Quality Assurance & Test Manager📍 Remote – Portugal📅 6-Month Contract🌍 Global Logistics OrganisationWe are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance & Test Manager to lead quality governance for a major enterprise-wide network transformation programme within a global logistics environment.This is a high-impact contract role, ideal for a senior QA leader with deep enterprise network transformation experience and a passion for embedding structured quality practices into complex organisations.Programme OverviewThe organisation is undertaking the full replacement of legacy Cisco Systems infrastructure with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (Aruba) technologies across:Underlay network architectureSD-WANSD-LANRouters, switches, and wireless access pointsThis transformation spans global operations and is critical to future scalability, security, and performance.The RoleThe Quality Assurance & Test Manager carries a dual mandate:1️⃣ Technical & Operational Quality AssuranceEnsure the transformed network environment meets defined technical, operational, performance, and security standards.2️⃣ Capability & Culture TransformationEstablish and embed a sustainable QA and structured testing culture across:The in-house network functionA third-party service provider with limited exposure to enterprise-grade QA practicesThis role is not just delivery-focused — it is organisationally transformational.Key ResponsibilitiesYou will:Define and implement the end-to-end QA & Test governance frameworkEstablish structured quality gates across all programme phasesGovern testing across underlay, SD-WAN and SD-LAN domainsDrive quality accountability across internal and external teamsIntroduce measurable KPIs and quality performance dashboardsCertify operational readiness prior to go-liveProvide executive-level quality assurance statements and reportingCore Deliverables✔ QA & Test Management Framework and Quality Policy✔ QA & Test Strategy and End-to-End Test Plan✔ Quality Gate Entry/Exit Criteria and Evidence Packs✔ RACI Matrix for QA & Test Responsibilities✔ Quality Performance Dashboard and KPI Reporting✔ Test Summary Reports and QA Statements✔ Quality Capability Development Plan (internal & third-party)✔ Operational Readiness Certification & Quality Sign-off PacksWe are looking for:Proven experience as a QA/Test Manager in enterprise network transformation programmesStrong understanding of:Cisco enterprise environmentsHPE Aruba networking technologiesSD-WAN / SD-LAN implementationsExperience establishing QA frameworks in environments lacking structured testing maturityStrong governance, documentation, and executive reporting capabilityExperience working with third-party service providers in outsourced modelsExcellent stakeholder engagement skillsFluent English (Portuguese is advantageous)Ideal Background10+ years in network quality assurance / test leadershipExperience in logistics, supply chain, or other globally distributed environments preferredITIL, ISTQB, or equivalent QA certifications beneficial