Job description

The Digital Test Manager role at Cognizant in Abu Dhabi leads end-to-end QA delivery across Functional, Non-Functional, and UAT testing for mid-to-large scale digital transformation programs. The role covers QA management for critical Airline systems including PSS, Amadeus, Ticketing, DCS, Check-In, and GDS across Web and Mobile channels. Responsibilities include managing the full testing lifecycle—planning, execution, defect management, and reporting—while acting as a communication bridge between IT, business, and cross-functional teams. The manager guides and mentors testing teams to deliver high-quality software, utilizes ALM tools such as Azure DevOps and Jira for metrics and tracking, manages risks and issues proactively, implements and refines testing frameworks and processes, and collaborates with Agile release teams to ensure seamless releases. The position drives continuous improvement in QA methodologies, fosters a culture of quality and ownership, and ensures adherence to best practices across all testing activities within airline technology transformation initiatives.