The role manages the overall testing strategy, tool selection, reporting, interfaces with providers and local contact, overseeing the activities of the quality assurance department and staff, developing, implementing, and maintaining a system of quality and reliability testing for the organization's products
Define, own, and implement the global Test Strategy, policy, and methodologies for the IIAB platformLead and manage the central QA team, including Test Automation and Performance Test Specialists, setting their objectives and prioritiesSelect, manage, and optimize the central testing tools (Test Management, Automation, Performance) for the entire group.Act as the primary interface for the Country QA Leads, providing central standards, guidance, and support for local testingGovern the entire testing lifecycle, defining and enforcing quality gates (entry/exit criteria) for each test phaseProvide the final, independent "QA Sign-off" to the Release Manager, acting as the ultimate gatekeeper of qualityProduce consolidated quality dashboards and reports for senior management, detailing test progress, defect density, and risk assessmentDrive the continuous improvement of the QA function, focusing on optimizing the test automation framework and shifting quality "left"Assess the product's or service's quality and the performance of the quality control system to identify deficiencies or risks, and propose corrective actionsOversee the investigation of customer complaints and non-conformance issues
Requirements
Master's degree in computer science, engineering or equivalent7+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, with at least 3 years in a management roleProven experience in defining test strategies for complex, multi-country platformsStrong expertise in test automation, non-functional testing, and test management toolsISTQB certification (Advanced Level or Test Manager) is highly preferred.Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and the role of QA in a DevOps cultureExperience with performance and/or security testing is a plusStrong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools and processesProven work experience in software development and in software quality assuranceFluent in English and ItalianStrong leadership and team management skillsAttention to details and ability to stand on quality principles when under pressureStrategic thinking and planning skillsExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsAbility to drive optimization through feedback and performance metrics
Company ProfileGenerali is a major player in the global insurance industry – a strategic and highly important sector for the growth, development and welfare of modern societies. Over almost 200 years, we have built a multinational Group that is present in more than 60 countries, with 470 companies and nearly 80,000 employees.GOSP - Generali Operations Service Platform is a joint-venture between Generali and Accenture and provides IT and Procurement services to Generali Group companies. Our purpose is to accelerate the Group's innovation and digitization strategy through the Cloud and shared platforms. Based in Italy it has 6 branches across Europe and employs about ***** people.#J-*****-Ljbffr