Senior Director, Test

2 weeks ago


Århus, Århus Kommune, Denmark Vestas Full time
Senior Director, Test & Release Management

Posted: 12 February 2025

Requisition ID: 63151

Location: Aarhus N, Region Central Jutland, DK

Work Experience: Senior Management

Type of Position: Full-Time

Job Family: Information Technology

Join Us in Leading the Green Energy Transition

Are you passionate about contributing to the green energy revolution? Do you have a keen interest in Test & Release Management and envision yourself leading a dynamic, cross-functional team? If so, you could be the perfect fit for our team

Responsibilities

  • Strategize and Lead: Develop and implement the overall strategy for Test & Release Management, aligning with organizational goals. Guide and coach the managers of the Release Management and Test Management departments, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Enhance Processes and Measure Effectiveness: Promote the adoption of best practices and innovative solutions to enhance release and test processes. Oversee the development and maintenance of metrics to measure the effectiveness of release and test activities.
  • Primary Contact and Communication: Act as the primary point of contact for senior leadership regarding release and test management activities.
  • Facilitate Collaboration: Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment and smooth completion of release and test plans.
  • Establish Governance and Mitigate Risks: Establish and enforce governance frameworks, standards, and policies for release and test management.
  • Oversee Approval Processes: Oversee the approval processes, including quality gates and change control boards, to ensure compliance and readiness.
  • Drive Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and lead initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of release and test management practices.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in release and test management, preferably in a leadership role.
  • Strong understanding of release processes, testing frameworks, and quality standards.
  • In-depth knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and release management processes.
  • Proficiency in various testing frameworks, test management tools, and standardization of testing processes.
  • Experience in conducting risk assessments and developing mitigation strategies.
  • Leadership and team management skills.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Fluent in English (both written and oral).

What we offer

We offer an opportunity to be part of a team committed to ensuring test and release management best practices across all software products in Vestas R&D. You will have many interested and engaged colleagues across a global organization, with ample opportunities for cross-disciplinary and personal development.

Additional Information

Primary workplace is at our office in Aarhus, Denmark, or Porto, Portugal. Please submit your CV in English. We are looking to fill the position as soon as possible, so please don't hesitate to send your application immediately, and no later than the deadline of March 11, 2025.

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DEIB Statement

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