Test Manager

TEST MANAGER Job Title: Freelance Test Manager (1-Year Contract)

Location:
Belgium (Hybrid: 3 days on-site, 2 days remote) Employment Type: Freelancer Contract Duration: 1 year

About the Role
We are seeking a Freelance Test Manager to lead our test strategy, planning, and execution across software projects and implementations. In this role, you will manage the end-to-end quality assurance process, coordinate testing teams, and ensure that deliverables meet functional, performance, and security standards. Your expertise will drive product quality, risk reduction, and successful project deliveries that align with our business objectives.

Key Responsibilities
• Define and implement the overall test strategy for projects, aligned with business goals and quality standards.
• Create and maintain test plans, including scope, approach, resources, schedule, and entry/exit criteria.
• Lead and manage testing teams (manual and automated testing), including task allocation and performance follow-up.
• Coordinate testing activities across functional, integration, regression, performance, security, and UAT phases.
• Manage test environments, test data, and test tooling in collaboration with IT and development teams.
• Define and track quality KPIs and metrics (e.g., defect density, test coverage, escape rate) and report to stakeholders.
• Oversee defect management: triage, prioritization, root-cause analysis, and follow-up with development teams.
• Manage risks and issues related to quality, and escalate where necessary to protect delivery timelines.
• Collaborate with project managers, business analysts, and developers to ensure quality is embedded throughout the lifecycle.
• Support UAT by coordinating with business stakeholders and end-users.
• Promote test automation and continuous testing practices within CI/CD pipelines where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, ISO 25010, TMap, ISTQB standards).
• Report on test progress, quality status, and release readiness to project leadership and stakeholders. Ideal Candidate Profile Experience
• 7+ years of experience in software testing/QA, with 3+ years in a Test Manager, Test Lead, or QA Manager role.
• Proven track record of defining test strategies and managing test teams on complex projects (e.g., ERP, S/4HANA, Salesforce, or custom application landscapes).
• Hands-on experience with test management tools (e.g., Jira/Zephyr, Azure Test Plans, TestRail, ALM).
• Strong knowledge of test methodologies and standards (ISTQB, TMap, risk-based testing).
• Experience with UAT coordination and stakeholder management.
• Familiarity with test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright) and CI/CD integration.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments; SAFe experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of performance and security testing concepts.
• Certifications such as ISTQB Foundation, ISTQB Advanced/Test Manager, TMap, or Certified Agile Tester are a strong plus. Languages
• Fluent in English (required for collaboration and reporting).
• Fluent in French or Dutch (required for client/stakeholder communication). Soft Skills
• Strong leadership and team management skills to guide and motivate testing teams.
• Excellent communication;
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with a risk-based mindset.
• Attention to detail to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Organizational and time management skills to coordinate multiple test streams and deadlines.
• Proactive approach to identifying quality risks early and driving improvements.

Requirements:
• Currently residing in Belgium (we cannot assist with work permits).
• Fluency in English + French or Dutch (mandatory). Apply directly via LinkedIn. Include your resume, daily rate, and a brief note on your experience with test strategy, test team management, test tools, and quality assurance delivery. By applying to this position, you consent to our Privacy Policy (vivadax.com/privacy).