Description
Job Summary:
We are seeking a strategic Testing Delivery Manager with leadership capabilities to ensure end-to-end service quality, leading large-scale testing programs.
Key Highlights:
1. Key role for end-to-end service quality
2. Leading large-scale testing programs
3. Managing relationships with international stakeholders
DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a Testing Delivery Manager with strategic vision, strong leadership, and extensive experience in complex, multicultural environments.
This role is critical to ensuring the end\-to\-end quality of our services, leading large-scale testing programs, and managing relationships with international stakeholders.
What We Are Looking For
Essential Experience:
* Minimum 10 years of experience in Testing / QA.
* At least 5 years leading large teams and/or scaled testing services.
* Experience managing regional or global programs.
* Solid experience with Agile (Scrum, SAFe) and traditional methodologies.
* Experience in financial management of services (P\&L, budgets, contracts).
Language:
* Advanced English proficiency (mandatory) – ability to lead executive meetings and manage international clients.
REQUIREMENTS
Role Description
You will be responsible for:
* Designing and executing an integrated testing strategy aligned with business objectives.
* Leading and scaling multidisciplinary teams (functional QA, automation, performance, QAOps).
* Managing multiple projects/programs simultaneously, ensuring compliance with SLAs, KPIs, and OKRs.
* Overseeing budgets, forecasts, and service profitability.
* Managing risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans in complex environments.
* Acting as the executive point of contact for global clients and stakeholders.
* Driving digital transformation, automation, and continuous improvement.
* Ensuring adoption of best practices in Agile, DevOps, and Quality Engineering.
Technical Knowledge:
* Manual, automated, and performance testing strategies.
* Automation (Xray, Tosca, Kainos Smart Test or other frameworks).
* ALM tools (Jira, DevOps, etc.).
* CI/CD, DevOps, and Quality Engineering.
* Quality metrics and continuous improvement models.
Certifications (preferred):
* ISTQB Advanced / Test Manager.
* PMP, PMI\-ACP or Agile certifications.
* SAFe or DevOps certifications.
Key Competencies
* Strategic leadership and senior talent development.
* Strong results orientation and operational excellence.
* Executive-level influence capability.
* Analytical thinking and business acumen.
* Effective communication in multicultural environments.
* Transformation and innovation mindset.
English: C1
Monthly travel to the Netherlands (3 days per month) is required.