Test Manager – Technology Consulting (German Projects) (m/f)

Job Description & Summary

Our Slovak team, works closely with PwC Germany as a nearshore consulting team supporting transformation projects in the financial services sector. We bring together strong German language capabilities, consulting skills, and understanding of banking, insurance and other FS domains.

We have been fully & seamlessly integrated with PwC Germany but you will also be part of the Czech technology consulting team and will have the opportunity to be involved in activities in both countries.

As a Test Manager – Technology Consulting (German Projects), you will work on transformational projects for clients in the financial sector, especially banks, insurance companies, and investment firms in Germany.

At PwC, AI proficiency is a core capability for all of our roles. We use AI across all the activities, such as in the ideation, requirements gathering and designing. We expect candidates to actively use AI tools to boost productivity, improve problem-solving, and deliver scalable, high-impact solutions responsibly.

Your responsibilities will be:

- Defining and aligning test strategies for testing projects

- Steering test preparation and execution activities

- Ensuring excellent quality of test documentation

- Providing consistent and transparent test progress reporting to stakeholders

Imagine working on projects like:

Testing a Large-Scale Business Transformation – You coordinate testing activities across multiple business and technology teams during the implementation of new platforms and processes. You define the test strategy, steer execution, and provide stakeholders with a clear view of risks, quality, and readiness for go-live.

Building Test Governance for Complex Programs – You establish testing standards, reporting structures, and quality controls for large transformation initiatives. By bringing structure, transparency, and consistency to testing activities, you help organizations deliver change with confidence and minimize business risk.

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Requirements of the role:

- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Economics, Business Administration, Business Informatics, Business Engineering, IT, Engineering, Computer Science, or similar

- 5+ years of experience as a Test Manager in scale transformation / system implementation / release-driven environments.

- Knowledge of banking and insurance domains is a huge plus

- Strong skills in managing external and internal stakeholders

- ISTQB Advanced / Test Manager level or equivalent

- Experience with test tools such as Azure Test Plans, Micro Focus ALM, Jira Xray, Selenium, UiPath, SoapUI, Jira, and Confluence

- Ability to define test automation, e.g., for UI browser-based testing (Selenium), or using SAP Solution Manager, Azure DevOps, or Micro Focus ALM

- Steering committee reporting, risk/escalation, and client-facing communication

- Experience using German at B2-C1 level and English at C1 level in a professional environment

- Proven experience in business development, RFP/RFQ management, test team setup and mobilization, including leadership of distributed onshore/offshore testing teams.

- Strong learning mindset and willingness to continuously develop professional and consulting skills.

Additional Information:

Salary: starting from 2 600 EUR/month

(The stated salary represents the minimum for this position. Final compensation is determined individually based on your experience, expertise, seniority, and overall profile. In addition, we offer a performance-based bonus linked to individual results and the company’s success.)

Employing organization: PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory, s.r.o.

Start date: By agreement

Benefits you can enjoy while working at PwC :

- Financial Rewards: Benefit from regular salary reviews, performance bonuses and other special bonuses. Enjoy meal contributions and a cafeteria benefit system offering personalized choices.

- Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Enjoy our hybrid working policy and flexible working hours, plus extra time off for sick days. You’ll also receive 2 volunteer days and 2 firm-appointed holiday days, subject to management approval on designated dates. Every minute of your extra work is valued and compensated.

- Career Development: Engage in tailored internal and external training programs, benefit from a structured career development plan, and as an employee take advantage of discounts of up to 30% on internationally recognized certifications and qualifications from leading organizations through our PwC Academy.

- Health & Well-being: Access premium benefits such as physiotherapy consultations, Multisport card and medical center membership. Take advantage of our Well-being and Work-Life Coaching program.

- Supportive Culture: Participate in teambuilding activities and social events and join our employee referral program. Experience a culture with regular feedback and a supportive environment.

- Global Opportunities: Seize the opportunity for international assignments and work on diverse projects with international clients. Explore the world while working with the possibility of working from abroad.

- Extra perks: Use various discounts at partner companies such as cars, health care, beauty, culture or others. Transfer up to 4 telephone numbers at discounted rates.

Information about the selection process:

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