Descrizione:
Quality Assurance & Test Manager
Remote – Portugal
6-Month Contract
Global Logistics Organisation
We are seeking an experienced
Quality Assurance & Test Manager
to lead quality governance for a major enterprise-wide
network transformation programme
within a global logistics environment.
This is a high-impact contract role, ideal for a senior QA leader with deep enterprise network transformation experience and a passion for embedding structured quality practices into complex organisations.
Programme Overview
The organisation is undertaking the full replacement of legacy Cisco Systems infrastructure with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (Aruba) technologies across:
Underlay network architecture
SD-WAN
SD-LAN
Routers, switches, and wireless access points
This transformation spans global operations and is critical to future scalability, security, and performance.
The Role
The
Quality Assurance & Test Manager
carries a dual mandate:
1️⃣ Technical & Operational Quality Assurance
Ensure the transformed network environment meets defined technical, operational, performance, and security standards.
2️⃣ Capability & Culture Transformation
Establish and embed a sustainable QA and structured testing culture across:
The in-house network function
A third-party service provider with limited exposure to enterprise-grade QA practices
This role is not just delivery-focused — it is organisationally transformational.
Key Responsibilities
You will:
Define and implement the end-to-end QA & Test governance framework
Establish structured quality gates across all programme phases
Govern testing across underlay, SD-WAN and SD-LAN domains
Drive quality accountability across internal and external teams
Introduce measurable KPIs and quality performance dashboards
Certify operational readiness prior to go-live
Provide executive-level quality assurance statements and reporting
Core Deliverables
✔ QA & Test Management Framework and Quality Policy
✔ QA & Test Strategy and End-to-End Test Plan
✔ Quality Gate Entry/Exit Criteria and Evidence Packs
✔ RACI Matrix for QA & Test Responsibilities
✔ Quality Performance Dashboard and KPI Reporting
✔ Test Summary Reports and QA Statements
✔ Quality Capability Development Plan (internal & third-party)
✔ Operational Readiness Certification & Quality Sign-off Packs
We are looking for:
Proven experience as a
QA/Test Manager
in enterprise network transformation programmes
Strong understanding of:
Cisco enterprise environments
HPE Aruba networking technologies
SD-WAN / SD-LAN implementations
Experience establishing QA frameworks in environments lacking structured testing maturity
Strong governance, documentation, and executive reporting capability
Experience working with third-party service providers in outsourced models
Excellent stakeholder engagement skills
Fluent English (Portuguese is advantageous)
Ideal Background
10+ years in network quality assurance / test leadership
Experience in logistics, supply chain, or other globally distributed environments preferred
ITIL, ISTQB, or equivalent QA certifications beneficial