Test Manager / QA Lead (German-speaking) (m/f)

Job Description & Summary

Are you an IT professional with test management experience in banking or financial services, looking for a client-facing role in an international environment?

We are looking for a German-speaking Test Manager to join our expanding CIO Advisory & Cloud team in Slovakia. This role supports an international initiative delivering projects for financial services clients in the DACH region. You will collaborate with international teams and work directly with German-speaking stakeholders to help ensure the successful delivery of complex transformation initiatives-including core system implementations, large-scale IT transformations, regulatory change programs, and cloud migration projects in banking and insurance.

As a Test Manager for German projects at PwC, your responsibilities will include:

• Defining and aligning test strategies for implementation and transformation projects
• Steering test preparation and execution activities across teams and workstreams
• Ensuring excellent quality and consistency of test documentation (plans, concepts, evidence, reporting)
• Providing consistent and transparent test progress reporting to stakeholders (status, risks, decisions, defect trends)

Requirements of the role:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Economics, Business Administration, Business Informatics, Business Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience as a Test Manager on large-scale projects, ideally within an ITIL environment
• Banking and/or insurance domain experience is a strong plus
• Strong skills in managing external and internal stakeholders; confident in a client-facing consulting setting
• Experience using German (C1) and English (B2-C1) in a professional environment
• ISTQB certification (Expert level or equivalent) is a plus-practical delivery experience is key
• Experience with test tools such as Azure Test Plans / Azure DevOps, Micro Focus ALM, Jira Xray, Jira, Confluence, Selenium, UiPath, SoapUI
• Ability to apply or enable test automation (e.g., UI browser-based testing with Selenium; SAP Solution Manager / Azure DevOps / Micro Focus ALM where applicable)

What we offer:

• International Projects: Work with clients from the DACH region and be part of an international environment that provides exciting opportunities for professional growth and cross-cultural collaboration.
• Growth Opportunities: Join a growing team with clear paths for career development - both in testing expertise and in consulting/management roles.
• Hybrid Work Model: Flexible working arrangements, including a mix of remote work and travel to Prague, Germany or other locations for collaboration and training, depending on project needs.
• Supportive Team Environment: Become part of a strong team that values independence, ownership and teamwork in a collaborative setting.
• Modern Technologies: Work with up-to-date tools and platforms in testing, automation and cloud-based solutions in the financial services sector.

Additional Information:

• Final salary is subject to seniority and position. From 3 500 EUR/gross/monthly for more junior profiles (Testing Specialist).
• For candidates with many years of experience (especially Test Managers), the salary is negotiable based on experience and proven seniority.
• Contract type: Full-time
• Start date: By agreement

Benefits you can enjoy while working at PwC:

• Financial Rewards: Benefit from regular salary reviews, performance bonuses and other special bonuses. Enjoy meal contributions and a cafeteria benefit system offering personalized choices.

• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Enjoy our hybrid working policy, flexible working hours, 2 extra days off during Christmas along with Sick-days. Every minute of your extra work is valued and compensated.

• Career Development: Engage in tailored internal and external training programs as well as structured career development plan.

• Health & Well-being: Access premium benefits such as Multisport card, physiotherapy consultations, or a medical center membership. Take advantage of our Well-being and Work-Life Coaching program.

• Supportive Culture: Participate in teambuilding activities and social events and join our employee referral program. Experience a culture with regular feedback and a supportive environment.

• Global Opportunities: Seize the opportunity for international assignments and work on diverse projects with international clients. Explore the world while working with the possibility of working from abroad.

• Extra perks: Use various discounts at partner companies such as cars, health care, beauty, culture or others. Transfer up to 4 telephone numbers at discounted rates.

Information about the selection process:

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