Test Manager / Technical Project Manager

Capgemini Engineering; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Hybrid work

Training & certifications

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Capgemini Engineering is seeking a Test Manager / Technical Project Manager to lead testing activities in Telecom Core Network projects, focusing on IMS environments. You will define and drive the test strategy, coordinate internal teams and partners, and ensure end-to-end testing and quality delivery.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in Telecom Core Network testing, strong IMS knowledge, and proficiency with ALM and JIRA.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Test Manager or Technical PM in Telecom Core Network projects.
• Strong knowledge of IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) in fixed/mobile environments.
• Experience with ALM and JIRA for test management and defect tracking.
• ISTQB/ISEB certification is highly valued.
• Excellent communication with both technical and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the test strategy for Telecom Core Network projects.
• Coordinate testing activities and teams, including third-party partners.
• Ensure traceability with ALM/JIRA and provide status reports to stakeholders.
• Lead Test Readiness Reviews (TRR) and Test Exit Reviews (TER).
• Manage test schedules, risks, and defects to ensure quality gates.

Skills

Test management

Technical project management

IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem)

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

English fluent

Education

ISTQB/ISEB certification

Tools

ALM

JIRA

Automation frameworks

Traffic generators

Debugging tools

Stubs & simulators

Job description

CAPGEMINI ENGINEERING

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.

YOUR ROLE

As a Test Manager / Technical Project Manager, you will lead and coordinate testing activities within Telecom Core Network projects, with a particular focus on IMS (Fixed & Mobile) environments. You will be responsible for defining and driving the test strategy, ensuring end-to-end test execution, managing stakeholders, and guaranteeing the delivery of high-quality solutions.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Assessing project deliverables to define the most appropriate testing approach.
• Creating, managing, and executing the overall Test Strategy, coordinating internal teams and third-party partners.
• Ensuring requirements traceability through Test Management tools such as ALM and JIRA.
• Providing regular test planning and execution status reports to stakeholders.
• Managing Test Readiness Reviews (TRR) and Test Exit Reviews (TER), ensuring quality gates are met.
• Monitoring and controlling test schedules, risks, and dependencies.
• Managing defect lifecycles, tracking remediation activities, and driving issue resolution.
• Supporting risk-based testing approaches and producing rectification plans when required.
• Collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders across multiple organizational levels.

YOUR PROFILE

• Proven experience as a Test Manager or Technical Project Manager within Telecom Core Network projects.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) in Fixed and/or Mobile environments.
• Experience working within Mobile Telecom ecosystems, preferably with Nokia platforms.
• Solid understanding of test management methodologies, test planning, and risk-based testing approaches.
• Experience with test management and defect tracking tools, including ALM and JIRA.Knowledge of testing tools such as automation frameworks, traffic generators, debugging tools, stubs, and simulators.
• Familiarity with different delivery methodologies, including Waterfall, Agile, and DevOps.
• Industry-recognized testing certification such as ISTQB or ISEB is highly valued.
• Strong communication and reporting skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities.Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a quality-focused mindset.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken.

What You’ll Love About Working Here

• Join a multicultural and inclusive team environment.
• Enjoy a supportive atmosphere promoting work life balance.
• Hybrid work.
• Your career growth is central to our mission. Our array of career growth programs and diverse professionals are crafted to support you in exploring a world of opportunities.
• Access valuable training and certifications in cutting edge technologies.
• Engage in exciting national and international projects.
• Health and life insurance.
• Referral program with bonuses for talent recommendations.
• Great office locations.

About Capgemini

Capgemini is an AI-powered global business and technology transformation partner, delivering tangible business value. We imagine the future of organizations and make it real with AI, technology, and people. With our strong heritage of nearly 60 years, we are a responsible and diverse group of 420,000 team members in more than 50 countries. We deliver end-to-end services and solutions with our deep industry expertise and strong partner ecosystem, leveraging our capabilities across strategy, technology, design, engineering and business operations.