Test & Commissioning Manager
Role Purpose
The Test & Commissioning Manager is responsible for planning, managing, and
executing testing and commissioning activities for smart city software
platforms and associated field hardware deployments. This role leads internal
testers and external vendors to ensure integrated systems are delivered on
time, meet quality standards, and comply with technical and regulatory
requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Test
& Commissioning Management
- Develop and execute test and
commissioning strategies for smart city applications, platforms, and site
hardware. - Plan system integration testing
(SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), and site acceptance testing (SAT). - Define test plans, test cases,
procedures, and acceptance criteria. - Ensure end-to-end validation of
software, hardware, network, and IoT integrations.
Team
& Vendor Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team
of testers and commissioning engineers. - Coordinate and supervise
third-party vendors and system integrators. - Assign tasks, track progress,
and ensure timely delivery of testing activities. - Act as the primary point of
contact for testing and commissioning across stakeholders.
Smart
City Software & Hardware Testing
- Oversee testing of smart city
applications such as Building Management System, Traffic management, Surveillance,
Lighting, Utilities, Parking, command & control platforms, and
analytics dashboards. - Manage commissioning of site
hardware including sensors, cameras, controllers, communication devices,
and edge equipment. - Ensure seamless integration
between field devices, backend systems, and cloud platforms.
Quality,
Risk & Issue Management
- Identify defects, risks, and
non-conformities; ensure proper tracking and resolution. - Work closely with development,
deployment, and operations teams to resolve issues. - Ensure compliance with project
specifications, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
Documentation
& Reporting
- Prepare commissioning reports,
test results, punch lists, and sign-off documents. - Maintain detailed documentation
for testing procedures and outcomes. - Provide regular status updates
to project managers and senior stakeholders.
Requirements
Required
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in
Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, IT, or related field. - 8+ years of experience in
testing and commissioning, system integration, or large-scale technology
projects. - Strong experience with smart
city systems, IoT platforms, or large enterprise software. - Hands-on knowledge of software
testing methodologies (SIT, UAT, regression, performance). - Experience with field
hardware commissioning and site deployments. - Proven ability to manage cross-functional
teams and external vendors. - Strong understanding of
networking, APIs, databases, and system integrations. - Excellent communication,
coordination, and documentation skills.
Preferred
Qualifications
- Experience working on
government or municipal smart city projects. - Familiarity with cloud
platforms, SCADA, GIS, CCTV, or IoT frameworks. - Certification in testing,
project management, or commissioning is a plus.
Key
Competencies
- Leadership &
decision-making - Problem-solving &
analytical thinking - Stakeholder coordination
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work in dynamic,
multi-site environments
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