Software Test Manager

Proven Arabia; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecom giant in Saudi Arabia is seeking a seasoned Test Manager to oversee Quality Assurance for critical telecom programs. This role is pivotal in ensuring quality governance across digital platforms and applications, leveraging a strong background in telecom QA and robust leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Strong background in software quality assurance and testing within telecom or large enterprise environments.
• Experience managing QA teams and vendors in large-scale IT/telecom programs.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the test strategy, planning, and execution across telecom platforms.
• Manage a team of QA engineers to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Establish test metrics, defect tracking, and continuous improvement frameworks.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Management

Test Management

Automation Frameworks

Education

ISTQB certification or equivalent

Tools

Test lifecycle management tools

Automation tools

Job description

Experience : Senior-level role; proven track record in QA and Testing leadership

Notice Period : Immediate / Transferable Iqama preferred

About the Role

Our client, a leading Telecom giant in Saudi Arabia, is actively seeking a seasoned Test Manager to lead their Quality Assurance (QA) and Testing function within mission-critical telecom programs. This senior-level role is key to ensuring end-to-end quality governance across digital platforms, applications, and infrastructure layers.

If you have a robust background in telecom QA, strong test management experience, and a drive for excellence in service delivery, this is your opportunity to contribute to one of the region's most impactful digital initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and lead the test strategy, planning, and execution across telecom platforms.
• Manage a team of QA engineers and test leads to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to define test scope, environment, and schedules.
• Oversee functional, integration, regression, performance, and UAT testing phases.
• Establish test metrics, defect tracking, and continuous improvement frameworks.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory standards, SLAs, and customer expectations.
• Work closely with delivery and development managers to embed quality in every stage.
• Champion automation frameworks and drive test modernization initiatives.

Requirements

Requirements

• Strong background in software quality assurance and testing within telecom or large enterprise environments.
• Experience managing QA teams and vendors in large-scale IT / telecom programs.
• Hands-on expertise in test lifecycle management, test tools, and automation.
• Solid understanding of telecom networks, BSS / OSS systems, and digital channels.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• ISTQB certification or equivalent preferred.