Delivery Manager / Program Manager - QA Transformation

Job Description Roles & Responsibilities 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. 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. Desired Candidate Profile 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. Company Industry IT - Software Services Department / Functional Area IT Software Keywords Delivery Manager / Program Manager - QA Transformation Get real-time job updates only on our App