Test Manager & Test Release Coordinator – Fraud Cluster
Contract: 6 months (extension available)
Location: Brussels (2-3 days on site, remained remote)
Start Date: ASAP
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Test Manager to lead the testing activities within the Fraud Cluster. You will supervise a dedicated test team, coordinate test releases, and ensure the delivery of high-quality applications in collaboration with IT tribes, business stakeholders, and release management.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and supervise the Fraud project testing team.
* Plan, monitor, and execute test phases, ensuring application quality.
* Manage test data (creation, privacy compliance, usage control).
* Identify stakeholders and support creation of test cases.
* Coordinate release schedules with the Release Manager and ensure deployments are available on time.
* Report progress, risks, and issues to IT tribe leads and management.
* Review deliverables, maintain planning/cost monitoring tools, and conduct lessons-learned sessions.
* Support and motivate team members, including remote teams across multiple countries.
Requirements:
Experience & Technical Skills
* 6+ years of relevant experience in testing or QA leadership.
* Strong experience with testing tools, reporting tools, and test data management.
* Preferable: experience with mainframe testing and basic release processes.
Business Skills
* Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills.
* Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage priorities.
* Familiarity with agile/tribe environments.
* Preferable: banking/loan industry knowledge.
Soft Skills
* Team leadership, motivation, and delegation skills.
* Pragmatic, analytical, and able to summarize clearly.
* Able to work efficiently with remote/onsite teams in several countries.
Languages
* English: Fluent
* Dutch & French: Basic knowledge preferable
Other
* Education: Bachelor/Master in IT or banking-related field
* Certifications (plus): CAST, CSQA, ISTQB, CMST
* Telework: 50% onsite / 50% homeworking
* Travel: None
If this sounds like something of interest, reach out to Ollie at ollie.miracco@next-ventures.com.