Test Manager (f/m/d)

Test Manager (f/m/d) – Cypress / Gitlab / IoT / e2e solution testing / ux test, integration test, unit test, user acceptance test / German and English

Project:
For our customer a big pharmaceutical company in Basel we are looking for a highly qualified Test Manager (f/m/d).

Background:
This position will be part of the project organization of D-WoW, Digital Ways of Working at pRED Center, which is responsible for delivering state-of-the-art digital solutions enabling the efficient usage of the flexible lab environment in the new research facilities, pRED Center, Basel. The project runs as part of the Pharma Research & Early Development (pRED) organization, applies IT solutions at the edge between IT and the physical environment in the pRED R&D labs and strongly focuses on operational activities in the labs (logistics, connectivity, planning, etc.). The project is running since 2020, currently in the main development phase, and will enter the transition phase by end of 2023 when the developed solutions are released and installed in the new physical environment. For the management of the project, hybrid project management methodologies are applied combining elements of the SAFe framework (scaled agile framework) with waterfall project management depending on the need of the teams and project phases. The team is very diverse (∼ 80 team members) and globally distributed with its core and team space in Basel. We are looking for a support/successor for the assignment of this existing role. The Test Manager will be responsible for developing the test strategy and concepts for the full project, coordinate integration and unit tests with the different project teams, prepare and execute the user acceptance tests on-site, coordinate all involved stakeholders and provide instructions from the results to the development teams..

We are looking for an experienced Test Manager with proven experience and expertise in managing testing activities for complex IT solutions to ensure quality and user acceptance. The role requires a very structured way of working combined with a passion for quality and user acceptance. The coordination with the teams and stakeholders also benefits from high coordination and communication skills.

The perfect candidate: We are looking for an experienced Test Manager with proven experience and expertise in managing testing activities for complex IT solutions to ensure quality and user acceptance. The role requires a very structured way of working combined with a passion for quality and user acceptance. The coordination with the teams and stakeholders also benefits from high coordination and communication skills.

Tasks & Responsibilities:
* Development and implementation of test strategy and concepts within the project
* Test scheduling and coordination within the project teams and the user communities
* Coordination and support of test activities within the project team (ux test, integration test, unit test, user acceptance test, etc.)
* Definition, planning, organization and execution of User Acceptance Tests on-site
* Coordination and collection of feedback from user acceptance testing
* Reporting, monitoring and tracking of defects
* Quality assurance of the product increments
* Provide guidance and support for product owners in creating UAT test script

Must Haves:
* Min. 5+ years of experience in managing testing activities in large and complex IT projects, preferably in the pharmaceutical environment
* Strong knowledge of state-of-the-art test methodologies and concepts
* Basic knowledge of automation testing frameworks (e.g. Cypress)
* Basic knowledge of CI/CD platforms (e.g. Gitlab)
* Basic knowledge of state-of-the-art IT infrastructure concepts and edge IT technologies (e.g. IoT, etc.)
* High passion for quality and user acceptance
* German and English fluency in spoken and written
* Strong coordination skills with multiple and diverse stakeholder groups
* Strong communication and leadership skills in an diverse, international and multicultural environment
* Proactive team player who is able to prove flexibility
* Structured and self-organized way of working
* Positive Can do attitude
* Self-empowered and flexible Mindset
* Experience in e2e solution testing, incl. hardware, software and surrounding IT systems
* Familiarity with testing in Agile product development

Nice to Haves:
* Working experience in labs

Reference Nr.: 922615SDA
Role: Test Manager (f/m/d)
Industrie: Pharma
Workplace: Basel
Pensum: 100%
Start: ASAP
Duration: 6++
Deadline: 09.05.2023

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