Automation Testing Manager (m/f/d)

Are you passionate about building high-quality software and leading teams that deliver real business impact?

The Automation Testing Manager is a leadership role for someone who thrives on innovation, continuous improvement, and modern quality engineering practices. This position leads a global team of automation and performance testing professionals while defining the strategy, tools, and processes that ensure reliable, secure, and high-performing solutions across the organization.

In this role, you will drive the evolution of testing from traditional quality assurance to a highly automated, intelligent, and data-driven quality engineering model. You will champion test automation, performance testing, DevOps integration, and AI-powered testing capabilities to improve software quality, accelerate delivery, and enhance customer experience.

Success in this position requires a strong blend of technical expertise, people leadership, strategic thinking, and a passion for adopting emerging technologies. You will work closely with business leaders, development teams, and IT partners to establish best practices, improve delivery efficiency, and ensure quality is built into every stage of the software lifecycle.

This is an opportunity to influence enterprise-wide quality strategies, develop high-performing teams, and help shape the future of software testing through automation, analytics, and AI-driven innovation.

Location: Wrocław/Barcelona

Work Model: 4 days in the office (Monday-Thursday), remote Friday

Responsibilities

• Lead a global team of automation and performance testing engineers to successfully deliver strategic business initiatives.

• Define testing scope and quality objectives for software releases, covering both functional and non-functional requirements.

• Establish and maintain a robust automation-first testing strategy.

• Drive continuous improvement of test automation frameworks, processes, and methodologies.

• Define and track key quality metrics, including automation coverage, test effectiveness, and testing efficiency.

• Ensure test sufficiency, quality standards, and release readiness across all supported applications.

• Develop and maintain testing strategies, plans, and quality roadmaps.

• Identify, evaluate, and implement AI-enabled testing capabilities to improve productivity, coverage, defect detection, and test maintenance.

• Partner with project managers, developers, business stakeholders, and IT teams to prioritize and resolve defects.

• Provide clear and actionable testing and quality status reports to senior leadership.

• Coordinate and oversee end-to-end performance testing activities.

• Analyze performance trends and work with development teams to implement improvements.

• Participate in recruitment, talent development, performance management, succession planning, and employee recognition programs.

• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, continuous learning, and operational excellence.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, performance, and customer satisfaction.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, security policies, and SOX-related activities.

• Manage team workload and resource allocation to ensure effective coverage and delivery.

• Identify and implement industry-leading tools, technologies, and best practices.

• Maintain confidentiality of company and customer information.

• Support business and IT strategic objectives through effective quality engineering practices.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

• Proven experience leading software testing, automation testing, or quality engineering teams.

• Demonstrated success in designing, implementing, and scaling automated testing frameworks and quality engineering practices.

• Strong experience with test automation tools, testing methodologies, and software quality best practices.

• Experience with performance testing concepts, strategies, and tools.

• Strong understanding of Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, and modern software delivery practices.

• Demonstrated leadership experience managing global or distributed teams.

• Project management experience with the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and initiatives.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

• Experience leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) technologies to enhance software testing and quality engineering, including intelligent test creation, self-healing automation, defect prediction, test optimization, and automated maintenance.

• Hands-on experience using AI-powered development and testing tools such as Microsoft Copilot, GitHub Copilot, Tricentis Tosca AI, or similar platforms.

• Proven ability to evaluate, adopt, and govern emerging AI technologies that improve testing efficiency, software quality, team productivity, and delivery speed.

• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience working in Agile software development environments.

• Experience in mature DevOps organizations with automated delivery pipelines.

• Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter, Carrier IO, or similar platforms.

• Software testing certifications such as ISTQB, Tricentis Tosca, or equivalent.

• Experience facilitating technical roadmaps and strategic planning workshops.

• Familiarity with enterprise software development toolchains.

• Experience implementing AI-assisted quality engineering practices and integrating AI capabilities into the software development lifecycle.

How we work: At PPG, we bring teams together to accelerate collaboration and career development, with in-person work Monday through Thursday and the opportunity to work remotely on Flexible Fridays. Schedules may vary by location.

About us: 

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™ 

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X. 

The PPG Way 2030  

We are customer champions 

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. 

We act with purpose and speed 

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.  

We are excellent operators 

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.   

We compete to win 

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths. 

We are PPG proud 

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world. 

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to  https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.  

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.  

If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email [email protected]. 

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.  
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.  Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. 

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.