AI-Driven Test Manager (d/f/m)

ag· 5405 Airbus Operations GmbH
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📍 Hamburg AreaFull time

About this role

Job Description:

In order to support the Airbus Resources Planning (ARP) program, Airbus is looking for an

AI-Driven Test Manager (d/f/m)

Airbus is undergoing its most significant industrial evolution yet by replacing legacy systems with a unified digital ecosystem and rolling out ERP S/4HANA core projects. In this pivotal role, you will combine deep end-to-end testing expertise with AI technologies to steer quality assurance and ensure flawless system launches.

This role is also available with reduced weekly hours and an adapted scope of tasks.

Your location

You will be working at the largest production site for civil aircraft situated in Hamburg. Its location on the southern banks of the river Elbe includes the option to commute by ferry. Experience the special flair of Hamburg in your spare time where vibrant cosmopolitan culture meets nautic legacy.

Your benefits

  • Attractive salary and special payments

  • 30 days paid vacation and extra days-off for special occasions

  • Excellent upskilling opportunities and great international, group wide development prospects

  • Special benefits: employer-funded pension, employee stock options, discounted car leasing, special conditions for insurances, transportation subsidy, employee benefits at cooperating companies

  • On-site-facilities: Kindergarten close to the site, medical officer for check-ups and other health-related services, canteen and cafeteria

  • Compatibility of family & work (job sharing, part-time models, flexible working hours, individual timeout)

  • Working in a diverse environment, with more than 140 nationalities, where every voice is heard

Your tasks and responsibilities

  • Strategic Test Leadership & AI Innovation: Architect and execute global testing strategies while integrating AI-driven tools and analytics to automate test case generation and optimize coverage across supply chain and manufacturing modules.

  • End-to-End Test Orchestration: Plan and manage the complete testing lifecycle (Data/Dry Run, Functional, and UAT) across integrated SAP environments and global sites.

  • Team Leadership & Tool Governance: Assemble and guide international testing teams, bridging technical AI testing tools (e.g., Tricentis Tosca, SAP Solution Manager) with business end-users.

  • Pragmatic Risk & Defect Management: Lead daily data-driven defect triage, prioritize resolutions, and act as a quality advocate regarding Go-Live readiness decisions.

  • Agile Project Management: Synchronize test execution within hybrid project environments, managing verification cycles across classical milestones and SAFe/Agile sprint planning.

  • Stakeholder Synergy & Business Integration: Serve as the interface between business units, project management, and external partners, ensuring AI-generated test cases align with real-world aerospace manufacturing workflows.

Desired skills and qualifications

  • Degree in Informatics, Manufacturing Engineering, Production/Logistics, or a related technical field.

  • Extensive, proven track record in complex SAP development, deployment, or large-scale Quality Assurance, ideally within Aerospace, Automotive, or Defense industries.

  • Deep knowledge or practical experience applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data analytics to optimize processes and automate software testing.

  • Solid understanding of core SAP modules (MM, PP, SD, EWM), end-to-end operational workflows, and familiarity with S/4HANA transitions.

  • Mastery of classical project management alongside hands-on experience in SAFe/Agile frameworks.

  • Resilient leadership with strong negotiation and communication skills, fluent in English (German and/or French skills are an advantage).

  • Willingness to travel (approx. 1-2 trips a month).

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions. Please include your salary expectation and starting date when you apply in English.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Operations GmbH

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Programme & Project Management

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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