The posting
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.
* 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.
* Mandatory: Proven hands-on experience using AI in real testing activities and projects.
* Ability to translate AI knowledge into practical testing approaches and coach team members.
* ISTQB certification (Foundation Level or higher) is mandatory.
* Good command of English and at least one Belgian national language (French or Dutch) trilingualism is a strong advantage.
Experience in test automation is a plus, but practical AI experience is the priority. -



