Test Manager

Test Manager
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

? Job Ad – IT Test Manager (ISTQB Certified)

Location: Hybrid – Lisbon, Portugal

Contract Type: Long-term / Full-time

We are looking for an experienced IT Test Manager to lead our quality assurance activities across complex technology projects. The ideal candidate is ISTQB certified, has strong leadership skills, and a proven track record in building and managing QA teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the QA and testing function across multiple IT projects.
• Define and implement testing strategies, methodologies, and best practices aligned with ISTQB standards.
• Coordinate test planning, design, execution, and reporting.
• Manage a team of QA testers, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance feedback.
• Collaborate with project managers, developers, and business analysts to ensure quality and timely delivery.
• Oversee defect management, test automation initiatives, and continuous improvement of QA processes.
• Prepare detailed test documentation and ensure full traceability of testing activities.

Requirements:

• ISTQB Foundation or Advanced Level certification (mandatory).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in software testing and at least 2 years in a test management role.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, test management tools (e. g. , JIRA, Zephyr, Test
  Rail, HP ALM), and defect tracking processes.
• Experience in both manual and automated testing with
  - on knowledge of Selenium, Cucumber, or other test automation tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Nice to Have:

• Experience in Agile / Dev
  Ops environments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and test automation frameworks.
• Background in enterprise or
  - based system testing.

What We Offer:

• Long-term engagement with international teams.
• Opportunity to lead QA initiatives in
  - scale digital transformation programs.
• Competitive remuneration and flexible working arrangements.
• Supportive and collaborative work culture.

If you are a strategic and
- on QA leader who takes ownership of quality and delivery, we’d love to hear from you!

? Apply now and join our growing IT team.