Project Manager & Test Manager

Experienced IT Consultant with over 20 years of experience in Testing, Project Management, and People Management in the Telco and Finance industry. Holds PMI and PRINCE2 certifications. Currently working as a Consultant and Test Manager/Lead. Skilled in test management, project deliveries, and team leadership. Previous experience includes roles as a Test Unit Lead, Project Manager, and Team Leader at various companies.

7/2022 - Present: Consultant - Test Manager/Lead

Responsibilities:

• Managing testing activities for releases and large projects
• Overseeing other test-related tasks

8/2016 - 6/2022: Consultant - Test Manager/Lead

Responsibilities:

• Implementing new test methodology
• Managing testing for releases and large projects
• Handling other test-related activities

8/2016 - 9/2021: Test Unit Lead

Responsibilities:

• Leading and mentoring test unit team members
• Developing test strategies
• Allocating resources for testing
• Collaborating with external partners

5/2017 - 9/2021: Consultant - Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Managing project deliveries for clients
• Handling project financials, communication, and team leadership
• Managing business development and client relationships

2/2015 - 6/2017: Course Sponsor - SW Testing

Responsibilities:

• Sponsoring a university course on software testing
• Acting as a university lecturer

3/2016 - 8/2016: Consultant - Test Architect/Lead

Responsibilities:

• Leading testing projects
• Developing test strategies
• Allocating testing resources
• Managing all test-related activities

9/2014 - 3/2016: Consultant - Project Manager, Test Manager/Lead

Responsibilities:

• Managing project delivery and international project teams
• Overseeing test management
• Communicating with customers

9/2012 - 7/2014: Customer Project/Program Manager, Test Manager

Responsibilities:

• Managing customer projects, communication, and team leadership
• Handling project financials and business development
• Developing test strategies

12/2010 - 8/2012: Project/Test Manager, Team Leader

Responsibilities:

• Leading testing unit and developing test strategies
• Allocating resources for testing and development
• Collaborating with external partners

09/2008 - 12/2010: Head of Product Integration and Service Optimization unit

Responsibilities:

• Leading a unit of testers and developers
• Managing test activities for national and international projects
• Developing test strategies and allocating resources

04/2007 - 08/2008: Head of Service Integration Testing team

Responsibilities:

• Leading a testing team
• Managing test activities for projects
• Allocating resources and maintaining budgets