Test Manager for the Library team

Would you like to contribute to delivering integrated, innovative library solutions by managing and optimizing testing processes and ensuring the highest product quality through the Systematic development process?

The project
The Library business unit delivers professional software solutions for public and school libraries. It owns the full lifecycle of the Cicero platform – from early specification to release, deployment, maintenance, and continuous evolution of the solution.

Cicero Product Engineering consists of cross-functional, distributed agile teams across Aarhus, Copenhagen, and Romania. Teams collaborate within SAFe and Systematic’s CMMI- and ISO-certified process frameworks.

In the beginning of the employment, please expect to travel to Aarhus for approximately 2 weeks, to attend an onboarding course and be acquainted with the company, culture, project, and team.

Your daily impact 
The Test Manager is responsible for ensuring high-quality deliveries across our products by defining the test strategy, planning and coordinating testing activities, and securing visibility and control in the full test process. The role plays a central part in ensuring that Systematic delivers reliable and user-focused software in line with project goals, product roadmaps, and quality standards.

You would be expected to:

As part of this role, you will play a key role in ensuring the successful delivery, quality, and evolution of the Cicero product line by working closely with stakeholders across the organisation.

Customer & Stakeholder Collaboration

Collaborate with Program Managers and Customer Project Managers to ensure strong customer alignment, clear expectations, and successful milestone delivery.
Act as a key interface between customer-facing roles and internal development teams, ensuring transparency and alignment.

Product & Business Alignment

Work closely with Product Owners and Product Managers to support the product vision, define value, and align backlog priorities.
Contribute to the strategic direction of the Cicero product line in collaboration with the Library Business Unit Management.
Support budget planning, resource allocation, and long-term success of the product portfolio.

Delivery & Team Leadership

Lead and support the test engineers (direct reports) in day-to-day delivery activities, including backlog refinement, coordination, and progress tracking.
Ensure effective execution across multiple development teams while maintaining focus on delivery commitments and quality.

Architecture & Technical Direction

Collaborate with Solution and Software Architects to align delivery with architectural direction, technical standards, and long-term platform sustainability.
Ensure that development practices support scalability, maintainability, and future growth.

Development, Testing & Quality

Work closely with developers and testers across Cicero product development teams to ensure efficient implementation of new features and maintenance tasks.
Ensure robust automated and manual test strategies, release readiness, and overall product quality.
Promote a strong quality mindset across teams.

Process, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

Oversee and support adherence to organisational processes and compliance standards (e.g. CMMI, ISO).
Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to development processes, documentation, and audits.

Operations, Support & DevOps

Collaborate with Support and Maintenance teams to incorporate customer feedback, operational insights, and maintenance needs into the development backlog.
Work with DevOps and Platform Engineering teams to ensure smooth release management, reliable build pipelines, deployment processes, and operational stability.

Cross-Organisational Collaboration

Partner with People & Culture Business Partners on recruitment, team development, performance management, and organisational health.

Our ideal candidate would have:

• Solid experience with agile frameworks (SAFe preferred), including PI Planning and cross-team facilitation.
• Strong competencies with Jira and Confluence.
• Strong experience working with KPIs, burn-down charts, and performance reporting.
• Familiarity with CMMI, ISO 9001, ISO 27001, and process governance.
• Experience with distributed international teams is an advantage.

Required expertise:

• Have Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. ISTQB certification (Advanced Test Manager or equivalent) is highly valued.
• Experience with quality frameworks such as CMMI and ISO standards is advantageous.
• 7+ years in software testing, including 3+ years in test management or test leadership roles
• Proven experience defining and implementing test strategies for software products
• Strong background in both manual and automated testing approaches
• Experience leading test teams and coordinating testing across multiple agile teams
• Demonstrated ability to establish quality gates and release readiness criteria
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken, and a genuine interest in working in a diverse, international setting

Please note that you must be able to present a clean criminal record and have lived in a NATO and/or an EU country for the past seven years as we work with security-classified projects. Read more here: https://systematic.com/int/careers/security-clearance/

Never stop developing  
Systematic is uniquely people-centric, truly international and proudly rooted in Denmark with more than 1100 employees. Together, we write intelligent and innovative code to drive progress and improve lives. We develop IT solutions that make a real difference where it matters most. This is why we never stop developing. Here, there is room to be professional and personal. It is not just a place to work but a place to belong.  

Start your development here 
We will be assessing applications on an ongoing basis as we wish to welcome our new colleague as soon as possible, so click Apply Now and send us your CV today. If you have any questions, you are always welcome to contact the recruiter, Andra Haidau (andra.haidau@systematic.com).

Welcome to Systematic Bucharest
Systematic Romania, the second-largest office with over 150 employees, is conveniently located near Piata Romana. You can start your day with a delicious breakfast in the canteen and choose the option to order fresh meals for lunch. Find daily fruits and beverages and step out onto the terrace for a breath of fresh air. The recreation room offers board games, foosball, and table tennis for some friendly competition, and we even provide office massage sessions to help you relax. Thanks to our Employees' Club, you can join exciting social events like karting, treasure hunts, and themed parties. Plus, getting here is easy with an indoor parking lot and public transport just around the corner.  

What we offer:

• • At Systematic, we focus on both personal and professional growth within a stable and innovative work environment that prioritizes employee well-being. 
  • Hybrid setup: office and remote work.
  • Travel might be expected to our Headquarters in Aarhus, Denmark.
  • Up to 25 vacation days, 23 days standard to which 2 more days can be added if you have more than 10 years of work experience.
  • 24h extra per year for personal time off for all employees.
  • Additional days off: 24th and 31st of December.
  • A flexible benefit program - you can mix your benefits choosing from different kind of Services on a very dynamic platform – Benefit Online, such as:
    • Lunch in our canteen
    • Private medical subscription - you can choose from 3 providers
    • Private pension
    • Meal or vacation vouchers
    • Gym subscription

Get in touch

Andra Haidau

Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant