Change Manager - Test Automation

Location Cape Town
Discipline: IT & Telecoms
Job type: Contract
Contact name: Erika Reeves

Contact email: erika@networkersint.co.za
Job ref: 44640
Published: 1 day ago
Overview

We on the hunt for a Change Manager to lead the implementation of a new enterprise test automation tool across all platforms. The primary objective of this role is to drive the adoption of automated testing practices, enabling a future-ready testing capability, accelerating time-to-production, and improving execution speed across technology teams.

Responsibilities

As a Change Manager, you will:

  • Develop and lead the change management approach for the test automation implementation.

  • Assess the impact of change across QA, testing, development, and business teams.

  • Create and execute a comprehensive change plan, including stakeholder engagement, communications, training, and adoption strategies.

  • Anticipate and manage resistance to change, particularly within testing teams.

  • Provide guidance to technology and delivery teams on best practices for managing people through change.

  • Monitor, track, and report on change readiness and adoption metrics to ensure successful implementation.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Formal Change Management certification (mandatory).

  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Change Manager.

  • Proven ability to operate effectively at both strategic and hands-on delivery levels.

  • Strong understanding of how individuals transition through change and the ability to manage common resistance patterns.

  • Demonstrated experience working closely with technology delivery teams.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

  • Experience in testing, QA, or test automation initiatives.

  • Familiarity with the testing lifecycle.

  • Exposure to Agile methodologies or large-scale technology implementations.

If you are a results-driven Change Manager with a passion for driving successful technology transformations, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.