Lead Test Manager

Jobtailor; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 110.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor in Düsseldorf, Germany, seeks a Senior Test Manager who champions modern testing methods and leads an interdisciplinary QA team in a retail/commerce environment.

You will coach testers, promote a culture of quality, and drive test frameworks and automation across projects, while maintaining strong stakeholder communication in German and English.

Fluent German and English are required; experience in retail tech is a plus.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of experience in test management for complex IT projects (ideally in commerce or retail).
• Deep understanding of testing methods, tools & frameworks (e.g., test automation, system testing, agile practices).
• Passion for living quality as a culture — you are a driver, facilitator and evangelist.
• Experience coaching teams and moderating communities.
• Analytical thinking and a structured approach with the ability to inspire others.
• Strong communication skills and confidence in dealing with stakeholders at all levels.
• Very good German and English skills.

Aufgaben

• You develop test strategies, processes and standards that set the benchmark.
• You act as a coach and mentor for committed testers and support QA junior talent.
• You establish modern testing methods and tools — from agile practices to test automation.
• You lead and motivate an interdisciplinary test team in an innovative retail environment.
• You passionately promote the QA philosophy within the company and to the professional community.
• You actively contribute ideas and initiatives to the further development of test frameworks.

Kenntnisse

Test management

Coaching/mentoring

Analytical thinking

Structured approach

Stakeholder communication

German and English fluency

Leadership

Quality culture evangelism

Test automation understanding

Retail/commerce domain knowledge

Tools

Test Automation Tools

Agile Tools

Test Frameworks

System Testing

Jobbeschreibung

Responsibilities

• You develop test strategies, processes and standards that set the benchmark
• You act as a coach and mentor for committed testers and support QA junior talent
• You establish modern testing methods and tools — from agile practices to test automation
• You lead and motivate an interdisciplinary test team in an innovative retail environment
• You passionately promote the QA philosophy within the company and to the professional community
• You actively contribute ideas and initiatives to the further development of test frameworks

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in test management for complex IT projects (ideally in commerce or retail)
• Deep understanding of testing methods, tools & frameworks (e.g., test automation, system testing, agile practices)
• Passion for living quality as a culture — you are a driver, facilitator and evangelist
• Experience coaching teams and moderating communities
• Analytical thinking
• Structured approach and ability to inspire others
• Strong communication skills and confidence in dealing with stakeholders at all levels
• Very good German and English skills

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in test management for complex IT projects, with a strong focus on modern testing methods, tools, and frameworks. Capable of leading interdisciplinary teams while promoting a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Hard Skills

• Test Strategies
• Testing Methods
• Test Frameworks
• System Testing
• Analytical Thinking

Soft Skills

• Mentoring
• Inspiring Others
• Strong Communication

Industry Keywords

• Retail
• Commerce
• Quality Assurance

Tools & Technologies

• Test Automation Tools
• Agile Tools