Manager Automation (QA & DevOps) || مدير عمليات الأتمتة و ضمان الجودة

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<p dir = "auto">The Manager – Automation will lead enterprise-wide automation strategy across testing, infrastructure, and operational workflows. This role ensures scalable automation frameworks, CI/CD integration, and quality engineering practices to enhance delivery speed, reliability, and operational efficiency within the Center of Excellence (CoE).&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir = "auto">This role will report to the COE Director.&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir = "auto">RESPONSIBILITIES&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir = "auto">Strategic:&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir = "auto">Define and drive enterprise automation strategy across QA, DevOps, and operations.&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir = "auto">Align automation initiatives with business KPIs, delivery timelines, and cost optimization.&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir = "auto">Establish governance, standards, and best practices for automation frameworks.&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir = "auto">Drive adoption of AI/ML-based testing and intelligent automation where applicable.&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir = "auto">Develop automation roadmap including tools, frameworks, and scalability planning.&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir = "auto">Technical:&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir = "auto">Oversee design and implementation of automation frameworks (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Robot).&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir = "auto">Lead CI/CD automation using Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps.&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir = "auto">Implement API, performance, and end-to-end automation strategies.&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir = "auto">Integrate automation with cloud platforms (AWS, OCI, Azure) and container ecosystems (Docker, Kubernetes).&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir = "auto">Ensure automation coverage across UI, API, database, and infrastructure layers.&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir = "auto">Drive scripting and automation using Python, Java, or JavaScript.&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir = "auto">Implement monitoring, reporting dashboards (Grafana, Allure).&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir = "auto">Ensure security testing integration (SAST, DAST, DevSecOps practices).&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir = "auto">Optimize automation execution time, stability, and scalability.&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir = "auto">Oversee tool selection, licensing, and framework optimization.&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir = "auto">People:&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir = "auto">Lead and mentor automation teams, QA engineers, and SDETs.&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir = "auto">Define KPIs and performance metrics for automation maturity.&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir = "auto">Collaborate with DevOps, Development, and Product teams.&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir = "auto">Drive training and upskilling initiatives in automation technologies.&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir = "auto">Manage hiring, performance reviews, and team capacity planning.&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir = "auto">Promote culture of quality engineering and continuous improvement.&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir = "auto">Internal:&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir = "auto">QA &amp; Automation Teams&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir = "auto">Vendors and Tool Providers&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir = "auto">ROLE SPECIFICATIONS&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir = "auto">Qualification&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir = "auto">Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir = "auto">Certification&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir = "auto">Certifications such as ISTQB Advanced, DevOps, or Cloud certifications are preferred.&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir = "auto">Experience&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir = "auto">Minimum 8–12 years of experience in automation and QA, with at least 3–5 years in leadership role. Strong expertise in automation frameworks, CI/CD, performance testing, and cloud-native environments. Proven experience managing large-scale automation initiatives.&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir = "auto">Skills&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir = "auto">Functional:&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir = "auto">Automation Frameworks&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir = "auto">CI/CD &amp; DevOps&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir = "auto">API &amp; Performance Testing&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir = "auto">Cloud &amp; Containerization&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir = "auto">Scripting (Python/Java/JS)&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir = "auto">Monitoring &amp; Reporting&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir = "auto">Security Testing&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir = "auto">Test Strategy &amp; Governance&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir = "auto">Behavioral:&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir = "auto">Leadership &amp; Mentoring&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir = "auto">Strategic Thinking&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir = "auto">Communication&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir = "auto">Problem Solving&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir = "auto">Decision Making&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir = "auto">Time Management&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir = "auto">Continuous Learning&nbsp;</p>
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