Senior Test Manager

We are looking for an experienced and driven Global Test Manager to join a major global transformation program. Based in Diegem Belgium you will lead the testing strategy execution and quality assurance activities for the global implementation of AMOS a leading aircraft maintenance and engineering system across multiple airline operations.

As a key member of the global implementation team you will work closely with business stakeholders airline representatives implementation partners and project leadership to ensure a seamless transition to live operations. The program follows a Waterfall delivery methodology and focuses primarily on business process validation and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) within a Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) solution environment.

Beyond traditional testing responsibilities you will play a critical role in cut-over preparation go-live readiness rehearsals deployment support and post go-live triage activities ensuring a controlled and risk-mitigated implementation.

• Define lead and execute the global testing strategy aligned with business objectives and quality standards.
• Establish and enforce best-practice testing methodologies governance frameworks and defect management processes.
• Plan coordinate and oversee all test phases including:
  • User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
  • Integration Testing
  • Regression Testing
  • Performance Testing
  • End-to-End Business Process Validation
• Lead and coordinate a distributed network of test resources including airline business users participating in UAT activities.
• Work closely with Product Owners Process Leads Data Migration Leads Interface Teams Training Teams and Program Management to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Manage test planning execution reporting issue resolution and quality assurance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and coordinate cut-over testing activities and validate operational readiness.
• Lead go-live rehearsals and support deployment readiness assessments.
• Coordinate post go-live triage and stabilization support ensuring efficient issue resolution and business continuity.
• Identify testing risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Provide executive-level reporting on testing progress KPIs quality metrics and key risks.
• Drive continuous improvement across testing processes and quality management practices.

We are looking for someone who:

• Demonstrates strong leadership professional maturity and a proactive mindset.
• Excels in stakeholder management and can confidently engage with senior business and technical leaders.
• Communicates effectively across multicultural and cross-functional global teams.
• Has excellent planning coordination and organizational skills.
• Understands large-scale enterprise testing and global system rollouts.
• Is experienced in leading business-focused testing initiatives within complex COTS implementations.
• Thrives in fast-paced project environments and can manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Is comfortable working with geographically distributed stakeholders airlines vendors and implementation partners.
  

• 10 years of experience in software and business testing.
• Minimum 3 years in a Test Manager Test Lead or similar leadership role.
• Proven experience managing User Acceptance Testing and business process validation activities.
• Experience delivering testing within large-scale enterprise transformation programs.
• Strong knowledge of defect management test governance and quality assurance frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with test management tools such as qTest HP ALM TestRail or similar solutions.
• ISTQB certification.
• Strong reporting documentation and stakeholder communication skills.
• Excellent command of English both written and spoken.
• Minimum 2 years of experience within the aviation industry or a closely related operational environment.

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Information Technology Engineering Aviation or a related field.
• Experience with aviation Maintenance Information Systems (MIS) particularly AMOS implementations.
• Experience supporting system migrations including initiatives such as Trax to AMOS transitions.
• Experience with Jira and qTest (Tricentis).
• Exposure to global airline operations and maintenance processes.
• Additional language skills such as Dutch French or German are considered an asset.

Required Skills:

WaterfallsuatIntegration TestingRegression TestingPerformance TestingTest Manager