Test Manager responsible for high-quality software deliveries at Systematic's Library business unit. Collaborating with agile teams across multiple locations to enhance Cicero's performance and quality standards.
Responsibilities
The Test Manager is responsible for ensuring high-quality deliveries across our products by defining the test strategy, planning and coordinating testing activities, and securing visibility and control in the full test process.
Collaborate with Program Managers and Customer Project Managers to ensure strong customer alignment, clear expectations, and successful milestone delivery.
Act as a key interface between customer-facing roles and internal development teams, ensuring transparency and alignment.
Work closely with Product Owners and Product Managers to support the product vision, define value, and align backlog priorities.
Lead and support the test engineers in day-to-day delivery activities, including backlog refinement, coordination, and progress tracking.
Collaborate with Solution and Software Architects to align delivery with architectural direction, technical standards, and long-term platform sustainability.
Ensure robust automated and manual test strategies, release readiness, and overall product quality.
Requirements
Solid experience with agile frameworks (SAFe preferred), including PI Planning and cross-team facilitation.
Strong competencies with Jira and Confluence.
Strong experience working with KPIs, burn-down charts, and performance reporting.
Familiarity with CMMI, ISO 9001, ISO 27001, and process governance.
Experience with distributed international teams is an advantage.
Have Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
ISTQB certification (Advanced Test Manager or equivalent) is highly valued.
Experience with quality frameworks such as CMMI and ISO standards is advantageous.
7+ years in software testing, including 3+ years in test management or test leadership roles.
Proven experience defining and implementing test strategies for software products.
Strong background in both manual and automated testing approaches.
Experience leading test teams and coordinating testing across multiple agile teams.
Demonstrated ability to establish quality gates and release readiness criteria.
Fluency in English, both written and spoken, and a genuine interest in working in a diverse, international setting.
Benefits
Up to 25 vacation days, 23 days standard to which 2 more days can be added if you have more than 10 years of work experience.
24h extra per year for personal time off for all employees.
Additional days off: 24th and 31st of December.
A flexible benefit program - you can mix your benefits choosing from different kind of Services on a very dynamic platform – Benefit Online, such as: Lunch in our canteen, Private medical subscription - you can choose from 3 providers, Private pension, Meal or vacation vouchers, Gym subscription.
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