Test Manager
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Goran Popovic
Last position:
Test Manager & Analyst at Festo / Questax GmbH
Project goal: Carrying out system tests and validating industrial communication and control systems, including requirements definition and verification.
Responsibilities:
- Test planning, test execution
- Test strategy, test cases, and test specifications
- Requirements analysis
- Ensuring traceability between requirements, test cases, and defects
- Carrying out regression and integration tests
- Defect analysis
- Simulation and validation
- NetSniffer Wireshark
- Supporting test automation (Python, CI/CD)
- Reporting
- Stakeholder coordination and agile collaboration (Scrum / SAFe / Kanban)
- V-Model
- CI/CD automation with Python, Groovy, and frameworks (Selenium, PyTest)
Technologies:: CAN, Modbus, Ethernet, PLC, PROFINET, Codebeamer ALM, Scrum, SAFe, MS Teams, Git, CI/CD with GitLab CI and TeamCity, Windows Batch, FAS, Wireshark, Python, Enterprise Architect (EA), AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot), VS Code, Tia Portal, SCL, Python (Selenium, PyTest)
Mario Mohar
Last position:
Co-Founder and CTO at B2B SaaS Recruiting Platform
Complete build of a B2B SaaS platform for recruitment agencies
- Multi-source job aggregation via ATS APIs
- AI-assisted career page scraping
- Rule-based and AI-assisted matching
- Credit-based monetization model with Stripe integration
- Live in production since July 2026
Tech stack
- NestJS
- React
- PostgreSQL
- pgvector
- Claude AI
- Prisma
René Adam
Last position:
Test (Automation) Engineer at BWI GmbH
Introduced a unified test strategy to establish quality gates and define test activities for the 'ICaruS' subproject of the Bundeswehr
Built and implemented manual and automated tests, set up the test infrastructure, and introduced test management tools
Established KPIs and dashboards to present and distribute test metrics to project team members and stakeholders
Technologies used: Playwright, TypeScript, REST, PEGA Systems, Jira, HP ALM, GitLab Runner, Kubernetes, Git, VS Code, Angular, Scrum
Christoph Sawicki
Last position:
Test Manager at Logistics
- Coordination and planning, execution, documentation, and analysis of test cases
- Development of test concepts considering best practices (e.g., test pyramid) with a focus on reliable, automatable test runs
- Implementation and maintenance of test cases according to the test concepts
- Technologies: Citrix Workspace, Shopify, Jira, Xray, MS Teams, MS SharePoint, Confluence, MS Office 365
Martin Petermann
Last position:
Business Analyst and Test Manager at ProSiebenSat.1 Tech & Services GmbH
- Analysis of affected business processes, taking numerous stakeholders into account
- Interface analysis, architecture and system design
- Mediating and coordinating different subprojects and interface partners
- Creating epics and user stories, maintaining the backlog, workshops and review presentations
- Implementation support between business departments and development
- Test management including strategy and approach definition
- Test case definition, execution and approval
- Cross-team organization of integration and acceptance tests
- Support for test environments
- Technologies and tools: Java, Angular, Kubectl, REST, AWS SNS/SQS, Kafka, S4/HANA, Bruno
Melanie S.
Last position:
Lead Quality / Regulatory at Confidential
Built and drove the implementation of an ISO 13485-aligned quality management system for a newly established medical-device manufacturer developing products for leading OEM customers. Led RA/QA strategy, QMS architecture, design-control setup, supplier-...
Mert Bicer
Last position:
Freelancer at Freelancer
Consulting in testing
- Development and implementation of a test strategy for structured quality assurance
- Consulting on building and improving test processes
- Support in introducing QA standards
Ralf Barthel
Last position:
Test Manager and Subproject Manager at SvenMahn IT GmbH & Co. KG
- Leading the subproject Test & Acceptance & Quality Assurance
- Project/program management according to Prince2
- Create and update subproject plan
- Resource management
- Creating and carrying out tests, creating tests in Azure DevOps, MS Dynamics etc.
- Process modeling
- Documenting project progress with PowerPoint and SÖREN (in-house development)
- Acceptance of the respective tests by the end customer
- Monitoring and reporting for the subproject
- Budget: N/A
- Team: 4 people
Herbert Weinert
Last position:
Business Analyst & Test Manager at Wüstenrot Bausparkasse AG
Transformation of the core banking system landscape from host systems to a SAP-based architecture (SAP BP, CML, CMS, CYT) including the introduction of a building savings solution based on iBS – BASS as well as S/4HANA transformation (brownfield)
- Test management & control
- Responsibility for test management in the SAP Business Partner area incl. control of a test portfolio with >1,500 test cases
- Preparation and management of >5 test cycles / releases
- Functional and organizational management of test teams
- Ensuring stable test execution despite high system complexity and dependencies
- Integration & system stabilization
- Coordination of cross-system test activities in a heterogeneous architecture (SAP, MDM, host, surrounding systems)
- Support for the integration and stabilization of complex system landscapes with >10 connected systems
- Stabilization of synchronization between SAP Business Partner, MDM and host systems
- Ensuring stable data and process flows as a basis for functioning business processes
- Defect management & quality
- Functional analysis, prioritization and control of defects
- Conducting structured root cause analyses
- Sustainable reduction of critical errors in business-critical processes
- Architecture & systems
- Participation in architecture design as well as ongoing support and further development of the system landscape
- Setup and support of test systems
- Conducting load and performance tests
- Enablement & go-live
- Conducting >30 trainings with a total of >150 participants
- Enabling business departments to carry out tests and error analysis independently
- Ensuring go-live readiness of business-critical processes
- Active protection of productive releases through targeted test control and risk focus
- Critical project situations
- Leading task forces to stabilize critical interfaces and processes
Alexandra Grözinger
Last position:
Test Coordinator Project GoDigital at Insurance company
Support of test management and consulting on replacing the existing core system for non-life insurance with a modern IT platform.
Planning and controlling test execution as well as test analysis.
Documentation of test results in JIRA/XRAY and defect management.
Creating and continuously updating checklists to ensure quality.
Creating Confluence pages to support test execution and its documentation.
Creating test completion reports after each test cycle.
Methods: process planning, status tracking, process optimization, process execution, process quality assurance.
Tools: MS Office, Outlook, JIRA, Confluence, Wiki.
Benefit: Support for test management in the preparation, execution and documentation of the different test cycles.
David Kaselow
Last position:
IT Business Analyst at REWE digital
LOIS is the central integration platform that enables the processes between all REWE applications across the entire supply chain. As an IT Business Engineer, I support the NEO program in renewing the logistics integration platform "LOIS" for REWE and Penny in Germany and Europe.
Stéphane Tatuebu
Last position:
Senior Test Analyst – Test Automation - Test Management
- Testing interfaces between various systems
- Planning and coordinating test activities for features/improvements
- Selecting and adapting suitable test methods and procedures based on the test strategy
- Preparing and running test sessions
- Analysis, design, implementation, and documentation of manual and automated software tests
- Creating test cases and test scenarios using systematic test case specifications
- Performing and documenting system tests, regression tests, and smoke tests
- Monitoring and analyzing the executed test cases
- Maintaining and supporting the infrastructure and test data
- Analyzing and fixing error states related to test automation
- Documenting and tracking deviations, as well as supporting root cause analysis
- Analyzing errors and error tracking
- Working closely with product management
Aiman Ragab
Last position:
Test Manager and Test Automation Engineer at Warehouse Management Company
- Introduced test management with SolMan
- Implemented test automation with TOSCA
- Analyzed, created, and automated test cases
- Built regression test portfolio
- Stakeholder meetings and alignments
- Financial management
Carola Bischoff
Last position:
Subproject Lead/Test Management at msg Systems
- Building the test team
- Managing and coordinating test components
- Developing individual team members
- Planning and executing the test strategy
- Ensuring quality measures
- Implementing the subprojects in an external test environment
- Monitoring the budget and taking actions
- Overseeing and ensuring completion of test components
- Planning, coordinating, and conducting an overall test with stakeholders
- Supporting the go-live
- Coordinating remaining tasks
- Tools/methods: Office 365, Jira, Confluence, Scrum, Aris, facilitated meetings, presentations, XML
Wael Mansour
Last position:
Test Manager at Schwarz IT
- Design, planning, and test case analysis
- Integration testing
- Coordination of UAT in the lab and on site
- Creation of HW and SW test catalogs
- Communication of test results from REST services with the SAP team
- Support for branches in the EU until rollout
- Coordination of defect management and SW updates with the involved vendors
- Checking the configuration of the charging stations in the backend software for different countries
- Continuous reporting of the quality status to project management
- Documentation of the user manual in English and German
- Tools: Confluence, be.Energised, OCPP Postman, OPI, CCV (payone.elavon), Excel, it4you
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Test Manager statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
20 years
Position duration
3.1 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Quality Assurance, Information Technology, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Quality Assurance, Information Technology, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
86%
Master's degree or higher
48%
Doctorate
6%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
English, German, French
Speak two or more languages
98%
Based on our profile pool as of 21 Aug 2026.
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About the role
The Strategic Value of Structured Testing
A freelance Test Manager establishes the quality gates that prevent software defects from reaching production. They align testing strategies with business objectives, ensuring that development velocity does not compromise system stability. By defining clear quality metrics, they provide stakeholders with the transparency needed to make confident release decisions.
Core Responsibilities and Deliverables
Our freelance test coordinators manage the entire testing lifecycle, from initial planning to final release sign-off.
- Defining comprehensive test strategies and master test plans
- Coordinating manual, automated, regression, and performance testing phases
- Setting up defect management workflows and reporting structures
- Managing test environments and ensuring test data availability
- Leading and mentoring distributed teams of QA engineers and testers
Key Methodologies and Tooling
Experienced quality managers leverage modern industry standards and tools to optimize validation processes. They are highly proficient in testing methodologies such as ISTQB, Agile testing, and DevOps integration. On the technical side, they orchestrate frameworks using tools like Jira, Zephyr, HP ALM, Selenium, Tricentis Tosca, and various CI/CD pipelines to drive automation and continuous testing.
When to Hire a Freelance Expert
Companies typically onboard an external testing expert during critical software migrations, legacy system modernization projects, or ERP rollouts like SAP S/4HANA. A freelancer brings unbiased, external quality control, helping internal teams overcome bottlenecks and implement best practices quickly without the overhead of a permanent hire.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about Test Manager, in one place.
A freelance Test Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing the software quality assurance strategy. They coordinate testing teams, define quality gates, manage defects, and ensure that software products meet functional and non-functional requirements before release.
While the terms are often used interchangeably, a Test Lead usually focuses on hands-on team coordination, technical execution, and test environment setup. A Test Manager operates at a more strategic level, managing budgets, stakeholder communication, overall test strategy, and quality metrics across multiple projects.
Look for industry-standard certifications such as ISTQB Certified Tester at the Advanced or Expert level. A strong QA Manager should also demonstrate a solid track record of successfully delivered software projects, experience with test automation, and the ability to communicate technical risks to non-technical stakeholders.
Any sector building complex software benefits from structured testing, but industries with strict compliance and high reliability requirements need them most. These include finance, automotive, medical technology, and e-commerce, where a single software failure can lead to severe financial or reputational damage.
Yes, an experienced software testing consultant can help shift your testing processes from traditional waterfall models to agile and DevOps methodologies. They implement continuous testing strategies that integrate quality checks directly into the development pipeline, enabling faster and safer releases.
An interim Test Manager should be proficient in test management suites like Jira, Zephyr, or Micro Focus ALM. They should also understand automation frameworks like Selenium or Tricentis Tosca, and CI/CD tools to ensure tests run automatically within the build pipeline.
Hiring a freelance Quality Assurance Manager is ideal for time-limited initiatives, such as a major ERP rollout, system migration, or product launch. A freelancer brings immediate expertise, helps set up the initial testing infrastructure, and can scale down once the project stabilizes.
While test planning, strategy definition, and tool configuration can easily be managed in a hybrid or remote setup, some phases benefit from on-site presence. A test coordinator may work on-site during critical launch phases, integration testing with physical hardware, or when intensive stakeholder alignment is required.
The average hourly rate for Test Manager is 99 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 789 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as Test Manager, 86% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 48% hold at least a Master's degree, and 6% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers working as Test Manager have 20 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.1 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Test Manager are English (98%), German (94%), and French (24%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Test Manager are Information Technology (85%), Banking and Finance (61%), and Automotive (42%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Test Manager are Quality Assurance (100%), Information Technology (90%), and Project Management (88%).
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