Tests Manager Requisition ID: Location: UG TZ CI MZ NG BJ DE KE RW ZM About ENGIE Energy Access ENGIE Energy Access is the leading Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGo) and mini-grids solutions provider in Africa. The company develops innovative, off-grid solar solutions for homes, public services and businesses, enabling customers and distribution partners access to clean, affordable energy. The PAYGO solar home systems are financed through affordable instalments from $0.19 per day and the mini-grids foster economic development by enabling electrical productive use and triggering business opportunities for entrepreneurs in rural communities. With over 1, employees, operations in nine countries across Africa (Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia), over 1.9 million customers and more than 9 million lives impacted so far, ENGIE Energy Access aims to impact 20 million lives across Africa by. Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented IT Test Manager to join our team at ENGIE Energy Access. As an IT Test Manager, you will be responsible for leading the testing efforts for our IT projects, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet business requirements. Your expertise in test management, test strategy development, and quality assurance within the EEA context will be instrumental in driving the success of our IT initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Test Strategy Development: Collaborate with project stakeholders, business analysts, and development teams to formulate comprehensive test strategies for our projects. Ensure alignment with business goals and requirements. Test Planning and Execution: Create detailed test plans and test cases, covering functional, integration, regression, and performance testing within the EEA context. Lead and oversee the testing process, ensuring timely and accurate execution. Test Automation: Identify opportunities for test automation and work with the testing team to design and implement automated test scripts. Continuously improve test automation coverage for efficient testing. Defect Management: Establish an effective defect management process for tracking and resolving issues. Coordinate with development teams to ensure timely resolution of identified defects. Test Environment Management: Collaborate with IT infrastructure and operations teams to set up and maintain appropriate test environments in compliance our requirements. Performance Monitoring: Monitor and analyze test results, performance metrics, and quality indicators for projects. Provide actionable insights to stakeholders and drive continuous improvement. Test Reporting and Documentation: Generate comprehensive test reports, including status updates, test coverage, and defect summaries, for communication with project stakeholders and management. Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the testing team members, fostering a collaborative and performance-driven work environment. Provide guidance and support for professional development. Stakeholder Communication: Establish strong relationships with project managers, business stakeholders, and other teams involved. Ensure transparent communication about testing progress and results. Requirements: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 5 years of experience as an IT Test Manager or in a similar leadership role focused on test management. Extensive experience in developing test strategies, test plans, and test cases for complex IT projects. Proficiency in test automation tools and frameworks, with a focus on enhancing testing efficiency. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail in test execution and defect management. Familiarity with various testing methodologies, such as Agile and Waterfall. Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire testing teams, ensuring effective collaboration and results. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with diverse stakeholders. Relevant testing certifications, such as ISTQB, are a plus. Join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and compliance of our IT projects. If you are a proactive IT Test Manager with a passion for driving testing excellence, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity in EEA. We thank all applicants for their interest, however due to the large volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. ENGIE is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. All applications are screened based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without any regard to origin, age, name, sexual identity, orientation or preference, religion, marital status, health, disability, political opinions, union involvement or citizenship. Our differences are our strengths!