Group Test Manager / Consultant in Wien

For a pilot project in the

Digital Euro

domain, we are looking for an experienced, hands-on

Group Test Manager / Consultant . In this key role, you will coordinate integrated testing activities across a complex stakeholder network, ensuring an aligned, traceable, and executable test strategy at group level. Quick Facts

Start:

as soon as possible, latest December 1st 2026 Duration:

until September 30th 2027 (option for extension) Workload:

4 days a week Language:

English (business fluent) Your responsibilities:

Definition and maintenance of the Group Test Strategy and Test Concept for the Digital Euro Pilot, including test scope, phases, levels, standards, quality gates and entry/exit criteria. Creation of an integrated test plan aligned with programme timelines, entity delivery plans, supplier releases and ECB/DESP testing windows. Establishment of governance models, responsibilities and interfaces between Group testing, local project managers, test leads, solution vendors and ECB/NCB counterparts. Central coordination of testing across multiple entities, ensuring alignment of plans, commitments and readiness information. Translation of separate stakeholder plans and constraints into a unified, executable test approach. Coordination of system integration, cross-entity and end-to-end testing, including alignment of test windows, environments, data and resources. Ensuring end-to-end traceability from requirements to test cases, execution evidence and acceptance decisions. Monitoring local test preparation and execution while maintaining Group-level oversight and escalation of cross-entity dependencies. Your profile:

Senior-level experience in test management, particularly in complex, multi-stakeholder environments (e.g., banking, financial services or large-scale IT programmes). Proven track record in orchestrating integrated test approaches, aligning diverse plans and resolving conflicting priorities. Strong expertise in test strategy, governance, design principles and coverage models for end-to-end testing. Experience in coordinating cross-entity testing, including interface and contract testing (APIs, events, technical connectivity). Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to facilitate alignment and drive decision-making across organizational boundaries. Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements in financial services (advantageous). Willingness to conduct business in Austria, including taxation and social security contributions, if on-site services in Vienna are required. Fluency in English (mandatory). Framework conditions:

Remote work possible, with on-site presence in Vienna as required. Flexibility regarding contract extension beyond September 2027 is mandatory.

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