release manager

Radiance Technologies Inc.

<div><div>Salary Range: $75,000 - $115,000</div><div></div><div>
Radiance is looking for a release manager to oversee the end-to-end software development lifecycle, ensuring quality, compliance, and timely deployment. Someone with the ability to bridge development, quality assurance, and site reliability teams, manage risks and automate workflows. Key skills include CI/CD knowledge, technical leadership, and strong communication.</div><div></div><div>
Primary Duties:</div><ul><li><div>
Create and manage a release calendar (major, minor, and emergency fixes).</div></li><li><div>
Work with cross-functional teams (developers, testers, IT) to ensure alignment</div></li><li><div>
Manage risks to release scope, schedule, and quality.</div></li><li><div>
Oversee the actual deployment of software updates, often managing non-production environments like sandboxes.</div></li><li><div>
Ensuring that all software adheres to regulations and standards.</div></li><li><div>
Responsible for the configuration control of each environment.</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Required Qualifications</div><ul><li><div>
5+ years of experience in software development, quality assurance, DevSecOps, IT operations, or release/deployment management and strong leadership skills</div></li><li><div>
1-2 years of experience in a leadership or project management role</div></li><li><div>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in computer science, information technology, or related technical field</div></li><li><div>
Proficiency in SDLC, Agile/DevSecOps methodologies, and automation tools</div></li><li><div>
Ability to communicate, manage risk, and conduct stakeholder coordination</div></li><li><div>
US Citizenship</div></li><li><div>
Must have or be able to obtain a Top Secret Clearence</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Desired Qualifications</div><ul><li><div>
Certifications:</div><ul><li><div>
ITIL Foundation</div></li><li><div>
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)</div></li><li><div>
SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE)</div></li><li><div>
DevOps Institute certifications</div></li></ul></li></ul><div>
Radiance Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.</div></div>

Release Manager

Sprezzatura Management Consulting

<div><div><div><b>Position Title: Release Manager</b><br>
<b>Location: Remote (In the U.S)</b></div><div><b>
Other Considerations:</b> U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Required)</div><div></div><div><i><br>
This position is contingent upon contract award.</i></div><div></div><div><b><br>
POSITION SUMMARY</b></div><p></p><p><br>
We are seeking a Release Manager to be responsible for the planning, execution, and oversight of a strategic program with the Department of Veterans Affairs covering over millions of veteran users. This role will involve working with cross-functional teams, managing resources, mitigating risks, and ensuring the successful delivery of programs aligned with business objectives. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, along with a proven track record of managing complex programs from inception to completion.</p><div></div><div><b><br>
RESPONSIBILITIES</b></div><ul><li>
Define release scope with product owners and development teams</li><li>
Manage release timelines, milestones, and code freeze dates</li><li>
Ensure documentation requirementsmeet release criteria</li><li>
Coordinate testing to ensure release isready for deployment</li><li>
Prepare rollback plans andvalidatethe plan with the development team</li><li>
Initiatereleasebuild and verify buildartifacts</li><li>
Communicate release statusand reportto stakeholdersregardingdeployment and stability</li></ul></div><div><div><b><br>
QUALIFICATIONS</b></div><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related scientific/technical discipline. An additional 8 years of relevant experience may be substituted for the required education.</li><li>
Minimum of 10 years of experience managing software, hardware, or system component releases.</li><li>
Significant experience with VA Enterprise Cloud (AWS GovCloud + Azure Gov) and ServiceNow ITSM are required</li><li>
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple releases concurrently</li><li>
Proven track record coordinating across cross-functional teams including QA, Development, Packaging, and Hardware</li><li>
Attention to detail in documenting release schedules, dependencies, and risk assessments</li><li>
Strong communication skills for stakeholder coordination and status reporting</li><li>
Proactive in identifying and resolving scheduling conflicts or risks that may impact release delivery</li><li>
Ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines effectively</li><li>
Familiarity with release automation tools, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to implement and refine release governance and standard operating procedures</li><li>
Experience with enterprise change management and version control systems</li><li><b>
Preferred:</b></li></ul><ul><li>
ITIL Foundation or higher (Information Technology Infrastructure Library)</li><li>
Certified Release Manager (CRM)</li><li>
PMP (Project Management Professional)</li><li>
SAFeRelease Train Engineer (RTE)</li><li>
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer &ndash; Professional</li><li>
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)</li></ul></div><div></div><div><div><b><br>
WORKING CONDITIONS</b></div><div></div><div><br>
Standard Business hours are Monday through Friday. Occasional extended or weekend hours may be required based on operational needs.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
BENEFITS</b></div><div></div><div><br>
Sprezzatura offers a comprehensive and flexible benefit package to include:</div><ul><li>
Medical, Dental, and Vision</li><li>
Health Saving Account (when enrolled ineligible plan) with Company contribution</li><li>
Company paid Life, Accidental Death, Short-term &amp; Long-term Disability</li><li>
Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, &amp; Critical Care Insurance</li><li>
Voluntary Medical &amp; Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts</li><li>
Accrued Paid Time Off &amp; Company Paid Holidays</li><li>
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company match</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
WORK AUTHORIZATION</b></div><div></div><div><br>
Sprezzatura participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.</div></div><div></div><div><b><br>
Sprezzatura </b>is a mission-driven, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that thrives at the intersection of technology, innovation, and impact. We specialize in secure, scalable, and human-centered digital solutions that accelerate government transformation. Our work spans DevSecOps, health IT modernization, intelligent automation, benefits delivery, and digital communications. We partner with agencies ready to evolve&mdash;delivering not just strategy, but measurable execution. Rooted in operational excellence and driven by curiosity, we help our clients navigate complexity with clarity, turning ambitious ideas into real-world outcomes. No buzzwords. Just impact.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
EEO STATEMENT</b></div><div></div><div><br>
Sprezzatura is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Applicants have the right to discuss, disclose, or inquire about compensation without retaliation. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.</div><div></div><div><br>
This job description is not intended to be an employment contract and does not guarantee employment for any specific duration.</div></div>

Ignite Fueling Innovation

<div>Job Description:<p><br>
Ignite is an ISO 9001:2015 and CMMI Services Level 3 certified, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), headquartered in Huntsville, AL. By design, Ignite is a provider of professional services to customers in educational, federal, and commercial industries and in every action seeks to be the preeminent provider within this business space. Ignite upholds our values of competency, collaboration, innovation, reliability, and results through everything we do.</p><br>
<p></p>
<p>Ignite is currently seeking driven, detail-oriented <b>Release Manager</b> to oversee the end-to-end software development lifecycle, ensuring quality, compliance, and timely deployment. Someone with the ability to bridge development, quality assurance, and site reliability teams, manage risks and automate workflows. Key skills include CI/CD knowledge, technical leadership, and strong communication. This position can be filled in Dayton, OH, Huntsville, AL, or St. Louis, MO. Contingent on contract award</p><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:</b></p>
<ul><li>Create and manage a release calendar (major, minor, and emergency fixes).</li>
<li>Work with cross-functional teams (developers, testers, IT) to ensure alignment</li>
<li>Manage risks to release scope, schedule, and quality.</li>
<li>Oversee the actual deployment of software updates, often managing non-production environments like sandboxes.</li>
<li>Ensuring that all software adheres to regulations and standards.</li>
<li>Responsible for the configuration control of each environment.</li></ul><br>
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</div><br>
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<div></div><b>Job Requirements:</b><p><b><br>
Job Requirements and Qualifications:</b></p>
<ul><li>5+ years of experience in software development, quality assurance, DevSecOps, IT operations, or release/deployment management and strong leadership skills</li>
<li>1-2 years of experience in a leadership or project management role</li>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in computer science, information technology, or related technical field</li>
<li>Proficiency in SDLC, Agile/DevSecOps methodologies, and automation tools</li>
<li>Ability to communicate, manage risk, and conduct stakeholder coordination</li>
<li>US Citizenship</li>
<li>Must have or be able to obtain a Top Secret Clearence</li></ul><br>
<p>
</p><p><b>Preferred Qualifications:</b></p>
<ul><li>Certifications:
<ul><li>ITIL Foundation</li>
<li>Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)</li>
<li>SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE)</li>
<li>DevOps Institute certifications</li><br>
</ul></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Security Clearance Requirements</b>:</p>
<p><b>Must have an active TS/SCI Security Clearance or the ability to obtain one.</b></p><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>Education Requirements:</b></p>
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in relevant discipline.</li></ul></div><p></p>

RELEASE MANAGER

PingWind

<div>
 Location: Alexandria, Va
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 Required Clearance: Secret clearnace
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 Certifications: N/A
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 Required Education: BS/BA degree
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 Required Experience: 2 years relevant experience (an additional 4 years experience may be substituted in lieu of degree). Position Description: PingWind is seeking a Release Manager responsible for assisting with coordination, tracking, and execution of controlled releases for MODES III systems and content management platforms in accordance with established processes. Typical Responsibilities/Tasks:
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   Assists with planning, scheduling, and coordination of system and content releases to ensure controlled and orderly deployments.
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   Supports release documentation, tracking, and status reporting to ensure release activities are visible and traceable.
  </li>
  <li>
   Assists with coordination of release activities across development, configuration management, and operations teams to support timely execution.
  </li>
  <li>
   Supports validation of release readiness by confirming required approvals, documentation, and configuration items are in place prior to deployment.
  </li>
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   Assists with post-release activities, including documentation updates, issue tracking, and support to lessons learned. Required Qualifications
  </li>
  <li>
   Must hold or be able to obtain Secret Clearance Desired Qualifications
  </li>
  <li>
   Master's Degree About Pingwind PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is a VA CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and SBA HUBZone Certified with offices in Washington DC and Northern Virginia. www.PingWind.com Our benefits include:
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   Eleven Federal Holidays
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   Paid Time Off accrued each pay period
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   Parental Leave
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   Three medical plan choices with generous employer contribution
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  <li>
   Dental and Vision Insurance
  </li>
  <li>
   Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  </li>
  <li>
   Company paid Life and AD&amp;D Insurance
  </li>
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   401k with competitive matching and vesting schedule
  </li>
  <li>
   Continuing education assistance
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   Short Term / Long Term Disability &amp; Life Insurance
  </li>
  <li>
   Medical, Dependent Care and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
  </li>
  <li>
   Employee Assistance Program
  </li>
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   Wellness benefits include Calm Health app and WellHub gym subsidy (formerly GymPass)
  </li>
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   529 College Savings Plan
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   Legal Insurance
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   Pet Insurance Veterans are encouraged to apply PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Release Manager with Security Clearance

Chalhoub Group

<div><p><b>INSPIRE | EXHILARATE | DELIGHT</b></p><p>
For over seven decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. In its pursuit to excel as a hybrid luxury retailer, the Group has curated a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and strengthened its distribution and marketing expertise for over 400 international names across luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories.</p><p>
Every step at Chalhoub Group is taken to build a future where luxury dreams become reality &mdash; bridging cultures and crafting memorable experiences for our consumers. Be it by constantly reinventing itself, committing to innovation, or embracing new technologies, the Group is shaping the future of luxury retail. It delivers seamless omnichannel experiences across more than 950 stores, online platforms, and mobile apps. Driving this innovation journey is The Greenhouse &mdash; the Group&rsquo;s innovation hub, incubator, and accelerator for startups and emerging businesses, regionally and globally.</p><p>
Chalhoub Group fosters a people-at-heart culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a workplace catalysed by forward thinking and future-proofing. Today, it brings together over 16,000 talented professionals across eight countries in the Middle East, with a presence in LATAM. Their collective efforts have earned the Group the Great Place to Work certification in several markets.</p><p>
Sustainability is at the core of the Group&rsquo;s strategy, guided by a clear commitment to people, partners, and the planet. Chalhoub Group is proud to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact, a signatory of the Women&rsquo;s Empowerment Principles, and to have pledged to reach Net Zero by 2040.<br>
<b>Role Overview</b></p><p>
You will be responsible for providing technical leadership and ensuring the successful implementation of the Release Management, Cutover and Environment Management horizontal stream of the Transformation program</p><p>
You will take the lead on planning, execution, and governance of all ERP system releases, ensuring smooth deployment across SAP environments and minimizing business disruption. In this role, the Lead will work with our System Integrator to develop and execute a detailed cutover plan, managing the transition from legacy systems to SAP ERP, including dry runs, mock cutovers, and go-live activities.</p><p><b>
What you'll be doing</b>
</p><p><i>All of the below are assumed to be in collaboration/cooperation with the System Integrator:</i></p><p><b>
Release Planning &amp; Strategy:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Develop and manage a comprehensive release strategy and schedule for the ERP transformation, ensuring alignment with project timelines and business objectives.</p></li><li><p>
Coordinate with horizontal streams teams (e.g., integration, testing) as well as functional streams to plan, scope, and prioritize releases effectively.</p></li><li><p>
Develop and manage a strategy for handling SAP transports across different system layers (Development, Quality Assurance, Production) to ensure smooth migration of configuration changes, code updates, and other objects.</p></li></ul><p><b>
Release &amp; Transport Planning &amp; Governance:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Establish and maintain governance processes for managing releases, ensuring that all changes, updates, and deployments follow approved procedures and meet quality standards.</p></li><li><p>
Ensure that release risks are identified, documented, and mitigated, including potential impacts on business operations.</p></li><li><p>
Define clear processes for transport requests, approvals, and tracking to ensure that all transports are controlled and properly documented.</p></li><li><p>
Coordinate with SAP functional and technical teams to ensure the timely and accurate movement of transports between the various SAP environments (e.g., Development, Test, Production).</p></li><li><p>
Work closely with SAP Basis teams to schedule and manage transport imports, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing operations or testing activities.</p></li></ul><p><b>
Release Execution &amp; Coordination:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Oversee the execution of all ERP system releases, from development to production, ensuring smooth and timely delivery.</p></li><li><p>
Ensure all transport requests are properly tested in non-production environments (e.g., Quality Assurance) before being promoted to production, minimizing risks of errors or system disruptions.</p></li><li><p>
Collaborate with functional leads to validate that the content of each transport aligns with business requirements and does not negatively impact other system components.</p></li><li><p>
Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to coordinate the release of new functionality, system upgrades, and patches.</p></li></ul><p><b>
Post-Release Support &amp; Monitoring:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Ensure effective post-release monitoring and support, identifying and resolving any issues that arise post-deployment.</p></li><li><p>
Maintain oversight of transport logs and system alerts to proactively identify and address any issues that arise during transport movements.</p></li><li><p>
Provide regular reporting on transport activities, including success rates, errors, and potential risks, to project leadership and stakeholders.</p></li><li><p>
Work with technical teams to implement roll-back strategies if needed, minimizing disruption to the business.</p></li></ul><p><b>
Cutover Strategy Development:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Lead the development of a detailed cutover plan to transition from legacy systems to the new SAP ERP system.</p></li><li><p>
Define clear roles, responsibilities, and timelines for all stakeholders involved in the cutover process.</p></li></ul><p><b>
Cross-System Coordination:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Collaborate with functional leads, IT teams, and external vendors to ensure that all systems and data are properly aligned during the cutover.</p></li><li><p>
Ensure that key integration points between legacy and SAP systems are identified and effectively managed.</p></li></ul><p><b>
Testing &amp; Simulation:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Manage dry runs and mock cutovers to validate the cutover plan, ensuring the team is prepared for the live cutover.</p></li><li><p>
Identify potential risks or issues during testing and work with relevant teams to implement solutions ahead of the actual cutover.</p></li></ul><p><b>
Go-Live Cutover Execution:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Oversee the live cutover process, ensuring that all systems are transitioned smoothly with minimal disruption to business operations.</p></li><li><p>
Coordinate with data migration teams, technical teams, and business units to ensure data integrity and system functionality during and after the cutover.</p></li></ul><p><b>
Environment Strategy &amp; Planning:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Develop and maintain an environment management strategy, ensuring that all system environments (e.g., development, testing, staging, production) are properly managed and aligned with the project timeline.</p></li><li><p>
Plan and manage the provisioning, configuration, and maintenance of environments required for the ERP system.</p></li></ul><p><b>
Environment Setup &amp; Configuration:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Oversee the setup, configuration, and management of test environments, ensuring they mirror production systems and are connected to external testing systems as required.</p></li><li><p>
Ensure environments are updated with the correct data and configurations in preparation for testing, integration, and release.</p></li></ul><p><b>
Environment Monitoring &amp; Maintenance:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Monitor the usage and performance of all ERP environments to ensure they are functioning as expected and are available for testing and development activities.</p></li><li><p>
Troubleshoot any environment-related issues, ensuring minimal disruption to testing and release schedules.</p></li></ul><p><b>
Environment Access Management:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Manage user access to the various ERP environments, ensuring that only authorized personnel have access to development, testing, and production environments.</p></li><li><p>
Ensure proper audit trails and controls are in place to manage access, changes, and usage across environments.</p></li></ul><p><b>
Stakeholder Communication:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Act as the central point of communication between technical teams, business stakeholders, and external vendors regarding releases, cutover activities, and environment management.</p></li><li><p>
Provide regular status updates and reports on release readiness, cutover progress, and environment status to project leadership and stakeholders.</p></li><li><p>
Identify and manage risks and issues related to releases, cutover, and environment management, ensuring timely resolution or escalation as needed.</p></li><li><p>
Develop and implement mitigation plans to minimize the impact</p></li></ul><p><b>
What you&rsquo;ll need to succeed</b>
</p><ul><li><p>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.</p></li><li><p>
Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, ITIL, ERP certifications) is a plus</p></li><li><p>
Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in technology implementation and management.</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>
Strong understanding of business processes and how they are supported by ERP systems.</p></li><li><p>
Experience working with ERP and enterprise systems is mandatory, in design, deployment, Release Management, Cutover and Environment Management and support</p></li><li><p>
Experience working with <b>SAP is MANDATORY</b>, and ideally with <b>S/4 HANA </b>versions</p></li><li><p>
Prior demonstrated experience of working with SAP Basis / Transports and Environment Management</p></li><li><p>
Experience managing large hybrid teams comprised of internal and external resources</p></li><li><p>
Experience managing external vendors to a budget / target and ensuring close scope management</p></li><li><p>
Strong stakeholder management</p></li><li><p>
Ability to manage resistance and operational disruption</p></li><li><p>
Solution-oriented mindset</p></li><li><p>
Strong communication and negotiation skills</p></li></ul><p><b>
What we can offer you</b>
</p><p>With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day.
</p><p>We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts.
</p><p><b>We Invite All Applicants to Apply</b></p><p>
It Takes Diversity Of Thought, Culture, Background, Differing Abilities and Perspectives to truly Inspire, Exhilarate and Delight our customers. At Chalhoub Group, we are committed to inclusion and diversity.</p><p>
We welcome all applicants to apply and be part of our exciting future. We ensure equal opportunity for all our applicants without regard to gender, age, race, religion, national origin or disability status.</p></div>

Lead, Release & Cutover Management

Starlink Qatar

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 <p>
  The
  <strong>
   Quality &amp; Acceptance Lead
  </strong>
  is responsible for defining and governing the quality assurance, testing, and acceptance framework across projects and products. The role ensures solutions meet defined requirements, standards, and acceptance criteria before deployment and handover to operations.
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  Acting as the gatekeeper of quality, this role ensures consistency, compliance, and readiness across the delivery lifecycle.
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  Duties &amp; Responsibilities
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  <strong>
   Quality Framework &amp; Standards
  </strong>
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   Define and maintain the organization&rsquo;s QA and acceptance strategy.
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   Establish testing standards, templates, and quality gates.
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   Ensure alignment with governance, compliance, and delivery frameworks.
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   Test &amp; Acceptance Management
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   Oversee test planning and execution across projects and products.
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   Coordinate System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and acceptance activities.
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   Ensure traceability between requirements, testing, and acceptance criteria.
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   Approve readiness for release and operational handover.
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   Defect &amp; Issue Management
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   Establish defect management processes and tools.
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   Monitor defect trends and drive root cause analysis.
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   Ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented.
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   Stakeholder &amp; Vendor Coordination
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   Coordinate with project managers, product teams, vendors, and operations.
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   Facilitate acceptance workshops and sign-off processes.
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   Ensure vendors meet contractual quality and acceptance requirements.
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  <strong>
   Reporting &amp; Continuous Improvement
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  <li>
   Track and report quality metrics and testing progress.
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   Identify quality risks and improvement opportunities.
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   Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
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  Skills &amp; Abilities
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  <strong>
   Core Competencies
  </strong>
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   Quality assurance and testing governance
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   Test planning and acceptance management
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   Requirements traceability and validation
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   Defect and risk management
  </li>
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   Stakeholder and vendor coordination
  </li>
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  <strong>
   Leadership &amp; Behavioral Skills
  </strong>
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   High attention to detail and quality mindset
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   Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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   Communication and coordination skills
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   Ability to enforce standards and governance
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   Structured and process-oriented thinking
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  Education &amp; Background
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s in
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    IT, Computer Science, Engineering
   </strong>
   , or related field.
  </li>
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   8&ndash;12+ years in QA, testing, or delivery roles.
  </li>
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   Experience managing UAT, SIT, and acceptance processes.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Preferred Certifications
  </strong>
 </p>
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  <li>
   ISTQB or equivalent QA certification
  </li>
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   Agile/Scrum (advantage)
  </li>
  <li>
   PMP or PRINCE2 (nice to have)
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Typical Previous Roles
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   QA Manager, Test Manager, Release Manager, Delivery Manager
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  Preferred Tools / Soft Skills
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Preferred Tools
  </strong>
 </p>
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  <li>
   Test Management: TestRail, Zephyr, Xray
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   Automation &amp; Testing: Selenium, Cypress, Postman
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   Tracking &amp; Collaboration: Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams
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   Reporting: Power BI, Advanced Excel
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   Soft Skills
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   Strong attention to detail and quality focus
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   Ability to coordinate across multiple teams and vendors
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   Excellent communication and documentation skills
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   Problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset
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Quality & Acceptance Lead

PROZ TECHNOLOGIES

<p><b>JOB DESCRIPTION</b></p><p>The Quality &amp; Acceptance Lead is responsible for defining and governing the quality assurance, testing, and acceptance framework across projects and products.</p><p>The role ensures solutions meet defined requirements, standards, and acceptance criteria before deployment and handover to operations.</p><p>This role acts as the gatekeeper of quality, ensuring consistency, compliance, and readiness across the delivery lifecycle.</p><p><b>DUTIES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES</b></p><p><b>Quality Framework &amp; Standards</b></p><ul><li>Define and maintain the organization&rsquo;s QA and acceptance strategy.</li><li>Establish testing standards, templates, and quality gates.</li><li>Ensure alignment with governance, compliance, and delivery frameworks</li></ul><p><b>Test &amp; Acceptance Management</b></p><ul><li>Oversee test planning and execution across projects and products.</li><li>Coordinate System Integration Testing (SIT), UAT, and acceptance activities.</li><li>Ensure traceability between requirements, testing, and acceptance criteria.</li><li>Approve readiness for release and operational handover.</li></ul><p><b>Defect &amp; Issue Management</b></p><ul><li>Establish defect management processes and tools.</li><li>Monitor defect trends and drive root cause analysis.</li><li>Ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented.</li></ul><p><b>Stakeholder &amp; Vendor Coordination</b></p><ul><li>Coordinate with project managers, product teams, vendors, and operations.</li><li>Facilitate acceptance workshops and sign-off processes.</li><li>Ensure vendors meet contractual quality and acceptance requirements.</li></ul><p><b>Reporting &amp; Continuous Improvement</b></p><ul><li>Track and report quality metrics and testing progress.</li><li>Identify quality risks and improvement opportunities.</li><li>Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement.</li><li>Establish testing standards, templates, and quality gates.</li><li>Ensure alignment with governance, compliance, and delivery frameworks.</li></ul><p><b>SKILLS &amp; ABILITIES</b></p><p><b>Core Competencies</b></p><ul><li>Quality assurance and testing governance</li><li>Test planning and acceptance management</li><li>Requirements traceability and validation</li><li>Defect and risk management</li><li>Stakeholder and vendor coordination</li></ul><p><b>Leadership &amp; Behavioral Skills</b></p><ul><li>High attention to detail and quality mindset</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Communication and coordination skills</li><li>Ability to enforce standards and governance</li><li>Structured and process-oriented thinking</li></ul><p><b>POTENTIAL BACKGROUND</b></p><p><b>Education:</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.</li></ul><p><b>Experience:</b></p><ul><li>8&ndash;12+ years in QA, testing, or delivery roles</li><li>Experience managing UAT, SIT, and acceptance processes</li></ul><p><b>Preferred Certifications:</b></p><ul><li>ISTQB or equivalent QA certification</li><li>Agile/Scrum (advantage)</li><li>PMP or PRINCE2 (nice to have)</li></ul><p><b>Typical Previous Roles:</b></p><ul><li>QA Manager, Test Manager, Release Manager, Delivery Manager</li></ul><p><b>PREFERRED TOOLS / SOFT SKILLS</b></p><p><b>Preferred Tools</b></p><ul><li>Test Management: TestRail, Zephyr, Xray</li><li>Automation &amp; Testing: Selenium, Cypress, Postman</li><li>Tracking &amp; Collaboration: Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams</li><li>Reporting: Power BI, Advanced Excel</li></ul><p><b>Soft Skills</b></p><ul><li>Strong attention to detail and quality focus</li><li>Ability to coordinate across multiple teams and vendors</li><li>Excellent communication and documentation skills</li><li>Problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset</li></ul><p>Job Type: Permanent</p><p>Pay: Up to QAR20,000.00 per month</p>

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