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The multi-year ROC programme is designed to create a harmonised global target operating model (TOM) that addresses scalability and efficiency on a journey to 2030 while reducing unnecessary complexities.

ROC encompasses a transformation of the Bank’s technological backbone across Banking Operations, Markets, and Finance.

Within this programme test management is set-up as cross delivery project unit responsible for the harmonized test approach and co-ordination of test activities and its management.

YOUR CHALLENGE

As Head ROC Test Management, you report to the Programme Manager. Your responsibilities include the following for the entire programme:

• Test Strategy and Planning
  • Develop, maintain, and implement the ROC test strategy and test governance for the program based on the banks test strategy
  • Define ROC test processes, methods, and standards
  • Select and implement appropriate ROC test tools and technologies based on banks given standards
  • Train and support ROC test team and project staff regarding test processes and standards

• Test Design and Execution on Program Level
  • Define Test Scenarios, Test Data and Test Cases for business process end-to-end tests across all delivery units covering functional and non-function requirements
  • Strive for efficiency, synergies with focus on test case re-use and test automation
  • Create and maintain test plans in coordination with the business responsible and the delivery units
  • Orchestrate end-to-end test execution
  • Run the Defect Management Governance for the Program and provide a risk assessment based on the test results
  • Provide consolidated reporting of test progress

• Program Level Coordination and Management
  • Communicate test requirements and results to stakeholders
  • Coordinate end-to-end tests across all sub-projects
  • Ensure the availability and consistency of test data for end-to-end testing
  • Plan and manage test environments to align and synchronize between the delivery units in respect to deployments and test data and test execution
  • Work closely with delivery units to align test activities
  • Monitor and report on test progress and results across all delivery projects

• Quality Assurance
  • Conduct regular reviews and audits of test processes and methods
  • Monitor the usage and effectiveness of deployed test tools
  • Ensure compliance with testing standards and best practices
  • Identify and manage risks associated with test activities

YOUR PROFILE

• Technical Skills
  • Strong knowledge of test methods, techniques, and processes
  • Experience with test management tools (e.g., JIRA, X-RAY)
  • Understanding of test automation and related tools (e.g., Selenium, Pactflow)

• Analytical Skills
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities
  • Ability to understand and structure complex technical and procedural relationships

• Business acumen
  • Good basic understanding of banking business, products and key processes

• Management and Leadership Skills
  • Several years of experience in managing test teams and projects
  • Experience in coordinating multi-project programs
  • Strong project management and resource planning skills
  • Familiar with project delivery methodologies including waterfall and agile methods

• Communication Skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders at different levels
  • Experience in preparing and presenting reports and analyses

• Soft Skills
  • Solution oriented and pragmatic striving for tangible results
  • High level of initiative and self-organization
  • Team player with the ability to work in a dynamic and complex environment
  • Flexibility and adaptability to changing requirements and priorities

• Expected Qualifications
  • Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
  • Certifications in software testing and project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Agile) are advantageous
  • At least 7 years of professional experience in software testing and quality assurance, with a minimum of 3 years in a multi-project / complex program leadership role
  • Working knowledge in English is crucial, German is a plus

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