System Test Manager

Zohorecruit; Doha; On-site; QAR 437,000 - 655,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems Strategic Aerospace Services WLL in Doha seeks an experienced System Test Manager to lead the testing team, plan strategies, and ensure high-quality software deliveries.

You will manage a team of testers across Agile and Waterfall projects, collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to clarify requirements, oversee functional, regression, and performance testing, and drive continuous improvement in testing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in CS, IT, or related field.
• 15+ years in software testing with 10+ years in management.
• Experience in large-scale transport/ traffic management projects.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC and testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain test strategies, plans, and processes.
• Lead a team of testers to ensure quality and productivity.
• Coordinate with PM, software manager, and stakeholders to define scope.
• Oversee functional, regression, integration, performance, and UAT testing.
• Monitor, report testing metrics, risks, and progress to leadership.
• Mitigate risks related to releases and deployments.
• Manage test environments and automation tools.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in testing processes.
• Coordinate testing with external vendors when applicable.
• Provide support for night/after-hours testing as required.

Skills

Test management

Leadership

JIRA

Selenium

UFT

TestRail

Agile

Waterfall

Stakeholder mgmt

SDLC

Perf testing

Education

Bachelors degree in CS/IT

Tools

JIRA

TestRail

Selenium

UFT

Job description

BAE Systems Strategic Aerospace Services WLL | Full time

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated System Test Manager to lead our testing team and ensure the delivery of high-quality software products. The ideal candidate will plan, coordinate, and oversee all testing activities, define effective test strategies, and manage resources to meet project timelines and quality standards, including support during night and after-office hours when required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive test strategies, plans, and processes aligned with project requirements and business objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of testers to ensure high productivity, quality, and motivation.
• Collaborate closely with project manager, software manager, and stakeholders to clarify requirements and define testing scope.
• Oversee test execution across all phases including functional, regression, integration, performance, and user acceptance testing.
• Define, monitor, and report key testing metrics, providing regular updates on progress, quality, and risks to senior management.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to software releases and deployments.
• Manage test environments, tools, and automation frameworks to enhance testing efficiency and coverage.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and internal quality policies.
• Drive continuous improvement in testing processes through feedback and retrospectives.
• Coordinate testing activities with external vendors or partners when applicable.
• Provide support for night and after-office hour testing activities as required.

Requirements

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• At least 15 years of experience in software testing and quality assurance, with a minimum of 10 years in a managerial role leading end-to-end testing for large-scale projects in both Agile and Waterfall environments.
• Experience in large scale projects testing and commissioning in the transport/traffic management domain (especially enterprise-wide Traffic Management System related) would be advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
• Hands-on experience with test management tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail), automation tools (e.g., Selenium, UFT), and defect tracking systems.
• Proven experience in vendor/partner collaboration and effective stakeholder management.
• Deep expertise in test management practices and methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with performance testing is a plus.