Delivery Manager / Program Manager - QA Transformation

About Codeninja

About The Role

• The Delivery Manager / Project Manager serves as the overall engagement owner and single point of accountability for the Client's Test Management Enablement & Automation program.
• This role is responsible for governance, delivery assurance, and stakeholder management across all three workstreams within a structured 20-week timeline — operating at the intersection of QA transformation, client engagement, and programme execution.
• Key Responsibilities* Own end-to-end engagement delivery, ensuring milestones and KPIs are consistently met across all three workstreams within the 20-week timeline.
• Represent CodeNinja in the Client's Steering Committee meetings and Programme Governance Board sessions.
• Track milestones, manage risks and issues, and maintain a live programme risk register with active mitigation actions.
• Serve as the primary escalation path for the Client's stakeholders on all delivery, scope, and commercial matters.
• Govern scope control, change requests, and commercial boundaries — ensuring formal sign-off at each phase gate.
• Coordinate resource allocation and sprint planning across onsite and offsite delivery teams.
• Produce weekly status reports, monthly executive dashboards, and quarterly maturity reviews.
• Ensure full compliance with the Client's security policies, SAMA IT Governance requirements, and NDA obligations.
• **Requirements*** 15+ years of delivery management experience in enterprise IT programmes, with at least 5 years in banking or financial services.
• Proven track record managing QA transformation, automation, or DevOps modernisation programmes for Tier-1 banks.
• Experience operating within SAMA-regulated environments and navigating Saudi financial sector governance expectations.
• Strong executive stakeholder management skills — comfortable presenting at CIO/CTO level.
• Proficiency in Agile/Scrum delivery methodologies with formal certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or CSM).
• Hands-on experience with Jira-based project tracking, CI/CD pipelines, and test management tooling.
• Fluent in English; Arabic language skills are a strong advantage.
• Preferred Certifications: PMP®, PRINCE2® Practitioner, CSM, ITIL v4 Foundation, SAFe Agilist (bonus).
• Why Join CodeNinja?* Work on high-impact, flagship banking transformation programs with a Tier-1 Saudi financial institution.
• Be part of a team that's shaping the future of AI-enabled test automation in the MENA region.
• Collaborate with world-class QA professionals across onsite and offsite delivery models.
• Access to continuous upskilling — certifications, AI/ML tooling, and emerging QA methodologies.
• Competitive compensation with performance-linked incentives and career progression pathways.
• A culture that values technical excellence, ownership, and innovation without bureaucracy.

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