Senior Test Manager
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About the Role
RiDiK (CLPS) seeks a Senior Test Manager/Director with deep banking domain expertise to lead large-scale testing engagements, QE transformation, and AI-led testing in Jeddah. Requires 20+ years in Testing/QE with 15+ years in Test Management leadership roles and experience with KSA/GCC banks.
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Responsibilities
- Own end to end Test Strategy, Planning, Execution, Governance, and Release Management across Banking programs
- Lead testing for BAU, CRs, Regulatory Programs, Production Releases, and Strategic Transformation Initiatives
- Drive QE Transformation, Automation, Continuous Testing, and AI/GenAI adoption across the testing lifecycle
- Establish and govern quality KPIs, dashboards, release readiness, risk management, and defect prevention frameworks
- Manage large distributed teams, Implementation partners, and multi stream delivery programs
- Partner with Business, Technology, PMO, and Executive Leadership to ensure predictable and high quality releases
- Champion a Quality First and Automation mindset, embedding quality from requirements through production and driving a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Requirements
- 20+ years in Testing/QE with 15+ years in Test Management leadership roles
- Strong Banking domain experience across Core Banking, Digital Banking, Payments (SWIFT, RTGS, ACH, Cards, ISO 20022), Corporate & Retail Banking, Treasury & Trade Finance, Mobile, Internet & Omni channel Banking
- Proven experience working with KSA/GCC Banks
- Expertise in Test Governance, Quality Metrics, Release Management, Risk Management, and Stakeholder Management
- Hands on experience in Agile, DevOps, Test Automation, API Testing, Performance Testing, and AI enabled Testing
- Experience managing large QE teams (50+ members) and multi vendor delivery models
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Role Overview
- Seeking a seasoned Senior Test Manager/Director with deep expertise in Core Banking, Digital Banking, Payments, Corporate Banking, Retail Banking, Treasury, Trade Finance, and Channels.
- The individual will lead large scale testing engagements, BAU delivery, Change Requests (CRs), Regulatory initiatives, and Strategic Transformation Releases while driving a Quality First culture, QE Transformation, AI led Testing, Governance, and Executive Stakeholder Management.
Key Responsibilities
- Own end to end Test Strategy, Planning, Execution, Governance, and Release Management across Banking programs.
- Lead testing for BAU, CRs, Regulatory Programs, Production Releases, and Strategic Transformation Initiatives.
- Drive QE Transformation, Automation, Continuous Testing, and AI/GenAI adoption across the testing lifecycle.
- Establish and govern quality KPIs, dashboards, release readiness, risk management, and defect prevention frameworks.
- Manage large distributed teams, Implementation partners, and multi stream delivery programs.
- Partner with Business, Technology, PMO, and Executive Leadership to ensure predictable and high quality releases.
- Champion a Quality First and Automation mindset, embedding quality from requirements through production and driving a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Required Skills & Experience
- 20+ years in Testing/QE with 15+ years in Test Management leadership roles.
- Strong Banking domain experience across: Core Banking, Digital Banking, Payments (SWIFT, RTGS, ACH, Cards, ISO 20022), Corporate & Retail Banking, Treasury & Trade Finance, Mobile, Internet & Omni channel Banking.
- Proven experience working with KSA/GCC Banks.
- Expertise in Test Governance, Quality Metrics, Release Management, Risk Management, and Stakeholder Management.
- Hands on experience in Agile, DevOps, Test Automation, API Testing, Performance Testing, and AI enabled Testing.
- Experience managing large QE teams (50+ members) and multi vendor delivery models.
About CLPS RiDiK
- RiDiK is a global technology solutions provider and a subsidiary of CLPS Incorporation (NASDAQ: CLPS), delivering cutting edge end to end services across banking, wealth management, and e commerce.
- With deep expertise in AI, cloud, big data, and blockchain, we support clients across Asia, North America, and the Middle East in driving digital transformation and achieving sustainable growth.
- Operating from regional hubs in 10 countries and backed by a global delivery network, we combine local insight with technical excellence to deliver real, measurable impact.
- Join RiDiK and be part of an innovative, fast growing team shaping the future of technology across industries.
Application Notes
- We will review applications on a rolling basis until 14th June 2026 and early submissions are encouraged.
- Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.
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