Purpose
Leads the sub-function "Quality Control" functionally and disciplinary in the TSC Americas, to plan, execute and report risk based IT solution testing
Main Tasks
* Speaking partner for other functional managers and topic owners in HR issues.
* Working and aligning with major project leads and service manager of the ITM Land domain
* Responsible for implementing the TSC strategy in his responsibility area
* Collaborative alignment with all TSC function and sub-function leads
* Supports General Manager in establishing and maintains good relations with relevant stakeholders
* Supporting and implementing the global TSC and SQ partner strategy
* Responsible for employment and development process with the support of a local HR and local managers
* Managing capacity in relation to demands and partner expectations in a cost-efficient way
* Steering and communicate risk based testing approach and manage constraints and partner expectation
* Provisioning and evolvement TSC Test Management according to global binding IT standards
* Adherence to thresholds of all TSC Solution Quality KPIs in area of responsivity
* Aligning and monitoring appropriate TSC Solution Quality related KPIs and corresponding controls
* Driving Process Standardization and ensure the implementation of Schenker Test Management foundation guidelines
* Driving standardized Tool chain Implementation based on global defined TSC standards
* Actively participation in Schenker’s Global Test Management Profession group
* Steering and coordination of resource and skill management in the sub function Solution Quality in Americas
* Creates a partner oriented organizational culture
* Efficient and effective resource steering and management
* Monitors staff performance including performance reviews
* Supports local continuous improvement and efficiency growth
· Implement and ensure Schenker IT compliance rules
Requirements
* Demonstrates drive, confidence, risk taking and good partner handling skills
* Strong communication & negotiating and intercultural skills
* Independent & able to work with minimum supervision
* Distinctive administration skills
* (Must) Strong IT Test Management know-how and experience
* (Must) Deep Knowledge about ISTQB Best Practices, Schenker (Transportation) business model and IT domains in area of responsibility
* (Desirable) Experiences with COBIT and ITIL
* Knowledge and experience in different Software Development methodologies like SCRUM, KANBAN but also with V-Model organized setup
* Personality profile: integrity, initiative & commitment, self-reliance, flexibility, ability to work under high pressure, integrative, persistency, assertiveness
* Languages: Fluent in English, oral & written (must), fluent in German, oral & written (desirable)
* Knowledge in technology and concepts of Test Automation, experience in RobotFramework or similar is beneficial
* Familiar with state of the art Test Management Tools like HPQC, TestRail e.g.
* Programming skill would be beneficial
* Minimum Master degree in IT or related disciplines
* Minimum 6+ years of relevant working experience (on managerial position)
* Experience of working in an Intercultural environment, within area of responsibility (must), outside / globally (ideally)
* Ideally experience with complex global IT environments / different service operation model (CLOUD, SaaS, on-premise, etc.) and their challenges in agile and les agile environments
* Experience in workshop facilitation and management experience in financial management (budget, actuals, invest requests
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