We are looking for an experienced Test Manager to join a long-term project with a leading company in the retail sector.
You will be responsible for leading quality assurance activities across complex technology programmes, driving test automation, quality engineering and shift-left practices while ensuring successful delivery across Agile, Waterfall and hybrid environments.
-Define and own test strategies, test plans and delivery approaches.
-Lead and mentor cross-functional testing teams.
-Drive an automation-first approach and promote Quality Engineering best practices.
-Champion shift-left testing throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
-Manage SIT, UAT, regression and release testing activities.
-Oversee defect and risk management, ensuring clear quality reporting.
-Coordinate non-functional testing, including performance, load and security testing.
-Support projects delivered using Agile, Waterfall and hybrid methodologies.
-Provide quality governance and regular reporting to stakeholders.
-Influence quality-related decisions and continuously improve testing approaches.
-Proven experience as a Test Manager within large-scale enterprise programmes.
-Strong understanding of test automation and Quality Engineering principles.
-Experience working across Agile, Waterfall and hybrid delivery models.
-Strong knowledge of shift-left testing and engineering-led quality practices.
-Experience overseeing non-functional testing activities.
-Strong leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills.
-Ability to lead teams, define testing approaches and influence key quality decisions.
Applicants must already be residing in Portugal, this is mandatory.