Senior Test Manager

Are you passionate about testing and strategy in remote and autonomous systems? Ready to shape the future of autonomous maritime technology?An exciting opportunity waits you as Senior Test Manager in Kongsberg Maritime. In this role, you will be part of the Remote and Autonomous (R&A) team working with internal and external stakeholders in creating, managing and implementing test and release strategies and operations in the Vessel-Connectivity-Remote Operation Center-Port Infrastructure pipeline ensuring its stability and integrity. You will be leading matrixed test and release activities as part of the R&A R&D team for complex and integrated SW and HW product development and deployment. Your responsibilities will include the whole product and technology test life-cycle management from project initiation to product ramp-down. The position is based in Turku, FinlandWe are seeking an experienced and systematic Senior Test Manager who gets things done. You will bring a positive technology and product-oriented mindset with a solid test and release management background. You enjoy solving challenges that pioneering in a growing technology and business area presents. You operate with a high degree of independency, but in tight collaboration with customers and multiple internal stakeholders.Does this sound like you? Apply now! Candidates will be considered continuously.Key AccountabilitiesCreate, implement and maintain an overall testing strategy for Remote and Autonomous products and projects.Plan and run operative testing activities together with test leads from multiple product and technology teamsCreate test cases and scenarios based on product and customer requirements with the aim to holistically test for improved performance of integrated productsReport test results by consolidating and analysing findings and constructing comprehensive test reportsEnsure a closed loop process from bugs to a sustainable resolutionImprove and automate the testing by assessing the effectiveness of the testing process against targetsLead matrixed project teams and foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the teamsCultivate strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, customers, and cross-functional teams to ensure clear communication and seamless project executionIdentify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize product and project disruptionsQualifications And ExperienceExtensive validation and verification experience in integrated SW and HW productsDemonstrated experience in improving stability and quality of integrated IT systemsSkilled in analysing bugs and finding root causes as well as creating and executing action plans to fix system issuesProject management competence and experience, preferably in the maritime industryTechnical understanding and experience about automation and control systems. In marine environments is seen as a plus.Knowledge about remotely operated and/or autonomous systems is a plus.Master / Bachelor of Science or other relevant fieldsFluent communication skills in English. Norwegian/Swedish/Finnish is a plusYou willAct on own initiative, make things happen and assume responsibility for the resultsProvide your matrixed team with a clear direction, inspire and coordinate others and keep them focused on set goalsBe results-oriented, with an eye on the horizon for potential risksUse a methodical and systematic approach, plan ahead, define clear priorities and allocate resources effectivelyCommunicate in a clear, precise and structured wayCo-operate well with others, share knowledge, experience, information and support others in the pursuit of team and project goalsWhat We Can Offer YouWith us, you will be offered a competitive salary, good benefit package, flexible work hours, and good development opportunities in an international environment and the chance to significantly contribute to the digitalization of a complete industry. In accordance with the remote work policy, you have the possibility for flexible remote work. By choosing us, you get to work in an inspiring and safe work-environment with sustainable and exciting solutions for the future.Interested? Please send in your application by 9.11.2025Location Turku, FinlandPoint of contactFor more information, please contact the hiring manager Esa Pajala, esa.pajala@km.kongsberg.com, or you can call +358 50 4327217 on Fridays between 15-16 Finnish time.Kongsberg Maritime is a technology pioneer, enabling a more sustainable future for our oceans. Our zero-emission integrated technologies advance the maritime industry and solve our customers' toughest problems. With unmatched competence, domain knowledge, innovation, and market reach, we are the trusted maritime partner. Headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, the company has manufacturing, sales and service facilities in 35 countriesIntegration & Energy division is responsible for delivering Kongsberg Maritime's integrated projects, portfolio of Energy and Remote & Autonomous solutions, developing new business concepts and taking solution ownership across Kongsberg Maritime.KONGSBERG is a leading global technology group. Throughout our proud two-hundred-year history, we have continuously advanced, applying innovative solutions to the needs of our customers, partners and society at large. We believe diversity is our strength. By fostering an inclusive and diverse culture we nurture and ensure space for different perspectives and ideas. We are determined in our work to mature and improve our ability to utilize our diversity and culture of differences to create positive business results.Protechting people and planet