7 Years Experience

ServiceNow Test Lead / QA Lead (ITAM, ITOM, CMDB) – Remote Contract | UAE Travel

ServiceNow Test Lead / QA Lead (ITAM & ITOM)

Pay: £200.00-£450.00 per day

**Please note these roles require frequent travel to the UAE (Abu Dhabi) when safe to do so. Anyone engaged in this project would be expected to travel to the UAE with expenses covered (Flights, Travel & Accommodation) for 1 week a month minimum.

Start: ASAP
Focus Modules: IT Asset Management (ITAM), IT Operations Management (ITOM)

About Kaptius

Kaptius is a fast-growing ServiceNow pure-play partner delivering enterprise-scale digital transformation programmes globally. As we expand our UAE practice, we are supporting a major enterprise customer with a large ServiceNow implementation programme.

To support this engagement, we are looking for an experienced ServiceNow Test Lead / QA Lead to take ownership of testing strategy and quality governance across the ITAM and ITOM implementation streams.

Role Summary

The ServiceNow Test Lead / QA Lead will be responsible for establishing and managing the test strategy, planning, execution, and quality assurance framework across the ServiceNow programme.

The role will focus specifically on validating implementations across ITAM (HAM/SAM) and ITOM modules, ensuring integrations, CMDB accuracy, asset lifecycle processes, and operational workflows are tested thoroughly before release.

You will work closely with project managers, architects, developers, and client stakeholders to ensure testing is aligned with delivery timelines and business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and manage the overall test strategy and QA governance for the ServiceNow programme.

  • Lead testing across ITAM and ITOM modules, including Discovery, CMDB, Asset Management, and related integrations.

  • Create and manage test plans, test cases, and test scripts aligned to business requirements.

  • Coordinate functional testing, system integration testing (SIT), and user acceptance testing (UAT).

  • Manage defect tracking, prioritisation, and resolution across delivery teams.

  • Ensure CMDB and asset data accuracy is validated through testing cycles.

  • Work with development teams to validate integrations with external systems such as procurement, finance, monitoring, and infrastructure tools.

  • Facilitate UAT workshops with client stakeholders and ensure business requirements are validated.

  • Provide clear reporting on test progress, risks, and quality metrics to programme leadership.

  • Support release readiness and go-live validation.

Experience Required

  • Proven experience as a ServiceNow Test Lead, QA Lead, or Test Manager.

  • Strong experience testing ServiceNow ITAM and ITOM modules.

  • Experience working on enterprise-scale ServiceNow implementations.

  • Understanding of CMDB, Discovery, asset lifecycle management, and integrations.

  • Experience managing end-to-end testing cycles including SIT and UAT.

  • Experience working within Agile or hybrid delivery environments.

  • Strong stakeholder communication and reporting skills.

Skills & Capabilities

  • Strong understanding of ServiceNow platform functionality and architecture.

  • Experience with test management and defect tracking frameworks.

  • Ability to manage testing across multiple delivery streams.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

  • Excellent documentation and reporting skills.

  • Comfortable working in client-facing environments.

Certifications (Preferred)

  • ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA)

  • ISTQB (or equivalent testing certification)

  • ITIL Foundation

  • ServiceNow certifications in ITOM or ITAM are advantageous.

Why Join Kaptius

  • Join a rapidly growing ServiceNow partner expanding across the Middle East.

  • Work on a major enterprise ServiceNow programme in Abu Dhabi.

  • Opportunity to shape testing and quality frameworks for large-scale implementations.

  • Hybrid working model with exposure to high-impact digital transformation initiatives.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Freelance

Contract length: 3 months

Application question(s):

  • Kaptius are a Pure Play ServiceNow Partner, How many years experience do you have working in ServiceNow?

  • How many years of experience do you have testing or managing QA activities on ServiceNow implementations?

  • Which ServiceNow modules have you been involved in testing?

  • Have you worked specifically on testing ServiceNow ITOM capabilities such as Discovery, CMDB, or Event Management?

  • Have you worked on testing ServiceNow IT Asset Management (ITAM), including Hardware Asset Management (HAM) or Software Asset Management (SAM)?

  • Do you hold any ServiceNow Certifications? If Yes, please do list below

  • As mentioned this role will require travel to the UAE (Abu Dhabi) 1 week every month minimum (when safe to do so), Are you comfortable with this?

Willingness to travel:

  • 25% (required)

Work Location: Remote

Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer – PLC, Automation, Capital Projects | Hybrid USA (Travel Required)

Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer

📍 Location: Multiple U.S. Locations (must be near a manufacturing site)
🏠 Work Model: Hybrid (flexibility when not traveling)
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🎓 Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required
📈 Experience Level: Mid-Senior
🕒 Experience Required: 5–7+ years
✈️ Travel: 50–75% (North America)
🌎 Visa Sponsorship: Not available
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Possible

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer to lead and support capital projects across multiple manufacturing facilities.

This role is responsible for delivering end-to-end electrical and control systems engineering, from concept and design through installation, commissioning, and handover. You will play a key role in executing large-scale industrial projects and ensuring systems are safe, efficient, and aligned with operational goals.

Key Responsibilities

Capital Project Delivery

  • Lead electrical and controls engineering for capital projects ($1M–$15M range)

  • Develop:

    • Scope documents

    • Engineering designs and calculations

    • Cost estimates and schedules

    • Technical specifications

  • Manage projects from concept through execution, commissioning, and handover

Electrical & Controls Engineering

  • Design and implement:

    • Power distribution systems

    • Control systems and automation solutions

  • Specify and source equipment such as:

    • Switchgear, transformers, MCCs

    • Drives, PLCs, HMIs, relays, circuit breakers

  • Perform electrical system analysis and calculations

  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety requirements

Project & Contractor Management

  • Lead and coordinate:

    • External engineering consultants

    • Vendors and suppliers

    • Installation contractors

  • Manage procurement lifecycle from RFQs to installation and warranty support

  • Oversee commissioning, startup, and training for plant teams

  • Manage change control (MOC) processes

Safety & Compliance

  • Apply and promote NFPA 70E electrical safety standards

  • Lead safety initiatives related to electrical and control systems

  • Ensure all systems meet required regulatory and operational standards

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with:

    • Operations

    • Maintenance

    • Engineering teams

    • Procurement and project management

  • Provide subject matter expertise (SME) on electrical and controls systems

  • Support both plant-level projects and enterprise initiatives

Project Ownership (Controls-Focused Projects)

  • Take full ownership of smaller projects (typically <$5M)

  • Act as Electrical & Controls Lead on larger initiatives

  • Manage:

    • Budgets and forecasts

    • Schedules and deliverables

    • Stakeholder communication

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

  • 5+ years of experience in controls/electrical engineering within manufacturing

  • Strong experience with:

    • Control systems and automation technologies

    • Electrical system design

  • Hands-on expertise with:

    • Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs (including programming)

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD

  • Demonstrated experience managing capital projects ($500K–$2M+)

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with:

    • 480V and 4160V power distribution systems

    • MCCs, switchgear, and industrial power systems

  • Background in continuous and/or discrete manufacturing environments

  • Experience managing multi-site or large-scale industrial projects

Key Competencies

  • Strong project management and execution skills

  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

  • Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams

  • High level of initiative and ownership

  • Strong collaboration with internal and external stakeholders

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will:

  • Have strong experience delivering electrical and controls projects in manufacturing environments

  • Be comfortable acting as both:

    • Technical expert (E&C lead)

    • Project owner (for smaller projects)

  • Thrive in a hands-on, plant-facing role

  • Be capable of managing complex, multi-site capital projects

  • Be open to frequent travel (50–75%)

Screening Questions

  • Do you hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering?

  • Do you have project engineering or project management experience?

  • Are you open to travel (40–60%+)?

Additional Information

  • This role supports a high volume of active and upcoming capital projects

  • Acts as a critical technical resource across multiple manufacturing facilities

  • Opportunity to lead impactful projects driving operational performance and growth

 

Category Manager – Direct Materials | Strategic Sourcing, SAP, Manufacturing | Denver, CO (Hybrid)

Category Manager – Direct Materials

📍 Location: Denver, Colorado (Hybrid – 3 days onsite / 2 days remote)
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🎓 Education: Bachelor’s Degree required
📈 Experience Level: Mid-Senior
🕒 Experience Required: 5–7+ years
✈️ Travel: Occasional
🌎 Visa Sponsorship: Not available
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Not available

Role Overview

We are seeking a Category Manager – Direct Materials to lead strategic sourcing initiatives across a multi-site manufacturing environment.

This role is responsible for optimising cost, quality, and supply continuity, while driving supplier performance and supporting innovation through strong cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Product, and Operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Cost Optimisation

  • Develop and execute data-driven category strategies for direct/raw materials

  • Build and maintain should-cost models to support negotiations and pricing decisions

  • Deliver year-over-year cost savings through:

    • Strategic negotiations

    • Competitive sourcing events

    • Supplier rationalisation

    • Value engineering initiatives

  • Track and report performance using KPIs, scorecards, and executive updates

Supplier & Contract Management

  • Manage supplier relationships to ensure:

    • Quality performance

    • Cost competitiveness

    • Supply reliability

  • Lead supplier development initiatives to improve capability and alignment

  • Own contract lifecycle management, including compliance and renewals

  • Manage $20M+ spend categories

Project & Cross-Functional Leadership

  • Lead cross-functional teams across:

    • R&D

    • Product Management

    • Operations

    • Finance

    • Quality

  • Support:

    • New supplier qualification

    • New product introductions (NPI)

    • Material evaluation and innovation initiatives

  • Act as the primary commercial interface across multiple facilities

Risk Management & Supply Continuity

  • Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks

  • Develop and implement contingency plans

  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for supply disruptions

  • Ensure uninterrupted supply of critical materials

Process Improvement

  • Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency

  • Streamline sourcing and supply chain operations

  • Drive adoption of best practices across the organisation

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required

  • 5+ years of experience in supply chain or sourcing, including:

    • At least 3 years sourcing within a large/complex organisation

  • Proven experience sourcing direct/raw materials in manufacturing environments

  • Experience managing $20M+ spend categories

  • Strong contract negotiation and supplier management experience

Technical Skills

  • Expertise in should-cost modelling and cost analysis

  • Strong understanding of commodity/category management principles

  • Experience with e-sourcing tools

  • Proficiency with:

    • SAP or similar ERP systems

    • Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

  • CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) certification

  • Experience supporting new product development or R&D initiatives

  • Background in multi-site manufacturing environments

Key Competencies

  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams

  • Proactive, collaborative mindset with focus on continuous improvement

  • Ability to present insights to senior and non-technical stakeholders

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will:

  • Have direct experience sourcing raw/direct materials within manufacturing

  • Be comfortable managing large spend categories and complex supplier networks

  • Demonstrate strong commercial acumen and negotiation capability

  • Thrive in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment

  • Have a track record of delivering cost savings and supplier performance improvements

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package

  • Health and wellbeing coverage

  • Paid time off

  • Additional employee benefits

Screening Question

  • Do you have experience sourcing raw or direct materials for manufacturing plants?