Delivery Manager / Program Manager - QA Transformation

CodeNinja is a next-generation technology consulting firm specialising in AI-powered transformation, enterprise software delivery, and Quality Engineering. Headquartered in the Gulf region and operating across the MENA, South Asia, and global markets, CodeNinja partners with Tier-1 banks, government entities, and large enterprises to design, build, and run mission-critical technology programs.

With deep expertise in QA transformation, test automation, DevOps modernisation, and AI/ML engineering, CodeNinja's teams combine global delivery standards with in-market contextual knowledge — ensuring outcomes that are compliant, scalable, and commercially aligned with client objectives.

For the Client's Test Management Enablement & Automation engagement, CodeNinja brings a dedicated 12-person specialist team spanning Test Management, Automation Engineering, AI/ML, and Performance Testing — all governed under a structured 20-week program delivery framework.

The Delivery Manager / Project Manager serves as the overall engagement owner and single point of accountability for the Client's Test Management Enablement & Automation program. This role is responsible for governance, delivery assurance, and stakeholder management across all three workstreams within a structured 20-week timeline — operating at the intersection of QA transformation, client engagement, and programme execution.

•        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.

•        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.