Test Manager | QA Governance | Remote / Germany

Project overview

For a long-term transformation project at a renowned company, we are looking for an experienced Test Manager with a focus on overarching test strategy, QA governance, and quality management.

Responsibilities

• Definition and further development of an overarching test strategy
• Establishment and implementation of QA governance structures
• Control of test planning, test cycles, and test levels
• Consolidation of quality metrics and test progress
• Assessment of quality risks and escalation management
• Introduction and optimization of defect management processes
• Support and coordination of functional test managers
• Selection, evaluation, and governance of test management tools
• Promotion of quality ownership and shift-left approaches
• Close collaboration with management, development, business departments, and product owners

Requirements

• Several years of experience in test management of complex IT projects
• Sound knowledge in the area of software testing and quality assurance
• ISTQB Foundation Level or comparable know-how
• Experience with test management tools (e.g., TestRail, TestFLO, or similar)
• Very good Jira knowledge
• Experience in establishing test processes and test governance
• Understanding of APIs, databases, logs, and modern software architectures
• Experience with test metrics, reporting, and risk assessment
• Very good German language skills (at least C1)

Nice to have

Framework Conditions

Interested?

Please send me your current profile including:

Important: Please only apply if you have already gained several years of practical experience as a Test Manager with strategic and overarching responsibility. Pure tester, test automation, or QA engineer profiles cannot be considered for this position.

I look forward to your message.

• Experience with tool migrations and tool evaluations
• Knowledge in test automation
• Experience in DevOps, Continuous Delivery, or agile environments
• Exposure to AI-supported test processes
• Start: short notice (11/16/2026)
• Utilization: 3 PT (24 hours) per week
• Duration: 3 months (+ extension option)
• Location: predominantly remote
• German-speaking project environment
• Availability
• Hourly rate remote/on-site
• Brief overview of your relevant test management projects

Project details

• Start: ab sofort
• Duration: 3 Monate
• Remote: hybrid
• Location: Dortmund, Deutschland, DE
• Languages: German