Test Manager (freelance)

PwC Polska; Katowice; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Part time

Job summary

PwC Polska is seeking a freelance Test Manager to define and implement QA strategies across large technology programs. You will design and monitor testing lifecycles, establish KPIs, and drive governance to ensure high-quality delivery for multinational projects.

You will lead distributed teams, manage releases, audits, and stakeholder communications while building client relationships and supporting PwC brand growth.

Qualifications

• Ten+ years in Delivery Management, QA, or Technology PM.
• Solid knowledge of SDLC, Agile and Waterfall.
• Familiarity with PMI PMBOK and Agile PM.
• Experience delivering projects in international environments.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholders, timelines, risks and quality.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement QA strategies across complex technology projects.
• Design, monitor, and improve development and testing lifecycles.
• Establish quality gates, KPIs and governance for high-quality delivery.
• Manage release activities including planning, readiness, sign-off and stakeholder communication.
• Conduct quality audits and peer reviews.
• Ensure compliance with delivery processes and drive continuous improvements.
• Lead international and remote teams while managing stakeholder expectations.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Support business development initiatives and contribute to PwC brand growth.

Skills

Delivery Management

Quality Assurance

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Agile & Waterfall

Tools

PMBOK

Job description

We help our Clients define their transformation journey enabled by the latest technology - generating insights to illuminate innovative ideas, creating valuable experiences for customers, achieving huge cost savings or embracing new collaborative mindsets.

We are looking for:

Test Manager (freelance)

Your future role:

• Define and implement QA strategies across complex technology projects,
• Design, monitor, and improve development and testing lifecycles,
• Establish quality gates, KPIs, and governance processes to ensure high-quality delivery,
• Manage release activities, including planning, readiness validation, sign-off, and stakeholder communication,
• Conduct quality audits and peer reviews,
• Ensure compliance with delivery processes and drive continuous improvements,
• Lead international and remote teams while managing stakeholder expectations,
• Build and maintain strong client relationships,
• Support business development initiatives and contribute to the growth of the PwC brand.

Apply if you have:

• At least 10 years of experience in Delivery Management, Quality Assurance, or Technology Project Management,
• Strong knowledge of SDLC, Agile, and Waterfall methodologies,
• Knowledge of project management standards such as PMI PMBOK® and Agile PM,
• Proven experience delivering projects in international environments,
• Experience managing stakeholders, timelines, risks, and quality across complex projects,
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills,
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments,
• Excellent organisational and time management skills,
• Fluent English, both written and spoken,
• A client-oriented and results-driven mindset.

Nice to have:

• Experience leading large-scale, multi-platform testing programmes from strategy through execution,
• Experience in enterprise QA governance and quality transformations,
• Consulting experience within complex, client-facing environments,
• Knowledge of release management and software quality assurance best practices.

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