Oliver James Associates - Senior Test Manager - AI - Assisted Testing

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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.
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.

* 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.