Full Description

The IT Test Manager leads and coordinates testing activities for Siemens Healthineers IT operating in a regulated healthcare environment, covering applications, infrastructure, and services.

The role ensures effective planning, execution, and governance of testing activities across multiple projects, securing quality delivery and compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.

Your tasks and responsibilities

Test Strategy & Planning

Define and maintain test plans, and test concepts aligned with project scope, standards, and timelines. Plan testing activities across multiple projects and ensure resource readiness. Ensure availability and readiness of test environments, tools, and test data.

Test Execution Oversight

Oversee creation and execution of test cases. Monitor testing progress and ensure alignment with delivery milestones and quality standards. Monitor and oversee defect management and resolution tracking.

Governance & Compliance

Ensure compliance with internal testing standards and regulatory documentation requirements. Maintain audit-ready testing documentation and processes. Apply structured quality and compliance practices throughout testing phases.

Team Leadership & Coordination

Lead and guide testing teams to achieve delivery goals. Coordinate activities between testers, developers, project managers, and business stakeholders. Identify, escalate, and support resolution of risks and issues.

Stakeholder Communication & Reporting

Provide regular testing status and risk reporting. Facilitate communication across distributed project teams. Organize and lead global or virtual testing meetings when required.

Tools

Ensure effective use of testing and defect management tools. Support adoption of automation where applicable. Drive continuous improvement in testing practices.

Professional Experience

Required Qualifications & Experience

Strong backround in Test Management or comparable roles. Proven experience managing testing efforts across projects. Experience managing testing teams and delivery coordination.

Education + Certification

Degree in IT, Software Engineering, Infrastructure, Testing, or comparable discipline, ISTQB certification is a plus

Domain & Compliance Knowledge

Experience working in regulated environments. Strong understanding of documentation and audit requirements. Audit exposure or quality-driven mindset preferred.

Testing & Delivery Expertise

Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies and lifecycle processes. Experience in test planning, execution control, and defect lifecycle management. Ability to manage parallel testing efforts.