Test Manager

Every moment counts. Especially those you live to the fullest. Welcome to Consort Group. For over 30 years, Consort Group has been helping companies leverage their data and infrastructure. It is backed by two leaders, Consortis and Consortia, and places people and social responsibility at the heart of its values. This is your future team Established in 2021, Consort Portugal supports the strategic offshoring choices of our clients, particularly in Europe, and brings our expertise in infrastructure services to the Portuguese market. With a team of around 45 employees, our Service Center based in Porto is developing a dynamic nearshore business, offering the French and European markets an environment of excellence and high potential. Test Manager This is your mission Are you passionate about quality assurance and driving excellence across complex IT landscapes? Then this position is for you. As a Test Manager , you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of test projects and leading end-to-end test activities across multiple squads or Tribes in our ecosystem. Build side: Define and validate the overall test strategy for multiple projects or a Tribe Organise scoping workshops and ensure completeness and consistency of test documentation Elaborate and structure the different required test levels and types (SIT, UAT, regression, automation, etc.) Develop macro and detailed estimations, planning, and budget forecasts for test activities Identify required resources (human and material) and structure the test team organisation Identify, assess and monitor test-related risks and define mitigation action plans Ensure validation and communication of all test design deliverables in line with standards and commitments Provide methodological support and contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes Run side: Oversee and coordinate test execution across one or more projects or Tribes Decide Go/No Go for test phases and ensure readiness criteria are met Ensure proper defect management and test result tracking in the reference tools Monitor budget, planning, quality and team commitments throughout the project lifecycle Organise and lead test progress & defect committees with stakeholders Ensure active user participation during test phases Produce and present test progress reports to project managers and management Lead test closure activities, including final reporting and lessons learned reviews Perform post-project reviews with test team members and identify improvement areas This is your background You have at least 8 years of experience in demanding IT and testing environments, ideally within financial services such as life insurance or banking. You are experienced in managing a portfolio of projects within an Agile context and are comfortable leading test automation initiatives in CI/CD environments. You enjoy building structured, high-performing teams and are constantly innovating to improve quality and efficiency. You are looking for an environment where your ideas matter and where technology goes hand in hand with collaboration. This is your career path. You have progressively evolved from hands-on test activities to leading complex test organisations. You have managed multiple teams and stakeholders, ensuring alignment between business expectations, quality standards and delivery commitments. You are now looking to take full ownership of a test portfolio, driving governance, methodology and continuous improvement while contributing strategically to project success. This is your expertise: Strong knowledge of test methodologies and principles (ISTQB vocabulary and standards) Proven experience in Agile environments and CI/CD ecosystems Test automation management and coordination Risk identification, tracking and mitigation planning Budget forecasting and cost control of test activities Experience in life insurance or banking application testing (desirable) This is how you work as part of a team: Excellent communication skills, able to adapt to Sponsors, Project Managers, Test Leaders and Developers Strong coordination and motivation skills across multiple teams Systematic, critical and logical thinking mindset Ability to summarise and present complex information clearly Committed, demanding and pedagogical approach Strong prioritisation and planning skills Ability to manage stress and resolve conflicts constructively Continuous improvement and customer satisfaction oriented Language Skills French: C1 This is our commitment At Consort Group, you are an expert who we support so that every assignment becomes a step that counts. Attentive and human onboarding A truly hands-on management style Continuous training opportunities Concrete commitments: inclusion, equality, solidarity A comprehensive HR package: health insurance, TR card, CSE, pension plan A culture of feedback and meaningful projects The recruitment process: An initial phone call with our recruitment team An HR interview and a job interview with a business engineer A test or technical interview with one of our experts A final meeting with your future manager or project manager And if we're a good fit, we'll get started together Good to know Location: Lisbon Contract: Permanent contract Remote work: Hybrid Job category: Quality Assurance / Test Management / IT Delivery What you will do here, you won't do anywhere else. This moment is yours.