Test Manager

Job Description

The position is based in Bratislava, Banska Bystrica or Kosice.

As the planet becomes smarter, we have a chance to create meaningful progress and change the way the world works – for the better. At IBM Global Business Services – the world’s largest business consultancy – we understand that real business value is delivered when business consulting is enriched with advanced research, analytics and technology. At IBM we have the unique opportunity to bring these elements together, enhancing the value we bring our clients.With operations in 160 countries across 17 industries, you will make a real impact by solving complex business issues for the world’s leading clients – helping them become part of a smarter planet.

Description:
The Test Manager is responsible for:
· building the Test Strategy for the solution
· development of Detailed Test Plans
· defining and executing on defect management processes, monitoring and communicating the test project status
· resolve test project issues, and ensuring effective test process improvement feedback
· coordinating all corresponding test and release activities

Required:
Knowledge of SW development methodologies (i.e. agile, scrum...) and the role of the testing in them
- knowledge of SW testing types (e.g. acceptance testing, smoke test, basic acceptance testing, ad-hoc testing, exploratory testing, functional and non-functional testing, stress test, regression testing etc.).
- create master test plan, test effort estimation, choose testing strategies, prioritizing
- ability to create test reports
- defect detection and its life cycle
- knowledge of QA tools (manager level - e.g. creating reports)
- soft skills, leadership
- experience of leading large and diverse testing teams and projects
- ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- ability to multi task and manage multiple streams of activity shifting focus regularly
- highly skilled in effective time and people management
- advanced in German is a huge plus


Required Technical and Professional Expertise

knowledge of SW development methodologies (i.e. agile, scrum...) and the role of the testing in them
- knowledge of SW testing types (e.g. acceptance testing, smoke test, basic acceptance testing, ad-hoc testing, exploratory testing, functional and non-functional testing, stress test, regression testing etc.)
- create master test plan, test effort estimation, choose testing strategies, prioritizing
- ability to create test reports
- defect detection and its life cycle
- knowledge of QA tools (manager level - e.g. creating reports)
- soft skills, leadership
- experience of leading large and diverse testing teams and projects
- ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- ability to multi task and manage multiple streams of activity shifting focus regularly
- highly skilled in effective time and people management
- advanced in German