Test Manager

• You have (at least) HBO (higher professional education) working and thinking level;
• You have experience with test management and guiding various types of testing, projects, or programs;
• You have experience with different working methods at medium to large organizations (such as, for example: waterfall, Agile, SAFe, and/or DevOps);
• You can lead well and are good at stakeholder management at every level;
• You have persuasiveness and possess the ability to empathize with the client;
• You have good coaching and facilitating skills and are a strong communicator;
• You are familiar with the philosophy of TMAP, ISTQB, or Rapid Software Testing, can apply this, and can also guide and coach others in this (you may already have certification, or are willing to obtain it).

Excellent command of the Dutch language is essential for this position. A C1 level is required, with B2 being the minimum acceptable proficiency level.

• A permanent contract of 32, 36, or 40 hours with a compensation budget up to €8,217.50 gross per month incl. holiday allowance and mobility allowance;
• With us, you can choose the mode of travel that suits you best, such as a lease car (electric), mileage allowance, and you receive an NS-Business Card, or a combination thereof;
• We encourage an active lifestyle, so on top of that, we offer a bicycle lease plan via Lease A Bike;
• 26 vacation days with the option to purchase more, an expense allowance, and an annual bonus from C-Grade;
• With our Benefits at Work, you get discounts at webshops such as bol.com, HEMA, and Wehkamp, as well as advantages on activities, electronics, and more;
• A strong in-house L&D program, an unlimited training budget, and active professional communities where knowledge sharing and growth are central;
• Space to contribute to a more sustainable future via a sustainability budget and flexible arrangements;
• Attention to (mental) health, with initiatives such as OpenUp, parenthood training, vitality webinars, and a discount on your gym membership;
• Access to inspiring events such as Women@Sogeti and SoPlay, where tech and connection come together.

As a Test Manager, you know better than anyone how to ensure quality and get teams moving. But do you also get the space to grow and get the most out of your career? Do you want to work in an environment where your development is taken just as seriously as the quality of the work you deliver? Then please read on.

As a Test Manager, you are the lead in quality engineering at our clients. Your focus lies on coaching, improvement trajectories, and Center of Excellence activities. When quality becomes complex or truly needs to be structured differently, you come into play. You can then make others aware of quality at the beginning of the process (shift-left) and after the release (shift-right) like no other. You form the bridge between IT and the business and know how to guide and coach others in doing so.

Due to the great diversity of clients, you can also work on various assignments. For example, one time you might be deployed more as a Test Manager with a focus on a project or program, managing test activities and strategies from there. At other times, you can work on improvement trajectories and the quality of processes, where you increasingly move towards the role of Quality Architect.

As a thought leader in the field of best practices such as TMAP, Quality Engineering, and Testing, Sogeti offers many opportunities for self-development. With many different trainings, QX-Day (Sogeti's largest test inspiration event), and a strong community of specialists, you can continue to grow. Within Sogeti, but also on our assignments. Do you enjoy sharing your expertise and experience with colleagues? Then you have the opportunity for that here as well. For example, by giving presentations or workshops. There is also much possible in the field of innovation! For instance, you can delve into the possibilities that AI offers within your field.

• You become part of one of the largest Quality Engineering & Testing divisions in the Netherlands (500+ professionals), where expertise, innovation, and building quality into every phase are central;
• You will join a close-knit community of 110 colleagues, with whom you can brainstorm about challenges on an assignment, but where much knowledge sharing also takes place through community days, open forums, and intervision sessions;
• Within our vision of Amplified Quality Engineering, we use AI as an amplifier. We invest in tooling, adoption, and development, including our own GenAI solution;
• You make an impact with various challenging clients and engage in discussions about priorities, investments, and sustainable choices;
• In-house training from AI to communication and leadership skills, so that you can develop in a way that suits you. And there are plenty of opportunities to share your expertise with colleagues through knowledge sharing or workshops;
• Participating in inspiring events where you can gain knowledge, share knowledge yourself, build a network, and actively contribute to a field that is constantly in motion.