Senior Test Manager

Il y a 5 jours

Laeken, Brussels, Belgique Oliver James Associates Temps plein
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:

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Coordinating testing activities across different projects.

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Defining and overseeing test strategies, plans and execution.

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Working closely with Business Analysts, IT teams and other stakeholders.

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Managing priorities, resources, deadlines and testing risks.

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Following up on test execution, defects and delivery progress.

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Remaining hands-on and supporting the team beyond reporting and coordination.

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Promoting the use of AI to improve test planning, test case generation and overall testing efficiency.

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Guiding team members in the effective use of AI and sharing your expertise across the team.

The ideal candidate

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Proven experience as a Senior Test Manager or in a similar role.

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Strong knowledge of testing methodologies, tools and best practices.

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Experience working with cross-functional teams.

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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

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Strong delivery mindset and ability to manage challenging deadlines.

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Hands-on approach, with the ability to get involved in operational testing activities.

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Mandatory: Proven hands-on experience using AI in real testing activities and projects.

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Ability to translate AI knowledge into practical testing approaches and coach team members.

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ISTQB certification (Foundation Level or higher) is mandatory.

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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.

The offer

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An initial 12-month contract, renewable.

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Hybrid working arrangement: 2 days/week on-site in Brussels after onboarding.

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Tuesday mandatory on-site, with flexibility on the second day.

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The opportunity to join a leading Belgian financial services company.

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A senior coordination role within an experienced team.

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The opportunity to drive AI adoption and contribute to the evolution of testing practices.