- Experience with tech stacks: mainframe, new tech stack, J2EE, SAP etc. (any)
- Experience with Jira/Confluence, ALM (proficiently)
- Experience with Test Automation (strategy & concept)
- Experience with test data and test environment management (proficiently)
- Experience with test improvement methodologies (TMMi, TMAP etc.)
- Manages risks and dependencies associated with testing and takes preventive actions
- 10+ years of experience in testing, thereof >7 years as test manager
- Proven experience needed in the role of operational test manager
- Setting up test organization in projects (test team, scheduling, communication, reporting etc.)
- Taking responsibility for design of test cases and creates traceability records, from test cases back to requirements
- Taking responsibility for integrity of testing and acceptance activities.
- Coordinating the execution of these activities and specifies requirements for environment, data, resources and tools
- Ensuring effective implementation of test standards, processes & tools
- Aligning results with release management
- Taking responsibility for controlling and reporting (e.g. status and defects)
- Proven experience as Senior TM with leading the test approach for large projects
- With test managers reporting to Senior TM
- With a span of control regarding overall test roles (TE,TAE,TM) in the realm: >15
- Proven experience on working with distributed teams (on-site, near-shore, off-shore)
- Experience with Financial Services, preferably Insurance
- ISTQB Test Manager Advanced Level (certified or equivalent)