Test & Commissioning Manager - Smart City Project

Confidential Company; Doha; On-site; QAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company is seeking a Test Commissioning Manager to lead testing and commissioning for smart city software platforms and field hardware deployments in Qatar. The role oversees internal testers and external vendors to ensure on-time delivery, quality, and regulatory compliance.

You will develop SIT/UAT/SAT plans, define acceptance criteria and manage risk, coordinating cross-functional teams across software, hardware and cloud components.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in engineering, computer science, electronics, IT or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in testing and commissioning, system integration or large-scale tech projects.
• Experience with smart city systems, IoT platforms or large enterprise software.
• Hands-on knowledge of software testing methodologies (SIT, UAT, regression, performance).
• Experience with field hardware commissioning and site deployments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test and commissioning strategies for smart city applications, platforms and site hardware.
• Plan system integration testing (SIT), UAT and SAT; define test plans, cases, procedures and acceptance criteria.
• Oversee team of testers and commissioning engineers; coordinate third-party vendors and system integrator.
• Prepare commissioning reports, test results, punch lists and sign-off documents; provide status updates to managers.

Skills

Test planning

Team leadership

Vendor management

IoT platforms

Networking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, IT or related field

Tools

SIT

UAT

SAT

Job description

Test Commissioning Manager

is responsible for planning, managing and executing testing and commissioning activities for smart city software platforms and associated field hardware deployments. This role leads internal testers and external vendors to ensure integrated systems are delivered on time, meet quality standards and comply with technical and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Test Commissioning Management

Develop and execute test and commissioning strategies for smart city applications, platforms and site hardware. Plan system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT). Define test plans, test cases, procedures and acceptance criteria. Ensure end-to-end validation of software, hardware, network and IoT integrations.

Team Vendor Leadership

Lead, mentor and manage a team of testers and commissioning engineers. Coordinate and supervise third-party vendors and system integrator. Assign tasks, track progress and ensure timely delivery of testing activities. Act as the primary point of contact for testing and commissioning across stakeholders.

Smart City Software Hardware Testing

Oversee testing of smart city applications such as Building Management System, Traffic management, Surveillance, Lighting, Utilities, Parking command and control platforms and analytics dashboards. Manage commissioning of site hardware including sensors, cameras, controllers, communication devices and edge equipment. Ensure seamless integration between field devices, backend systems and cloud platforms.

Quality Risk Issue Management

Identify defects, risks and non-conformity and ensure proper tracking and resolution. Work closely with development, deployment and operations teams to resolve issues. Ensure compliance with project specifications, safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Documentation Reporting

Prepare commissioning reports, test results, punch lists and sign-off documents. Maintain detailed documentation for testing procedures and outcomes. Provide regular status updates to project managers and senior stakeholders.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, IT or related field. 8 years of experience in testing and commissioning, system integration or large-scale technology projects. Strong experience with smart city systems, IoT platforms or large enterprise software. Hands-on knowledge of software testing methodologies (SIT, UAT, regression, performance). Experience with field hardware commissioning and site deployments. Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and external vendors. Strong understanding of networking, APIs, databases and system integrations. Excellent communication, coordination and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working on government or municipal Smart City Projects. Familiarity with cloud platforms, SCADA, GIS, CCTV or IoT frameworks. Certification in testing, project management or commissioning is a plus.

Key Competencies

Leadership, decision-making; Problem-solving, analytical thinking; Stakeholder coordination; Attention to detail; Ability to work in dynamic multi-site environments. Testing and Commissioning, Smart City, System Integration, IoT, SIT, UAT, SAT, ELV, SCADA, Vendor Management.