Test Manager

Vestas is the world leader in wind technology and a main motivation in the development of the wind power industry. Vestas' core business comprises the development, manufacture, sale, marketing, and maintenance of Wind Turbines. Come and join us at Vestas!

Digital Solutions > Digital Technology Solutions > Digital Technology Products 

Digital Engineering & Product Lifecyle is a part of Digital Solution, and accountable for developing and managing digital solutions within the area of Industry 4.0 and Product Life Cycle Management - from management of master data to utilization of extended reality, simulation and configuration tools, and Industrial IoT. Test & Verification is responsible for test planning and execution, and development of test strategy for the Product Area. As test manager you are accountable for testing, in at least one product teams - this includes quality and test advocacy, resource planning and management, and resolution of issues that impede the test effort.

Responsibilities

• Test planning, execution and reporting incl. stakeholder communication 
• Develop and refinement of test operating model and strategies in collaboration with SMEs 
• Develop, educate and support product teams within the testing domain
• Manage resources for test planning, preparation and execution
• Define testing scope for development. Participate in product design reviews to ensure system testability and overall quality
• Improve quality, efficiency and effectiveness in testing through high-level of re-use, latest technologies and tools, and use of automatization 
• Create and support in the creation of manual test cases and automation test scripts
• Prepare data and systems for test

Qualifications

• A bachelor's or master's degree within Engineering, IT or relevant education
• ISTQB Foundation certification or similar is required
• ISTQB Test Manager certification or similar is desirable
• Minimum of 6-10 years of experience as test lead or manager is desirable
• Experience in unit testing framework like Junit or similar is beneficial
• Knowledge/Experience with SAP PLM is beneficial
• Knowledge/Experience with PTC Windchill is an asset
• Experience with agile development methodologies is beneficial 
• Effective communicator in both technical and non-technical contexts 
• Solid experience of software testing methodologies, testing lifecycle, and quality assurance processes
• Solid experience working with testing tools of different kind is advantageous

Competencies

• Great communicative skills, fluent in written and verbal English
• Motivated, motivated and result orienteered mindset
• Highly effective communicator, committed to collaboration, and with a solution-oriented attitude and mindset
• Ability to identify challenges and set up action plans
• You work together but value collaboration and teamwork 
• You like being proactive and getting things done 
• You have profound communication and presentation skills

What We Offer

We offer an exciting job with excellent opportunities for professional and personal development in an inspiring, innovative, good, and international work environment in the sustainable energy sector. As the chapter is newly established, you have a great opportunity to set your footprint within Vestas. We place a significant emphasis on cooperation, transparency, and a healthy work/life balance. The position reports directly to the Chapter Lead for Test & Verification.

Additional Information

Your primary workplace will be Chennai.

Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before 3rd May 2024

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About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 29,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. 
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.