Project Manager (UAT Testing)

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) on a large-scale, complex software transformation programme. You will be responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering UAT across multiple teams, systems and regions, making sure solutions meet business needs before go-live. The programme involves many interdependencies, and priorities can shift as it progresses, so flexibility and comfort with competing demands are essential. **Contract:** 6 months, with extension available **Location**: Bucharest, 2 days/week in the office **Salary: 11.400 RON NET** ## Tasks * Own the end-to-end UAT process: planning, preparation, execution and sign-off * Define the UAT strategy, scope, schedule and entry/exit criteria * Coordinate business users, testers, IT and delivery teams to ensure test scenarios are executed effectively * Oversee test case design and review, and make sure they reflect real business processes * Track, prioritise and manage defects through to resolution, working closely with technical teams * Monitor UAT progress and risks, and escalate issues when needed * Deliver regular status and project health updates to senior stakeholders and executives * Manage dependencies and competing priorities across workstreams * Support the transition to go-live, including readiness assessments and post go-live support ## Requirements * Proven experience as a Project Manager or Test Manager on large, complex IT transformation programmes * Strong hands-on experience leading UAT in global or multi-team environments * Solid understanding of the software testing lifecycle and defect management * Excellent stakeholder management skills, including communication with senior leadership * Ability to coordinate effectively between business and technical teams * Comfort working in a fast-changing environment with competing priorities * Strong communication and reporting skills in English **Nice to Have** * Experience with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, HP ALM) * Experience with post go-live or hypercare support * Project management or testing certification (PMP, PRINCE2, ISTQB, or similar) * Experience working with distributed teams across multiple time zones ## Benefits * Health subscription * Meal Tickets * Paid leaves: 24 days/year * Gym preferential subscription * Instant access to salary via Salarium