Senior Test Manager / Test Project Manager

Role Overview

The client is seeking an experienced Senior Test Manager / Test Project Manager to support a large-scale, multi-year transformation program within the insurance domain. The program involves multiple parallel initiatives and cross-functional delivery streams.

This role blends hands-on operational test management within agile delivery environments with strategic oversight of program-wide testing frameworks, including test processes, environments, data, and automation.

The ideal candidate will be capable of managing daily testing activities while also shaping long-term testing strategies and governance.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Test Management

• Oversee and coordinate system and user acceptance testing activities across program milestones and epics
• Plan and align test execution cycles with multiple teams and delivery streams
• Facilitate daily coordination meetings with business testers and cross-functional teams
• Manage dependencies, batch processes, data requirements, and vendor inputs
• Ensure seamless synchronization between various testing phases and stakeholders

Strategic & Program-Level Responsibilities

• Design and maintain the overall test strategy and roadmap for the program
• Define requirements for test environments and collaborate with infrastructure teams for provisioning
• Establish and optimize processes for test planning, execution, defect tracking, and traceability
• Ensure availability and consistency of test data aligned with production scenarios
• Drive alignment of test data and environments across systems and teams
• Contribute to the development and scaling of test automation frameworks

Experience Requirements

• Extensive experience in test management or test project management within complex environments
• Proven track record of leading testing efforts in large transformation programs
• Experience working in large organizations with complex system landscapes
• Strong background in managing external vendors and suppliers
• Significant experience within the insurance domain

Additional Preferred Experience

• Experience with implementation of enterprise systems (preferably Lumera or INCA)
• Exposure to mainframe environments
• Experience in building or enhancing test automation frameworks and processes
• Knowledge of non-functional testing (performance, security, scalability)
• Experience in test environment strategy and test data management

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Required Skills

• System Testing & User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Test Planning, Strategy Development & Execution
• Defect Management and Traceability
• Test Data & Test Environment Management
• Agile methodologies (SAFe, Agile Release Trains)
• Program & Project Management in large-scale transformations
• Test Automation frameworks and tools
• Dependency and stakeholder coordination
• Mainframe systems knowledge

Language Requirements

• Swedish – Fluent (mandatory)
• English – Professional proficiency

Other Requirements

• Ability to work in a hybrid setup with partial on-site presence in Stockholm
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Job Mode:

· Hybrid (25% Remote)

Application Method: Interested candidates can apply by sending their profile to hr@semiconservicenordic.com