System Test Manager | System Test Manager (all gender)

ALTEN Consulting Services GmbH

Gilching, Bayern, Deutschland
Published Apr 14, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As a System Test Manager in the Defense sector, you will lead a project-related test team and oversee all validation activities to ensure the highest quality standards across the product development lifecycle. Your daily responsibilities include developing and implementing comprehensive test strategies for software products, planning both manual and automated testing, and creating system and acceptance tests based on functional and technical requirements. You will be instrumental in introducing modern testing methods and optimizing tools and metrics. This role is highly collaborative, requiring close interaction with project stakeholders, product lines, and development departments. What makes this position unique is the opportunity to work on complex defense technologies within a stable, permanent contract that offers mobile working options, flexible hours via flextime accounts, and a strong focus on individual professional development through internal and external training.

Required Skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, a comparable STEM subject, or a technical vocational training (e.g., IT Specialist).

Experience

  • Professional experience leading project-related test teams within the Defense sector
  • Extensive experience in developing and implementing test strategies for software products
  • Proven track record in planning and monitoring manual and automated test activities
  • Practical experience with functional, acceptance, and performance testing
  • Demonstrated experience using ALM tools, test management software, and version control systems
  • Experience working within agile frameworks such as Scrum or Kanban

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Must be able to work in a project-related team environment; location-based work with mobile options by arrangement; permanent contract (unbefristet).