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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