Automation Test Manager

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Kraków; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. seeks a senior leader to drive the IT-wide Test Automation capability from Kraków. You will define the automation strategy, evaluate enterprise solutions, and enable reuse across Delivery Units and partners.

You will guide internal teams and strategic vendors, track adoption, and coordinate with QA, Architecture, and Delivery Units. You bring 10+ years in large corporates and 7+ years in test management and automation, with deep knowledge of frameworks and tooling.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in a large global corporation.
• 7+ years in test management and automation.
• Strong knowledge of test automation frameworks and tooling.
• Experience evaluating and selecting enterprise technologies.
• Strong vendor, analytical and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the Test Automation technology strategy and recommended tool landscape.
• Evaluate and recommend Test Automation solutions and enable reuse across units.
• Lead tool evaluations, pilots and selection processes.
• Coordinate with QA & Testing, Delivery Units, Architecture and external providers.
• Track adoption, coverage and effectiveness of automation.

Skills

Test automation

Test frameworks

Tooling evaluation

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Technical leadership

Job description

The opportunity

Lead the IT-wide Test Automation capability by evaluating, selecting and enabling standardized automation approaches and tools for use by Delivery Units and their delivery partners.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Own the Test Automation technology strategy and recommended tool landscape
• Evaluate and recommend Test Automation solutions for Hitachi Energy IT and enable reuse and adoption across Delivery Units
• Act as senior expert toward internal teams and strategic vendors
• Assess automation technologies, vendors and emerging testing capabilities
• Define recommended automation standards and reusable frameworks
• Lead tool evaluations, pilots and selection processes and provide preferred tools and approaches for use by Delivery Units
• Support teams and vendors with onboarding and implementation guidance
• Challenge fragmented or duplicate automation tooling
• Track adoption, coverage and effectiveness
• Coordinate with QA & Testing, Delivery Units, Architecture and external service provider

Your background

• 10+ years of experience in large global corporation
• 7+ years of professional experience in test management, test automation and modern software delivery
• Strong knowledge of test automation frameworks and tooling
• Experience evaluating and selecting enterprise technologies
• Strong technical leadership without formal people-management responsibility
• Strong vendor, analytical and stakeholder-management skills

More About Us

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.

Our benefit offering is tailored based on your country of employment and generally includes:

• Competitive salary and incentives
• Well-being and care
• Paid and unpaid leave
• Flexible work options
• Benefits that support your financial security

You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.

Publication date : 2026-09-18