About this role
Location: Brussels, Belgium Duration: 12 months, renewable Working arrangement: Hybrid - 2 days/week on-site after onboarding.
About the company Our client is a leading Belgian company operating in the financial services sector, offering a wide range of solutions and services.As part of its ongoing digital transformation, the company is looking for a Senior Test Manager to lead and coordinate testing activities within its Application team.
About the role
- You will coordinate testing activities and guide a team of Test Analysts, ensuring quality, efficiency and successful project delivery.
- Your main responsibilities will include: Coordinating testing activities across different projects Defining and overseeing test strategies, plans and execution.
- Working closely with Business Analysts, IT teams and other stakeholders.
- Managing priorities, resources, deadlines and testing risks.
- Following up on test execution, defects and delivery progress.
- Remaining hands-on and supporting the team beyond reporting and coordination.
- Promoting the use of AI to improve test planning, test case generation and overall testing efficiency.
- Guiding team members in the effective use of AI and sharing your expertise across the team.
- The ideal candidate Proven experience as a Senior Test Manager or in a similar role.
- Strong knowledge of testing methodologies, tools and best practices.
- Mandatory: Proven hands-on experience using AI in real testing activities and projects.
- Good command of English and at least one Belgian national language (French or Dutch ); trilingualism is a strong advantage.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong delivery mindset and ability to manage challenging deadlines.
- Hands-on approach, with the ability to get involved in operational testing activities.
- Ability to translate AI knowledge into practical testing approaches and coach team members.
- ISTQB certification (Foundation Level or higher) is mandatory/ Experience in test automation is a plus, but practical AI experience is the priority.