CYS - GCAP Joint Venture Headquarters - Test Manager

Experteer Italy; Roma; Ibrido; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading global industrial group is seeking a Test Manager to define and execute the testing strategy within their Secure Digital Platform. The successful candidate will lead testing activities, ensure compliance with quality standards, and manage a team of QA specialists. This hybrid role is based in Roma, requiring strong leadership and Agile delivery experience. Candidates with a Bachelor's degree in IT and relevant certifications are preferred.

Competenze

• 5+ years of experience as a Test Manager or QA Lead in complex IT environments.
• Experience with Agile delivery and integrating testing within teams.
• Familiarity with managing high-performing QA teams.

Mansioni

• Develop and maintain comprehensive test strategy.
• Lead testing activities across teams and product domains.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate testing activities into Agile cycles.
• Monitor quality metrics and report to senior management.
• Foster a culture of quality and innovation in testing.

Conoscenze

Test management methodologies

Test automation

Quality assurance best practices

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Agile delivery frameworks

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in IT, engineering or related field

Strumenti

Cloud platforms

Enterprise services

Digital workplace technologies

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

Leonardo is a global industrial group, among the main global players in Aerospace, Defence and Security that realises multi-domain technological capabilities in Helicopters, Aircraft, Aerostructures, Electronics, Cyber Security and Space. With over 60,000 employees worldwide, the company has a solid industrial presence in Italy, the UK, Poland and the US. It also operates in 150 countries through subsidiaries, joint ventures and investments. A key player in major international strategic programmes, it is a technological and industrial partner of governments, defence administrations, institutions and companies.

Within the GCAP Joint Venture, in the GCAP Technical Leadership UO, we are looking for a Test Manager for GCAP HQ in Reading (UK).

The Test Manager is responsible for defining and executing the overall testing strategy within the Secure Digital Platform department, ensuring the quality, reliability, and security of digital solutions delivered across multiple domains. Reporting directly to the Head of Secure Digital Platform, the Test Manager collaborates closely with Product Owners, Delivery Leads, and cross-functional teams to embed testing best practices throughout the delivery lifecycle. This role is critical in guaranteeing that all releases meet high standards of performance, compliance, and security.

Key Capability Accountabilities and Objectives

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive test strategy aligned with the Secure Digital Platform's quality standards and security requirements.
• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of testing activities across multiple teams and product domains.
• Define and implement processes for functional, performance, security, and regression testing to ensure robust validation of all solutions.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and Delivery Leads to integrate testing activities into Agile delivery cycles.
• Establish and monitor key quality metrics, reporting test progress, risks, and quality indicators to senior management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for testing tools, automation, and methodologies.
• Manage and mentor a team of test engineers and QA specialists, fostering a culture of quality and innovation.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational security policies throughout the testing process.
• Coordinate with external vendors and partners when applicable to guarantee quality and delivery commitments.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, engineering or a related field (master's degree is often preferred).

Desirable Qualifications

• Certified Agile Tester (CAT), Scrum Master (CSM/SSM), Project Management (PMP or PRINCE2), and Software Quality (CSQA) or other relevant certifications.

Seniority

• Senior (5-10 anni).

Essential Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of practical experience in Test Manager or QA Lead in large-scale, complex IT environments.
• Strong knowledge of test management methodologies, test automation, and quality assurance best practices.
• Experience with Agile delivery frameworks and integrating testing within Agile teams.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple product and delivery teams in a matrix organizational structure.
• Technical familiarity with cloud platforms, enterprise services, and digital workplace technologies is a plus.
• Experience managing and developing high-performing QA teams.

Language Skills

English C2.

Citizenship

Italian.

Primary Location

IT - Roma - Via Laurentina

Additional Locations

IT - Catania, IT - Chieti Scalo, IT - Genova - Fiumara

Contract Type

Permanent

Hybrid Working

Hybrid