Test Manager CMS, Brussels

We’re currently looking for an experienced Test Manager to join our client’s large-scale transformation program within a complex enterprise environment. In this role, you will be responsible for defining and governing the overall testing approach across a multi-vendor, multi-domain ecosystem, ensuring high-quality releases, transparency, and predictable delivery outcomes.

Key Responsibilities Test Governance&Delivery

Define and manage the overarching test strategy, governance framework, quality standards, and delivery approach across the program

Coordinate testing activities across multiple domains, vendors, and parallel initiatives

Validate release readiness and support go/no-go decisions based on risks, test evidence, quality indicators, and consolidated reporting

Ensure alignment between legacy and modern platform testing approaches and release management processes

Establish reusable quality baselines to improve release predictability and operational efficiency

Resource&Capacity Management

Build and coordinate a network of domain test coordinators and testing teams

Define clear roles, responsibilities, and collaboration models across all testing stakeholders

Oversee test capacity planning and resource allocation across initiatives

Align testing priorities and staffing with program timelines, risks, and business objectives

Quality Assurance&Test Automation

Drive risk-based testing strategies supported by automation and CI/CD integration

Promote shift-left testing principles and built-in quality practices from analysis and design phases onward

Ensure testing environments are production-like, automation-ready, and consistent across domains

Encourage the use of mocks, stubs, comparative testing, and shadow runs to improve release confidence and production readiness

Identify opportunities to reduce manual testing and improve efficiency through reusable frameworks, tooling, and standardized approaches

The Ideal Candidate

Proven experience as a Test Manager within large-scale enterprise or transformation programs

Strong background in multi-vendor and multi-domain delivery environments

Solid expertise in test governance, release management, quality assurance, and test automation

Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern QA methodologies

Strong understanding of risk-based testing, comparative testing, and production readiness validation

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across technical and business teams

Analytical, structured, and proactive mindset with a strong focus on continuous improvement and delivery quality

Passion for innovation in testing and staying up to date with industry trends and best practices

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