Test & Release Team Manager (m/f/d)

Advantest • Duisburg

  • Full-time

Duisburg

Your duties

The Test & Release Team Manager leads the ASV Test & Release organization and is responsible for testing, release management, and customer deliveries. The role combines people leadership, strategic development, and hands-on execution, offering the opportunity to shape and grow a high-performing team.

Leadership & Organization

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of Release Managers, Test Engineers, and Test Automation Engineers across sites.
  • Define and execute the Test & Release strategy aligned with business objectives and product roadmaps.
  • Drive organizational growth, capability development, and resource planning.
  • Foster a culture of quality, ownership, and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate closely with Developers, Architects, Product Managers, and Customer Support.

 

Testing, Release & Customer Delivery

  • Define and execute the test strategy for ASV products.
  • Plan and coordinate testing, software releases, patches, hotfixes, and customer deliveries.
  • Integrating from multiple development streams into quality releases every sprint.
  • Ensure sufficient validation coverage and release readiness.
  • Continuously improve testing, release management, and deployment processes.
  • Ensure customer feedback and field issues are reflected in testing and release planning.
  • Ensure predictable, high-quality software deliveries.

 

Test Automation & Continuous Improvement

  • Define and steer the test automation roadmap.
  • Support the adoption of automated testing solutions to improve quality and efficiency.
  • Drive continuous improvement based on quality metrics and customer feedback.

 

Hands-On Contribution

  • Actively support testing, release coordination, and customer delivery activities.
  • Contribute technical expertise during critical project phases.
  • Act as escalation point for release-critical issues and delivery risks.

Your profile

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 5+ years of experience in Software Testing, Quality Assurance, Release Management, DevOps, or Software Delivery.
  • Initial leadership experience and strong potential to further develop people and organizations.
  • Experience with Agile development, CI/CD, software delivery, and test automation.

 

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong understanding of software testing, quality assurance, and release management.
  • Familiarity with Linux-based development and deployment environments.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Hands-on mentality with a pragmatic and execution-oriented mindset.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • High level of ownership, accountability, and customer focus.
  • Fluent German and strong English communication skills.

What we offer

With us, you can stay fit and healthy.

We want you to feel your best. That’s why we offer a wide range of sports and health programs at all our locations, giving you the opportunity to take care of yourself.

With us, you stay flexible.

Life is unpredictable and often full of surprises. To help you respond quickly to unexpected events or plan ahead for different phases of your life, we offer you a range of options to flexibly adapt your working hours to your current situation.

With us, you’re in the best hands.

No one knows what tomorrow will bring. But we can do a lot to make sure you’re well prepared for whatever life throws your way. With a company pension plan, (paid) leaves of absence, and a wide range of insurance options, you can look to the future with confidence.

With us, your development moves forward.

Learning is a lifelong process. Whether you are a school or university student, a graduate, or an experienced professional – you are always growing. That’s why we offer you a variety of opportunities to broaden your horizons and advance your career at Advantest.

With us, your performance is worth it.

At Advantest, you can be sure of an attractive salary that is reviewed on a yearly basis. In addition, we offer you the chance to share in the company’s success, plus a wide range of meaningful financial benefits.

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What defines us
What defines us

Each and every one of us at Advantest makes an important contribution to our business success and plays a significant role in our further development. Working at Advantest means grasping opportunity and boldly exploring new possibilities. Would you like to know more about jobs at Advantest and about our unique team spirit? Our employees offer you their personal insights into our working environment.

Our pride and joy

Since 2017, we have regularly taken part in a comparison of the best employers in Germany. In 2021, our employees again participated in the anonymous and independent survey. The results confirm: We are a Great Place to Work! We first and foremost owe that great result to the people here at Advantest. Each and every day, they prove their dedication, take ownership, and bring passion to their work. And that makes us very proud.

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