Program Manager -Digital Transformation and QA

TECH AALTO PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Singapore seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead quality engineering and transformation initiatives within the banking sector. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in QA/Testing and program management, with a proven track record of driving large-scale changes and engaging with senior stakeholders. This role requires strong leadership skills, a quality-first mindset, and strategic thinking to enhance operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional experience in QA/Testing and Quality Engineering.
• Experience in program management and transformation leadership within banking.
• Ability to design and implement operating models for QA and testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead transformation programs for modernizing QA and testing.
• Define and execute strategic roadmaps aligned with enterprise goals.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to influence decision-making.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Program Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Agile/SAFe

Transformational Leadership

Education

Program/Project Management Certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, SAFe, MSP)

Job description

Overview

Senior Program Manager – Quality Engineering & Transformation (Banking)

Location: Singapore
Experience: Minimum 15 years
Employment Type: Contract

We are seeking a Senior Program Management Professional with a strong foundation in Quality Engineering and Assurance to lead strategic transformation initiatives within the banking domain. This is a leadership role, requiring proven expertise in driving large-scale change, defining operating models, and engaging with senior stakeholders to deliver measurable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead transformation programs focused on modernizing QA, testing, and delivery operating models within the banking sector.
• Define and execute strategic roadmaps, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals, compliance standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with senior business and technology stakeholders to influence decision-making and embed change.
• Oversee program governance, including budgets, risks, timelines, and KPIs to ensure successful delivery.
• Drive quality engineering transformation initiatives such as automation adoption, shift-left testing, and embedding QA into DevOps.
• Shape and implement new operating models that improve agility, efficiency, and customer experience.
• Manage vendor/partner engagements to ensure delivery excellence across testing and transformation initiatives.
• Provide thought leadership, mentoring, and guidance to transformation and QA teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• 15+ years of professional experience, with a strong foundation in QA/Testing and Quality Engineering.
• Significant experience in program management and transformation leadership, ideally within banking or financial services.
• Proven ability to design and implement operating models for QA, testing, or digital transformation functions.
• Deep understanding of Agile/SAFe, DevOps, and program governance frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills, with experience presenting to C-level leaders.
• Program/Project Management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, SAFe, MSP) preferred.
• Banking regulatory and compliance knowledge will be an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Transformation leadership and program management excellence.
• Strong influence and stakeholder engagement at senior levels.
• Ability to manage complex, multi-stream programs across global environments.
• Strategic thinker with a quality-first mindset.

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