Test & Commissioning Manager (Qatar-based, 6-month contract, extendable)
Newtone consulting
Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Test & Commissioning Manager to own the end-to-end testing lifecycle of complex, multi-domain technology programmes. The role covers test strategy, planning, execution and go-live readiness across software, AI, infrastructure, network, OT/SCADA and cybersecurity, while coordinating internal teams, customers and third-party vendors. This is a hands-on leadership position requiring strong technical breadth and customer-facing delivery experience.
Responsibilities:
Define and maintain the test and commissioning strategy, master test plan, schedule, entry/exit criteria, environments and reporting cadence
Lead test planning and execution across system integration, UAT, operational readiness, performance, resilience, security and commissioning
Run workshops with technical leads and customers to define requirements, acceptance criteria, operational scenarios and test cases
Coordinate test resources, environments, data, tools and vendors; manage risks, issues, defects and retesting through to closure
Establish quality gates, requirements traceability and sign-off packs; provide go/no-go recommendations based on readiness and residual risk
Manage and coach test engineers and specialist partners, ensuring consistent methods and documentation quality
Coordinate VAPT activities across remote sites, on-premises, cloud and applications, including evaluation and selection of third-party testing vendors
Align test activities with domain project managers to meet the programme schedule
Report status, defects and risks to programme leadership and customer stakeholders
Technical domains covered:
Software: API, cloud, web application and end-user scenario testing
AI: LLM testing, ML model validation, video analytics testing
Performance: load, stress and reliability testing (Master SCADA/OT, web applications, Azure)
Network & WAN: NOC testing, passive and active ICT infrastructure
IT infrastructure: monitoring solutions and service deployment validation
Cybersecurity: VAPT management
Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT or a related field (equivalent experience considered)
8+ years in testing, QA, systems integration or commissioning, including 3+ years leading complex test programmes or teams
Proven ownership of end-to-end test strategy and execution across multiple technical domains, ideally in enterprise, public-sector, critical infrastructure, OT/SCADA or large-scale cloud environments
Strong test management, defect management, requirements traceability, risk-based testing and sign-off experience
Working knowledge of API, web, cloud, performance, network, infrastructure and cybersecurity testing, with the ability to lead domain specialists
Experience working with customers, system integrators and third-party vendors in structured delivery programmes
Excellent communication, workshop facilitation, prioritisation and decision-making skills
Preferred:
Certifications: ISTQB Advanced Test Manager, ISEB, PMI, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum; security certification such as CISSP, CISM or CEH
Azure testing, CI/CD, test automation and tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence, Postman, JMeter, LoadRunner, k6
AI/ML evaluation, LLM risk controls, computer vision/video analytics or responsible AI assurance
OT/SCADA, NOC operations, ICT infrastructure, VAPT coordination or regulated/mission-critical environments
