For a client we are seeking an experienced IS Testing Manager to engage in a strategic and coordinating role within a complex IT environment.

Onsite presence is required for 2 days per week in Brussel.

Start: August

Languages: Fluent in English and French

Key Responsibilities

Test Strategy & Execution

• Define and implement the overall testing strategy for IS Operations projects.
• Design, maintain, and oversee test plans, test cases, and scenarios.
• Coordinate end-to-end test campaigns (functional testing, UAT, regression testing, etc.).
• Supervise test execution and ensure proper defect tracking and resolution.

Reporting & Quality Assurance

• Produce detailed test reports for each release (progress, coverage, quality, risks).
• Define and track quality KPIs and testing metrics.
• Provide clear and structured communication to stakeholders.

User & Business Support

• Support business users during User Acceptance Testing (UAT) phases.
• Train and promote testing best practices among stakeholders.
• Facilitate collaboration between IT teams, business teams, and external partners.

Governance & Continuous Improvement

• Define and implement a standardized testing governance framework.
• Promote and apply testing best practices and methodologies (ISTQB, Agile, DevOps).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to quality and testing processes.

Industrialization & Automation

• Contribute to the implementation of industrialized testing frameworks.
• Identify opportunities to automate testing activities.
• Collaborate with technical teams to integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines.

Profile & Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in software testing, including significant experience as a Test Manager.
• Experience in IS Operations or IT production environments is strongly preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of testing methodologies (ISTQB or equivalent certification is a plus).
• Good understanding of software development lifecycles (Agile, Scrum, DevOps).
• Experience with test management tools (e.g., TestRail, ALM, Jira/Xray, etc.).
• Knowledge of test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress) is an advantage.
• Familiarity with complex IT environments (ERP systems, integrations, middleware, etc.).

Soft Skills

• Strong organizational and structuring abilities.
• Leadership and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Analytical mindset with a strong focus on quality.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.