Test Manager (freelance)

PwC; Kraków; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Part time

Job summary

PwC in Kraków is seeking a freelance Test Manager to define and implement QA strategies across complex technology projects, design, monitor, and improve testing lifecycles, and manage release activities with stakeholders. The role requires leading international and remote teams, ensuring governance, and driving continuous quality improvements.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in Delivery Management or QA, strong SDLC/Agile/Waterfall knowledge, PMBOK/Agile PM familiarity, and excellent

Qualifications

• 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 PMI PMBOK and Agile PM frameworks.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Delivery Management

Quality Assurance

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Communication

English Fluency

Job description

Job Description & Summary

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.

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.