Test Manager

About the Position

Test Manager

Senior • Hybrid

Warsaw, Poland

The Test Manager role is pivotal in coordinating testing for high-profile engagements globally. This position ensures effective test strategy, planning, and execution, aligning project deliverables with timelines.

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Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end test coordination for engagements delivered globally, acting as the single point of accountability for test planning, status, and readiness.
• Develop and maintain test strategy and plans aligned with each project's scope, timeline, and delivery methodology.
• Coordinate test activities across regional and global teams, ensuring test phases (e.g., system integration testing, UAT) are scheduled, resourced, and consistently tracked.
• Define and validate entry and exit criteria for each test phase, confirming environment, data, and configuration readiness before testing begins.
• Manage defect triage and resolution tracking, working with technical and delivery teams to prioritize fixes against go-live milestones.
• Conduct risk assessments on testing scope and timeline, escalating factors that could jeopardize a go-live date.
• Set and manage testing-related expectations with stakeholders and internal delivery teams.
• Establish and maintain trusted relationships with teams and stakeholders, particularly around test governance and reporting.
• Organize and lead test governance meetings and status reporting across the portfolio.
• Ensure smooth handover of test evidence and sign-off to teams and stakeholders ahead of go-live.
• Contribute to building repeatable test processes and reusable test collateral across the portfolio.

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Requirements

• 7+ years of direct experience in test management or test coordination, ideally on a large-scale program with a globally distributed team and a broad set of stakeholders. Experience in software implementation & client onboarding programs.
• Work experience in client-facing roles, including test governance and UAT coordination.
• Strong familiarity with test management and project management tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Microsoft Project, or equivalent).
• Ability to make sound decisions balancing quality, timeline, risk, and resources across a portfolio of engagements.
• Time management, prioritization, and coordination skills suited to managing multiple test phases in parallel.
• Empathy and the ability to listen.
• Fluent in English, with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong negotiation, influencing, and conflict management skills.

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Nice to Have

• Experience with asset manager or investment management clients.
• Professional leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams across geographies.
• ISTQB or equivalent test management certification, PMI PMP / Prince2.

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We Offer

• Location: Warsaw, Poland
• Team Structure: Global test management across multiple regions.
• Work Environment: Hybrid setup; emphasis on work/life balance.

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About the Company

emagine Polska

emagine Polska is a company operating in the telecommunications industry, based in Warsaw, Poland. The company is involved in innovative projects, focusing on the development and maintenance of portals using modern technologies. Emagine Polska values creativity, motivation, and independence in its team members, emphasizing a collaborative work environment. The company is structured to support agile methodologies, particularly SCRUM, and is integrated with DevOps practices, highlighting its commitment to efficient and effective project management. Emagine Polska is distinguished by its focus on leveraging cutting-edge technologies like React.js and TypeScript, and its dedication to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.