Testo, with its headquarters in the Black Forest/Germany, is a world market leader in the field of portable and stationary measurement technology. Worldwide, roughly 3900 employees research, develop, produce and market innovative measurement solutions for Testo. The basis for this success, in addition to the highly qualified and motivated staff, is the above-average commitment to a future-oriented development - roughly 10% of the annual concern turnover is invested in Research & Development. With 37 subsidiary companies and over 80 distribution partners, Testo is represented on all five continents.
Trainee - IT Services | 18‑Month Rotational Program | Germany (HQ) → Portugal (Target Placement)
(Stellen-ID: 2460)
Role description:
We are looking for a high-potential IT Trainee to join a structured 18-month rotational program within the CIO Office.
This program is designed to develop future IT professionals with exposure to:
- Agile delivery environments
- International stakeholder collaboration
- IT governance and process excellence
You will work directly within key IT functions, contribute to real deliverables, and gain visibility with senior leadership.
The intended next step after successful completion is a role within IT Services in Albergaria-a-Velha, Portugal, depending on performance and business needs.
The program consists of three rotations (6 months each):
1. Digital Commerce (Agile & Delivery)
- Collaborate with Scrum Masters and Product Owners
- Support Agile ceremonies and team coordination
- Contribute to delivery transparency and alignment
2. CRM (Business Partnering & Adoption)
- Work with international sales organizations
- Support stakeholder communication and rollout activities
- Help drive user adoption and onboarding
3. Infrastructure (Governance & Compliance)
- Contribute to IT process reliability and documentation
- Support compliance and security-related initiatives
- Gain understanding of governance and risk management
Who We’re Looking For
We are especially interested in candidates who are motivated to build an international career in IT and are open to relocating to Portugal after the program.
What we offer:
- Structured 18-month development program with clear rotations
- Direct exposure to the CIO Office
- Mentoring and continuous feedback culture
- Hands-on experience with real business impact
- Long-term career opportunity in IT Services at Testo
- Next Step After the Program
Upon successful completion, you will be considered for roles in:
- IT Delivery Excellence / Product Operations
- IT Governance
- CRM Business Partnering
- Infrastructure Process Excellence
Final placement depends on performance and availability.
Your profile:
Must-have
- Master’s degree in: Computer Science, Business Informatics, Engineering, or similar
- Fluent English
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Structured, proactive, and curious mindset
- Willingness to relocate to Germany for 18 months
Nice-to-have
- First experience (internship/working student) in: IT, software development, digital projects, or analytics
- Basic knowledge of Agile/Scrum
Your Responsibilities
- Support cross-functional and CIO-level initiatives
- Contribute actively to deliverables in each rotation
- Prepare structured documentation, summaries, and follow-ups
- Improve collaboration and process efficiency across teams
- Communicate complex topics in a clear, business-oriented way
What's in it for you?
- Strong foundation in Agile and IT delivery models
- Experience in international stakeholder management
- Understanding of IT governance and compliance frameworks
- Exposure to senior leadership and strategic initiatives
- A solid entry point into a long-term IT career at Testo
You would like to know more about our job vacancy? Please get in touch with Frau Ana Mauricio email: recrutamento@testo.pt.
We are looking forward to receiving your application via Online-Portal.
Testo SE & Co. KGaA, Albergaria-a-Velha
