Head of Test - Digital Transformation & AI Automation (Interim-to-Perm)*
Dublin City Centre | Hybrid / On-site 3-4 days per week
*Interim DRC for 12 months, before transitioning to Perm position.
The Opportunity
Korn Ferry is seeking a senior Head of Test (interim-to-perm) to lead its testing, quality, and automation strategy across the digital transformation programme. This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role with responsibility for shaping culture, building high-performing teams, and embedding AI-driven and automated testing across platforms.
The Head of Test will work closely with Enterprise Architecture, Product, and Delivery leadership, engaging with stakeholders at all levels, including C-suite, to ensure testing and quality are aligned with strategic objectives.
This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned leader (15+ years' experience) who thrives in complex environments, can drive cultural change, and deliver excellence in quality across multiple squads.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and implement the enterprise-wide testing strategy, including AI and automation capabilities
- Build, lead, and mentor high-performing QA/testing teams, fostering a culture of quality, collaboration, and innovation
- Partner closely with Enterprise Architecture, Product Owners, and delivery squads to ensure quality is embedded end-to-end
- Oversee testing across multiple squads, including functional, integration, performance, and automated testing
- Establish platform-level standards, frameworks, and tooling to scale automation across programmes
- Act as a visible cultural and leadership presence, driving best practices and accountability across teams
- Engage with senior stakeholders and C-suite to communicate strategy, progress, and risk
- Ensure testing practices support CI/CD pipelines, continuous delivery, and business outcomes
Required Experience & Skills
- 15+ years' experience in QA/Test leadership, ideally in financial services or large-scale digital transformations
- Strong expertise in automated and AI-driven testing, full lifecycle QA, and platform-level testing
- Experience building and shaping teams and driving cultural change in large organisations
- Hands-on experience with modern testing tools and CI/CD integration
- Comfortable working closely with Enterprise Architecture, Product, and Delivery leadership
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, including C-suite
- Gravitas, credibility, and presence to lead across business and technology teams
Why Apply
- Senior, highly visible role in a major digital transformation at a leading Irish financial institution
- Interim-to-perm opportunity, allowing impact from day one and long-term leadership potential
- Shape the testing culture, build high-performing teams, and implement AI-driven testing from design to production
- Work closely with Enterprise Architecture and senior stakeholders, including C-suite
- Collaborative, hands-on role in Dublin city centre, driving excellence across multiple squads
About Korn Ferry
Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at www.Kornferry.com
