Software Test Manager

proven; Riyadh; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecom company in Saudi Arabia seeks a Software Test Manager to oversee their QA and testing function. The role involves managing a team to ensure end-to-end quality across critical telecom programs, requiring strong leadership, telecom knowledge, and test management experience. This is an exciting opportunity to impact significant digital initiatives in the region.

Qualifications

• Strong background in software quality assurance and testing.
• Experience managing QA teams in telecom environments.
• Hands-on expertise in test tools and automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the test strategy, planning, and execution across telecom platforms.
• Manage a team of QA engineers to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Champion automation frameworks and drive test modernization initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Stakeholder management

Test lifecycle management

Automation

Education

ISTQB certification

Job description

Hiring:Software Test Manager
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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.
  
• Transferable Iqama