About the role
We are looking for a Senior Project Manager / Transformation Lead with a strong Quality Assurance background to lead transformation initiatives and ensure that delivery meets the agreed scope, quality and timelines. The role combines project leadership with hands-on oversight of testing and quality, in close cooperation with business, IT and testing teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate transformation initiatives from planning through delivery and handover - Define project scope, plans and milestones, and track progress against them - Manage risks, issues, dependencies and changes, and escalate where needed - Act as the main point of contact for business and IT stakeholders, with regular status reporting - Define and oversee the quality assurance and testing approach, including test planning, execution and defect management - Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and acceptance criteria before go-live - Coordinate cross-functional teams across business, development and testing - Drive continuous improvement of delivery and quality processes - Ensure continuity of ongoing activities and a smooth handover to the team
Requirements
- Minimum 8 years of professional experience in project management or transformation leadership - Proven experience leading transformation or large-scale change initiatives - Background in QA / software testing, with good understanding of test strategy and defect management - Experience with Agile, Waterfall or hybrid delivery methodologies - Strong stakeholder management skills, including work with senior management - Solid planning, risk management and reporting skills - Experience coordinating cross-functional and distributed teams - Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving and organisational skills - Excellent communication and leadership skills - Fluent English
Nice to Have
- PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent project management certification - ISTQB Certified Tester or equivalent certification - Agile certification (e.g. SAFe, Scrum Master) - Experience with Jira or other test and project management tools - Experience working in large, complex enterprise environments
Benefits
Why join inventYOU
- Work on challenging transformation projects - Combine project leadership with quality assurance expertise - Collaborate with experienced technology and business professionals - Contribute to improving delivery and quality practices - Continue developing your career in project and transformation leadership
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