Senior Test and Deployment Manager

Reference Number: 3139 Contract Type: Regular Working Time: Full-Time Hannover Re - with around 4,000 employees at locations all over the world. Our strength? Connecting Power: We rely on each other. As a reinsurer, we protect customers in the event of a claim. This requires customised, innovative solutions. Solutions that worked yesterday may be outdated tomorrow. We challenge ourselves and continuously optimise our services, advice and products. All this makes us one of the leading and most profitable reinsurance groups in the world and a reliable employer. Let's connect: If you want to experience how things are done in the Global Information Technology End User Services team at our headquarters in Hannover / Germany, join us on a permanent basis, commencing at the earliest possible date as a Senior Test and Deployment Manager . In our Global End User Services team, you contribute to shaping the organisation’s digital workplace environment and help ensure stable and reliable IT support worldwide. We operate the Global User Service Desk, support Service Transition & Planning to ensure the quality of new software releases, and enable secure access to systems and applications through Identity & Access Management. In this environment, you actively bring in your experience and work with us to further develop our topics around quality, releases and deployments. #LI-DNI You can look forward to You plan and coordinate testing activities across different initiatives and systems and develop robust test strategies to ensure sustainable quality assurance As a Deployment Manager, you are responsible for the technical delivery of software across various environments and ensure stable, secure and traceable deployments You continuously develop and improve test, test automation and deployment processes, bringing in best practices, standards and new ideas You manage the end-to-end planning and execution of releases and ensure reliable collaboration with internal stakeholders as well as external service providers You come equipped with A degree in (business) computer science or a comparable qualification, for example as an IT specialist Several years of professional experience in test, release and/or deployment management Sound knowledge of quality assurance and test automation or the willingness to further develop these skills Experience with IT process models (e.g. ITIL, COBIT) as well as IT service transition processes Experience with agile working methods and project management Professional proficiency in German and conversational English for working in an international environment You communicate clearly, confidently facilitate different stakeholder interests and remain resilient, solution-oriented and service-driven even in complex situations You may not meet every requirement listed in the job description. However, if you bring strong expertise and identify with our values Responsibility, We-spirit and Drive, we look forward to receiving your application! We offer you Flexibility : A hybrid work model with flexible working hours and 30 days of annual leave Work Abroad : Up to 30 days a year within the EU Member States, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland Financial Benefits : Company pension scheme, employee shares at favourable conditions, vacation and Christmas allowances as well as financial participation in the company's success Worry-free Relocation : Wrap-around (financial) support for your accommodation search and relocation to Hannover Lifelong Learning : Innovative programme of further training, including e-learning, specialist seminars, soft skills training, language courses, opportunities for work shadowing in other departments Digital Fitness : In short training sessions, we show you how to make your daily work more efficient and smarter using our AI tools – especially Microsoft Copilot Healthy Work Environment : Ergonomic workstations, outstanding canteen with rich selection of regional dishes ranging from vegan to hearty made with organic ingredients Corporate Fitness : Hansefit membership across Germany or at Daily Fitness gym in Hannover (here also with access for family members) Corporate Benefits : Discounts on products and services from well-known vendors (including travel, fashion and technology) Individual Family Support : Company daycare facility and free, anonymous external counselling on personal, professional and psychological matters Mobility : Ease of mobility with a free pass on local public transport (Deutschlandticket) and bicycle leasing (JobRad) [only for permanent contracts], free parking and electric charging stations for cars and bikes Connecting Power : Together we enjoy parties, team events and internal networking activities We are #somewhatdifferent – people with their own stories, experiences, and career paths. Everyone is welcome! Apply with just one click on the „Apply now“-button and become part of our diverse team! We'd love to hear about your skills and experiences. No need to upload a photo – it won't impact your application. More on our work environment, your entry opportunities and development prospects can be found at www.hannover-re.com/en/career . Mara Wagner | Hannover Re | [email protected]