Who We Are

Akkodis, is a global leader in the engineering and R&D market that is leveraging the power of connected data to accelerate innovation and digital transformation. With a shared passion for technology and talent, 50,000 engineers and digital experts deliver deep cross-sector expertise in 30 countries across North America, EMEA and APAC. Akkodis offers broad industry experience, and strong know-how in key technology sectors such as mobility, software & technology services, robotics, testing, simulations, data security, AI & data analytics. The combined IT and engineering expertise brings a unique end-to-end solution offering, with four service lines - Consulting, Solutions, Talents and Academy - to support clients in rethinking their product development and business processes, improve productivity, minimize time to market and shape a smarter and more sustainable tomorrow. Akkodis is part of the Adecco Group. Akkodis is a commercial brand under which both AKKA and Modis entities operate.

Scope

As we grow our delivery footprint in Singapore and the APAC region, we are looking for a Practice Lead / Project Manager to drive software testing and quality assurance engagements, contribute to presales and practice development, and shape high-impact solutions across regulated and mission-critical industries.

You will oversee the delivery of software testing, validation, and automation projects and act as a technical and project lead for end-to-end engagements. This role combines technical ownership, project management, and practice leadership, with opportunities to contribute to presales and capability building for future projects across various industries (e.g., defense, telco, media, etc.).

The role is ideal for someone who is passionate about quality assurance, automation frameworks, and building cross-functional testing teams, while also thriving in client-facing and business-enabling contexts.

Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Quality Assurance

• Lead the delivery of test automation and validation workstreams (unit, integration, end-to-end).
• Define and manage project scope, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Oversee software quality lifecycle from test strategy to execution and reporting.
• Monitor risks, compliance, and progress aligned to project KPIs.
• Coordinate with technical and QA teams to ensure solution quality and velocity.

Practice & Technical Leadership

• Establish and promote best practices in automated testing, validation, and CI/CD workflows.
• Maintain and enhance test frameworks to ensure robustness, traceability, and efficiency across projects.
• Collaborate with Akkodis global Testing Practice teams and international Delivery Centers to align on solution design, delivery models, and technical accelerators.
• Localize global best practices to suit regional project needs, client environments, and compliance requirements.
• Work with internal delivery teams to continuously improve testing tools, processes, and methodologies.
• Guide junior engineers, oversee onboarding of consultants, and foster a knowledge-sharing culture within the team.

Pre-Sales & Client Engagement

• Support RFQ responses and solution proposals for new and existing clients.
• Participate in technical scoping, estimation, and presentation of QA capabilities.
• Represent Akkodis in discovery sessions and solutioning workshops with clients.

Certifications (Preferred)

ISTQB, PMP, Agile Scrum Master, or equivalent.

Experience & Skills

• 8+ years in software testing/QA with increasing responsibility; 3+ years in project or team leadership.
• Strong knowledge of test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Robot Framework, Selenium, or similar).
• Hands-on experience with .NET, Java, Python, or C#-based environments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI), Jira, Xray, and DevOps workflows.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams with sprint-based delivery.

Required Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field.

What We Offer

• A high-impact role with visibility across regional and global client engagements, including collaboration with leading multinational companies and the possibility of supporting projects across the APAC region and beyond.
• Opportunity to lead and shape a growing Testing & QA practice within Akkodis Singapore.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and complex delivery environments, with access to global communities of practice and delivery centers.
• Career development pathways toward Practice Management, Technical Leadership, or Program Direction.
• A collaborative, diverse, and purpose-driven culture that values initiative, curiosity, and ownership.
• Commitment to continuous learning and upskilling, including training programs, certifications, and knowledge exchange with global teams.