What is a test system manager and how to become one

Key steps to become a test system manager

1. Explore test system manager education requirements

   Most common test system manager degrees

   Bachelor's

   65.7 %

   Master's

   16.2 %

   Associate

   15.3 %

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2. Start to develop specific test system manager skills

   Skills	Percentages
   System Test	8.86%
   System Integration	5.77%
   Test Cases	5.27%
   Test Procedures	5.03%
   QA	5.02%

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3. Complete relevant test system manager training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New test system managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a test system manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real test system manager resumes.

4. Research test system manager duties and responsibilities

   • Construct and manage a complete VMware environment for testing multiple Openstack instances of different configurations.
   • Key contributor in getting CMMI level 3 and ISO 9001 certification for 4D.
   • Spearhead QA process changes in transitioning from hard copy to soft copy test case development/execution process.
   • Develop business processes for quality assurance software lifecycle, customer software problem resolution and software bug tracking.

5. Apply for test system manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a test system manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams