Senior Test Manager

A client is preparing a competitive bid and therefore seeking a Senior Test Manager to be responsible for defining and documenting the test strategy, plan and governance for the proposed infrastructure transition and operation. The role ensures that all transition, operational, security, and resilience testing is credible, complete, and demonstrably aligned with tender requirements and evaluation criteria.Main Responsibilities and TasksDefine the end-to-end test strategy covering transition project, steady-state operations, security, resilience, and disaster recoveryTranslate tender requirements into concrete, auditable test approaches and acceptance criteriaDescribe test governance, environments, data, tooling, and defect management processesEnsure alignment between testing, service management, security controls, and operational readinessWork with architects, operations, and other team members and stakeholders to validate test coverage and realismDocument test plans, test phases, and quality gates for inclusion in the tender responseIdentify testing risks, assumptions, and dependencies and define mitigation measuresEnsure test approach supports regulatory compliance, auditability, and service continuitySupport clarification responses related to testing, acceptance, and transition readiness.Key RequirementsProven experience as Test Manager on large, complex, mission-critical IT infrastructure or national-scale public sector programsDemonstrated ownership of test strategies covering infrastructure, operations, and securityStrong understanding of availability, resilience, failover, disaster recovery, and non-functional testingExperience defining acceptance criteria for operational and service-based contractsFamiliarity with regulated or high-assurance environmentsAbility to produce precise, structured documentation for formal tender evaluationStrong stakeholder management skills across technical and operational teamsAbility to operate under fixed deadlines with high delivery disciplineFluent in Danish - oral and written.Start: As soon as possibleEnd: When the bid is delivered, ultimo 2026Full time until submission of the first bid in April/June. Part time from April/June until end of 2026. Possible allocation to other bid projects.Onsite at the client’s office in Greater Copenhagen Area.