Senior Test Manager - AI-Assisted Testing - Brussels

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.

Offer: An initial 12-month contract, renewable; hybrid working arrangement: 2 days/week on-site in Brussels after onboarding; Tuesday mandatory on-site, with flexibility on the second day; the opportunity to join a leading Belgian financial services company; a senior coordination role within an experienced team; the opportunity to drive AI adoption and contribute to the evolution of testing practices.