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

• 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

• 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

• Health subscription

• Meal Tickets

• Paid leaves: 24 days/year

• Gym preferential subscription

• Instant access to salary via Salarium