Lead Testing Services Consultant (Test Manager)

WHAT MAKES US, US  

Join some of the most innovative thinkers in FinTech as we lead the evolution of financial technology. If you are an innovative, curious, collaborative person who embraces challenges and wants to grow, learn and pursue outcomes with our prestigious financial clients, say Hello to SimCorp!  

At its foundation, SimCorp is guided by our values – caring, customer success-driven, collaborative, curious, and courageous. Our people-centered organization focuses on skills development, relationship building, and client success. We take pride in cultivating an environment where all team members can grow, feel heard, valued, and empowered. 

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WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT TO US 

SimCorp Advanced Delivery Center (ADC) was strategically established, initially in 2016 in Warsaw, Poland, and subsequently extended to Manila, Philippines in 2021 and Mexico City in 2023. This deliberate expansion enables us to efficiently connect with clients spanning EMEA, APAC, and NA. Within the ADC, our Business Consultants collaborate closely with market units, focusing on business functionality and solution workflows. Their expertise ensures customized configuration and seamless deployment of SimCorp Dimension for our valued customers. 

We are now looking for a Lead Testing Services Consultant/Test Manager to work within our ADC Implementation Testing Services team, in SimCorp’s Poland office.   
The Test Manager is responsible for leading and executing testing activities across implementation and test management projects. This hybrid role combines strategic oversight with hands-on delivery consulting, ensuring high-quality outcomes whether testing is performed internally or by clients. 

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR   

Strategic Leadership & Planning 

• Define and adapt test strategies based on project scope, objectives, risks, and timelines. 

• Lead the creation of detailed test plans, identifying testable scope and aligning schedules with project plans. 

• Contribute to project effort estimation and resource planning. 

• Analyse project artifacts (e.g., WBS, requirements, configuration documents) to derive testing scope. 

• Identify delivery risks early and implement mitigation actions. 

Test Execution & Delivery 

• Organize and lead test activities for internal and external teams. 

• Design and execute functional component, end-to-end, and system integration test cases. 

• Manage incident tracking and resolution throughout the test lifecycle. 

• Monitor and control test progress and incident handling across teams. 

• Ensure adherence to established delivery practices and team collaboration standards. 

Stakeholder Engagement 

• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders from project initiation to closure. 

• Conduct kick-off meetings, defect triage calls, workshops, and regular reporting. 

• Provide timely updates on test metrics and project status. 

• Support clients during their test execution, including test suite handover and Q&A. 

Continuous Improvement 

• Contribute to the development and refinement of standard service delivery practices. 

• Conduct project closure activities and deliver final test reports. 

Collaboration Scope 

• Internal QA and test teams. 

• External client teams. 

• Configuration and development teams. 

• Project managers and business stakeholders. 

WHAT WE VALUE 

Your strong communication, coordination, and interpersonal abilities will be key to driving all activities toward planned outcomes. As our ideal candidate, you demostrate:  

Soft-skills 

• Proactive, creative, and solution-oriented mindset 

• Structured and analytical approach to problem-solving 

• Strong communicator and effective team leader 

• Detail-oriented with a collaborative working style 

Technical skills 

• Proficient in the MS365 suite, including Word, Excel, Teams (Planner & Lists), Outlook, and SharePoint 

• Experienced with test and incident management tools: Azure DevOps Test Plans, Jira, Agility, and HP ALM 

• Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and established testing practices 

• Familiarity with financial domain processes and SCD (Supply Chain Domain) knowledge 

Certification  

• ISTQB Advanced Level Test Manager 

• ISTQB Foundation or Advanced Level Test Analyst 

• PMP Certification (considered a plus) 

BENEFITS  

• Flexible working hours  

• Hybrid working model (2 days per week in the office, next to Wilanowska metro station) 

• Private medical care (Medicover) 

• Sharing the costs of sports activities (Multisport Card)  

• Life insurance  

• Possibility to develop your career in an international environment  

• Professional training and courses (starting with our 3 weeks’ SimCorp Dimension® Academy)  

• German and English language classes  

• Integration events and charity projects 

In addition, we provide a good work and life balance and opportunities for professional development in an international environment: there is never just only one route - we offer an individual approach to professional development to support the direction you want to take. Visit our career pages to learn more about working at SimCorp: www.simcorp.com/career  

NEXT STEPS    

Please send us your application in English via our career site. 
Please note that only applications sent through our system will be processed.  

At SimCorp, we recognize that bias can unintentionally occur in the recruitment process. To uphold fairness and equal opportunities for all applicants, we kindly ask you to exclude personal data such as photo, age, or any non-professional information from your application. Thank you for aiding us in our endeavor to mitigate biases in our recruitment process.   

For any questions you are welcome to contact Hanna Brzózka, Lead Talent Acquisition Partner, at "[email protected]". If you are interested in being a part of SimCorp but are not sure this role is suitable, submit your CV anyway. SimCorp is on an exciting growth journey, and our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to assist you discover the right role for you. The approximate time to consider your CV is three weeks.      

We are eager to continually improve our talent acquisition process and make everyone’s experience positive and valuable. Therefore, during the process we will ask you to provide your feedback, which is highly appreciated.  

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