release readiness

Portfolio management

People leadership

Stakeholder influence

Job description

Optus is seeking a leader to drive end-to-end testing, certification and quality assurance for fixed and mobile devices and software releases. You will own the device testing portfolio, define standards, govern testing programs and guide 60+ device launches annually across multiple networks.

You'll lead vendor relationships, build high-performing teams, and drive continuous improvement through automation and risk-based readiness for successful product launches in a hybrid Australia-wide