Test Manager

Every moment counts. Especially those you live to the fullest. Welcome to Consort Group. For over 30 years, Consort Group has been helping companies leverage their data and infrastructure. It is backed by two leaders, Consortis and Consortia, and places people and social responsibility at the heart of its values. This is your future team Established in 2021, Consort Portugal supports the strategic offshoring choices of our clients, particularly in Europe, and brings our expertise in infrastructure services to the Portuguese market. With a team of around 45 employees, our Service Center based in Porto is developing a dynamic nearshore business, offering the French and European markets an environment of excellence and high potential. Test Manager This is your mission Are you passionate about ensuring high-quality deliverables and driving test excellence? Then this position is for you. As a Test Manager, you will be responsible for managing the test activities, ensuring their quality, and guiding the testing teams through the entire project lifecycle within our ecosystem. Build side: Ensure the scoping and design of multiple projects or a Tribe. Organize workshops to draft the overall test strategy for the project. Develop and prepare the different test levels and types required. Alert the project regarding any missing documents or discrepancies in testing documentation. Collaborate with teams to ensure all test deliverables are validated and aligned with the project's commitments. Run side: Manage test execution in compliance with standards across one or more projects. Monitor the planning, resources, and risks related to testing projects. Report on test progress and test results to project managers and stakeholders. Control the test execution phase, ensuring quality, budget, and timelines are met. Oversee the test closure activities and provide valuable insights for process improvements. This is your background You have at least 10 years of experience in demanding testing environments. You enjoy managing complex test portfolios and thrive in an Agile and collaborative atmosphere. You are looking for an environment where your ideas matter and where technology goes hand in hand with team collaboration. This is your career path. With at least 10 years of experience in demanding testing environments, you have developed a passion for managing testing projects, driving continuous improvement, and fostering collaboration among cross-functional teams. You enjoy working in an Agile setting and continuously seek ways to innovate and improve testing processes. This is your expertise: Test Methodology Principles: Understanding the best practices for test strategy, design, and execution. ISTQB Certified: Deep knowledge of testing terminology and principles. Agile & DevOps: Experienced in managing test activities within an Agile and CI/CD environment. Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating risks across projects. Automation: Managing test automation processes in a CI/CD pipeline. Test Documentation: Ability to create, manage, and validate test documentation in compliance with applicable standards. This is how you work as part of a team: Strong leadership skills, with the ability to coordinate and motivate diverse teams. Excellent communication skills, able to adapt to various stakeholders (e.g., sponsors, project managers, test leaders, developers). Ability to think critically, apply systematic thinking, and make logical decisions. Strong problem-solving capabilities, with a focus on continuous improvement. Pedagogical approach to teaching and mentoring team members. Ability to work under pressure and manage conflicts effectively. Language Skills English – C1 French – C1 This is our commitment At Consort Group, you are an expert who we support so that every assignment becomes a step that counts. Attentive and human onboarding A truly hands-on management style Continuous training opportunities Concrete commitments: inclusion, equality, solidarity The Move Up x United Heroes program to get moving and breathe A comprehensive HR package: health insurance, TR card, CSE, pension plan A culture of feedback and meaningful projects The recruitment process: An initial phone call with our recruitment team An HR interview and a job interview with a business engineer A test or technical interview with one of our experts A final meeting with your future manager or project manager And if we're a good fit, we'll get started together Good to know Location: Lisbon Contract: Permanent contract Remote work: Hybrid (Availability to travel within and outside Portugal) Job category: Test Management, Quality Assurance, IT Management What you will do here, you won't do anywhere else. This moment is yours.