Test Manager

About the Position

DXC-Luxoft is an industry-leading software integrator and solution house for automotive OEMs and suppliers. We are currently supporting several German OEMs in building their next-generation battery-electric vehicle platforms. For expanding our business offering in the European market, we seek to establish experienced automotive engineers. Join our team and apply your talent into creating the mobility solutions of the future.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate the test strategy and Test Plan.
• Track and prepare the report of testing activities.
• Create test processes and procedures, templates, and provide them to the testing team. Keeps all documents up to date.
• Bring improvements to the testing process.
• Define a defect management process.
• Enforce adherence to the company's Quality processes and procedures.
• Ensure the timely delivery of different testing milestones.
• Continuous monitoring, mentoring, and training of Testing team members.
• Support a positive work environment that promotes customer service, quality, innovation, and teamwork. Motivate the team.
• Establish effective communication with the Functional testing team.
• Prepare/update the metrics dashboard.
• Create the necessary reports and make reviews for the prepared reports from the test engineers.
• Development of the tracking of defined software testing activities, including monitoring of these test activities.
• Development of dashboards in Jira or in Confluence.
• Routing of all relevant information to the relevant interfaces such as project management, integration management, error management, steering test management, etc.
• Coordination with the senior test manager of Customer (Steering Test Manager) regarding project-relevant specifications or, if necessary, changes to project-relevant specifications (e.g. functional experience/function availability, etc.)
• Monitoring and supporting the feature teams with regard to ensuring all necessary prerequisites and all required test resources in coordination with integration management.
• Checking for completeness of the functional scope on the basis of the project plan (portfolio).
• Assistance in creating and updating timelines.
• Supervision of the feature team test teams with regard to the timely completion of all relevant test activities regarding the defined software test activities.
• Supervision and technical support of the feature team test teams with regard to test case creation regarding the defined software test activities, based on applicable guidelines.
• Supervision and technical support of the feature team test teams with regard to test case execution regarding defined software testing activities, based on applicable guidelines.
• Tracking of all relevant software, requirements, and test artifacts for quality, consistency, and bi-directional traceability between test and requirement artifacts or other attributes defined by applicable guidelines.
• Escalation of critical deviations and steering to the appropriate committees.
• Tracking of the results of the defined software test activities at ART & team level, including ensuring completeness and availability.
• Tracking and communication of defects and blockers, defined software test activities at ART & team level to the relevant interfaces such as project management, integration management, error management, steering test management, etc.
• Regular reporting of all results achieved in the course of defined software testing activities at ART & team level based on applicable guidelines.
• Participation in discussions and presentations regarding the defined software testing activities at ART & team level with all stakeholders in coordination with the senior test manager of Customer (Steering Test Manager).
• Conducting regular coordination meetings with all relevant feature team test teams.
• Conducting lessons learned from a test management perspective for the project scopes with the Feature Team Test Team.
• Regular status reports and coordination with Customer's Steering Test Manager.
• Support in the creation, elaboration, and adaptation of test strategies.

Requirements

Must have

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Working experience in IT (5 years min).
• Test Management experience.
• Jira / Confluence administration (Advanced or Expert).
• English level Proficient C1.
• Proven experience in testing in Automotive domains.
• Advanced understanding of testing life-cycle.
• Advanced experience in test processes.
• Excellent understanding of the different testing levels and their scope.
• Excellent understanding of the testing types and testing techniques.
• Understanding and proven track record of experience working in SW development management.
• Understanding of Automation strategies.
• Good understanding of software development methodologies (Waterfall, V-Model, Agile, Lean development).
• Good understanding of ASPICE best practices to ensure manageability, reliability, and deliverables.
• Advanced communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills. Foresee potential issues and risks and come up with solutions.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented with proven ability to track and support a project throughout its life cycle.
• Good experience with juggling priorities.
• Customer centric mindset.

Nice to Have

• Project management experience could be an advantage.
• Full lifecycle project experience could be an advantage.
• Using Agile and SAFe frameworks could be an advantage.
• ISTQB Test Management Level certification.

We Offer

• Join a highly competent and motivated international team.
• Apply your talent into creating the mobility solutions of the future.
• Gain hands-on experience working with well-recognized customers.
• Personal growth and promotion options.
• Make an impact on the overall growth of DXC-Luxoft.
• Our interesting project connected with cutting edge automotive technologies.

About the Company

DXC-Luxoft is an industry-leading software integrator and solution house for automotive OEMs and suppliers. We are currently supporting several German OEMs in building their next-generation battery-electric vehicle platforms. Join our team and apply your talent into creating the mobility solutions of the future.