Test Manager

Experienced and detail-oriented System Test Leader to manage and coordinate the planning, execution, and reporting of system test efforts within and across our R&D projects.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for working with our R&D project teams to drive development and implementation of comprehensive test strategies, plans, and execution of system-level, integration, and element-level testing, and test automation.
The role also involves collaborating with development teams and other stakeholders to ensure product quality, overall product performance.

Main Responsibilities
• Define and implement comprehensive test strategies, plans to ensure thorough verification, integration, and validation of power system products.
• Review user requirements, use cases, and system specifications to fully understand project details and align test coverage with product expectations.
• Plan, develop, and execute system-level, integration, and element-level testing, including new feature, regression, and validation testing to confirm compliance with requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and extend automated test and infrastructure to optimize testing efficiency.
• Utilize test management and defect tracking tools to ensure effective test execution, traceability, and documentation.
• Work with continuous engineering and development teams to reproduce, analyze, and resolve customer issues, identifying root causes efficiently.
• Lead go/no-go release decisions by assessing test results, coverage, and system stability.
• Guide and mentor test engineers, fostering best practices, continuous improvement, and technical innovation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize testing needs, improving overall test coverage and product reliability.
• Continuously evaluate and refine testing processes and procedures to maintain the highest quality standards.
• Provide test status reporting, including progress, coverage, and key quality metrics, to stakeholders.

Skills & Qualifications
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in leading software/hardware testing teams
• Strong experience in test planning, scheduling, and task estimation for system releases.
• Proven ability to lead go/no-go decisions for releases based on test results and system performance.
• Expertise in troubleshooting and root cause analysis to quickly identify system issues.
• In-depth knowledge of testing methodologies, including Regression, Functional, Performance, Black Box, White Box, and Integration testing.
• Ability to manage traceability between test plans, test cases, automation sequences, and requirements using test management tools.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and leadership skills, with a focus on driving quality improvements.
• Experience in international and/or multi-site project development.

Mandatory Skills
• Proficient in leading testing teams (10+ years of experience)
• Proficient in defining test strategy, test plans, system level testing for power systems, embedded systems, or industrial automation across the SDLC
• Proficient in communication protocols (Modbus, CAN, IEC 61850, etc.).
• Experience in regulatory compliance testing