Exciting freelance opportunity with a major financial institution!We're looking for an experienced Senior End-to-End Test Manager to lead testing efforts for a high-impact integration program involving multiple government entities and complex payment systems.Logistics- Position: Freelance Senior End-to-End Test Manager- Duration: Until 31/12/2025 (with high likelihood of extension)- Location: Brussels (Hybrid -~2–3 days/week onsite)- Languages: English AND French or Dutch- Day Rate: €(Negotiable & Competitive)Core Responsibilities- Define and execute the overall test strategy for a large-scale integration program spanning multiple workstreams (daily banking, payments, legal, compliance, etc.)- Lead End-to-End testing activities across functional and non-functional domains (e.G. regression, usability, performance, security)- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistency, coverage, and quality across the full scope- Support delivery teams in building and executing test plans, identifying risks, and resolving defects- Track and report test progress, coverage, risks, and KPIs to program stakeholders- Act as the single point of contact for all test-related strategy and coordination across internal and external teams- Align test planning with release timelines, dependencies, and transformation milestonesEssential Skills- 7+ years in test management, including ownership of end-to-end QA in programs > €5M- Deep understanding of structured and risk-based testing practices- Experience with tools like QC, Cucumber, SOAP, and service virtualisation- Solid grasp of SDLC and multi-stream delivery in enterprise environments- Proven leadership in both functional and non-functional testingDesirable Skills- Exposure to enterprise-level architecture- Previous experience in large-scale transitions, integrations, or public sector programs- Familiarity with agile methodologies and modern test governance modelsWhat You Bring- Clear, structured communication across technical and non-technical teams- A calm, diplomatic approach under pressure with a natural ability to bring order to complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives- Team-oriented mindset and experience in large-scale organisational change- Availability, flexibility, and dedication to delivering high-quality, risk-managed resultsInterested?This is your chance to contribute to one of the most significant transformation programs in the financial sector - working on real-world impact at scale.