Senior Test Manager – AI-Assisted Testing

Pauwels Consulting; Brussel; Hybride; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Pauwels Consulting is seeking an experienced Test Manager to lead testing activities for life insurance applications. The role focuses on system and user acceptance testing, and pioneering AI-assisted testing within the team.

You will coordinate a team of application experts, ensure high-quality delivery, and collaborate with project leads and business analysts to align testing with business goals. Hybrid work in Brussels with onsite days.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in test management or QA leadership.
• Proven hands-on experience with AI-assisted testing and translating AI knowledge into practical test approaches.
• Advanced knowledge of testing methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• ISTQB Foundation certification or higher.
• Experience in stakeholder management and leading cross-functional teams in a structured environment.
• Strong analytical skills with problem-solving focus and meeting deadlines.
• Fluency in English with Dutch or French and a good level of the other.

Responsabilités

• Lead the preparation, coordination, and monitoring of system and user acceptance testing for complex application projects.
• Coordinate a team of application experts, providing clear direction and guidance to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Integrate AI-assisted testing into the test lifecycle to improve efficiency in analysis, design, and execution.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including project leads and business analysts, to align testing activities with business objectives.
• Monitor and report on test progress, defects, and risks while defining criteria for go/no-go decisions.
• Promote knowledge sharing and experiment with new AI tools to strengthen testing capabilities.

Connaissances

Leadership

Testing strategies

AI in testing

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

English fluency

Dutch/French language

Formation

ISTQB Foundation

Outils

AI-powered testing tools

Test automation frameworks

Description du poste

Our client, a leading organization in the insurance sector, is seeking an experienced professional to lead testing activities for life insurance applications. The role involves overseeing system and user acceptance testing while pioneering the integration of AI-assisted testing methodologies within the team.

• Lead the preparation, coordination, and monitoring of system and user acceptance testing for complex application projects.
• Coordinate a team of application experts, providing clear direction and guidance to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Integrate AI-assisted testing into the test lifecycle to improve efficiency in analysis, design, and execution.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including project leads and business analysts, to align testing activities with business objectives.
• Monitor and report on test progress, defects, and risks while defining criteria for go/no-go decisions.
• Promote knowledge sharing and experiment with new AI tools to strengthen the overall testing capabilities of the organization.

• 8+ years of experience as a Test Manager, Test Coordinator, or in a similar quality assurance leadership role.
• Proven hands‑on experience with AI-assisted testing and the ability to translate AI knowledge into practical test approaches.
• Advanced knowledge of testing methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Possess an ISTQB Foundation certification or higher.
• Experience in stakeholder management and leading cross‑functional teams in a structured environment.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on problem‑solving and meeting challenging deadlines.
• You are fluent in English with fluency in Dutch or French and a good level of the other.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid project methodologies.
• Knowledge of modern test automation frameworks and AI‑driven quality tools.
• Understanding of life insurance applications and business processes.
• Proficiency in French, Dutch, and English.

• Start date: ASAP
• Duration: 12 months
• Work regime: Full‑time
• Location: Brussels
• Working model: Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week onsite)
• Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers