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" A test leader is a project leader specialized in managing quality and testing aspects of a project." |
A good test “leader” is more than just a test “manager”. You can expect a test leader to:
- Have a clear vision of how to achieve quality, and translate this into a common test goal
- Take final responsibility for the quality of your system or application
- Get support of others to ensure they support the quality vision and common test goal
- Listen carefully and with empathy to understand everyone’s motivation
- Make his own needs subordinate to your needs
- Help you realize your business goals
A test leader leads by example and motivates others to help him in achieving the common test goal. Therefore a test leader will not only manage but also consult, coach and train everyone involved in testing.
Depending on the focus of his activities the test leader will play one of the following test leader roles/profiles:
Overview of test leader roles or profiles 
Most likely the test leader you are looking for needs to master skills within different areas. In this case you select the role closest to your needs.
