Mission :
The System Test Lead ensures that business requirements failures are detected during the System test activities.
Leads and coordinates the System testing activities.
Reports to the System Validation TPM.

Responsibilities :
- Establishes and aligns System Test Plan & Strategy based on System Integration, Verification and Validation test strategy
(incl. Deterministic test, Verification, Validation, Statistical tests, KPIs) according to allocated scope.
- Defines to Sys Val Services Coordinator needed services in terms of Data collection, annotation, data logistic, tool automation / tool chain and car modifications & follows up with Sys Val Services Coordinator
i.e Acts as Customer of Sys Val Services Coordinator.
- Supports the definition of the System Integration, Verification and Validation test strategy.
- Ensures feasibility of the System testing activities.
- Ensures the application of the Project test strategy in System test teams (incl. System Test Process).
- Analyzes and approves testability of requirements.
- Defines and deploys the System Test Resources (Engineers & Environment) Deployment Plan.
- Supports the design of the System Test Environment.
- Reviews & Approves the System Test Specification.
- Freezes the content of the System smoke test.
- Reviews & Approves the System test execution.
- Prepares the System Test Report
- Communicates the System Test Report to all Stakeholders, incl. FuSa.
- Closes the System test activities.
- Defines, tracks and reports KPIs (System Test Status) in his/her area of responsibility.
- Continuously identifies areas for improvement, defines measures and ensures implementation in his/her area of responsibility.
- In case of deviations, escalates to the Test Management Lead and provides adequate information and proposals for decision making.
- Takes part if the Function Core Team.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Software Engineering or related
• Experience in project management (plan, monitoring and control against priorities)
• Experience in system testing
• Understanding of system test case writing methodologies and test execution
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication/reporting skills
• Knowledge of process models (e.g. Automotive SPICE®), regarding verification and validation process areas
• Optional: Certified ISTQB Test Manager Advanced Level