Testledare
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 9, 2026.
Test Manager - Large-Scale Retail Transformation Programme
Role
On behalf of our client, we are looking for an experienced Test Manager for a broad transformation programme within the retail sector. Several processes, ways of working and system solutions will be changed and rolled out in parallel.
Responsibilities
You will plan, coordinate and lead all testing activities from development through to deployment. Working closely with project management, change management, solution architects, business representatives and external suppliers, you hold overall responsibility for test strategy, test planning, coordination of test resources, and follow-up and reporting of test results.
Your tasks include:
Developing and maintaining the test strategy and test plans
Ensuring that test scope, test cases and test data meet the required quality standard
Coordinating system testing, integration testing, end-to-end testing and user acceptance testing
Tracking defects, risks and quality indicators, and making sure corrective actions progress in line with the project timeline and quality targets
Contributing to more efficient ways of working, processes and tools within testing
Building strong collaboration between the business, IT and external suppliers
Required skills
At least 5 years of experience as a Test Manager in complex IT and business development projects
Documented experience of planning and leading system, integration and acceptance testing
Experience from large transformation initiatives or implementations of business-critical systems
Solid understanding of test methodology, test processes and quality management
Experience of requirements management and of working with multiple stakeholder groups
Experience with test tools and issue-tracking systems
A structured, self-driven approach and a track record of coordinating many dependencies
Excellent communication skills in both Swedish and English, spoken and written
Merits
Background in retail, logistics or supply chain-related operations
Experience from implementation projects involving several external suppliers
ISTQB certification or equivalent
Experience of agile and hybrid delivery models
Experience of integration platforms or large enterprise system landscapes
Personal qualities
You are structured, quality-minded and solution-oriented, with the drive to keep work moving forward. You communicate clearly and pedagogically, collaborate well with different kinds of stakeholders, and build trust easily. You thrive in fast-paced, changing environments with many parallel dependencies.
Location and remote work
Hybrid working is possible, with 2-3 days per week at the office. Visits to Stockholm and Gothenburg will be needed one to two times per month, more frequently around test activities.