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Senior Program Test Lead – Quality Assurance & Risk-Based Testing

Digital
Testing and QA
Expert (10+)
Location
Brussels, Brussels-Capital
Work type
Consultancy
Work model
Fulltime, On-site

Our client, a leading organization in the gaming and lottery sector, is seeking an experienced professional to drive large-scale testing orchestration. This role focuses on translating quality strategies into integrated, risk-based frameworks to ensure the success of a major transformation project.

Responsibilities

  • Orchestrate and plan global program test activities across multiple internal workstreams and external vendors.
  • Implement risk-based testing methodologies to prioritize activities and ensure comprehensive end-to-end coverage.
  • Consolidate test results, defects, and quality metrics into integrated reporting for governance and decision-making.
  • Manage operational defect triage sessions and ensure consistent classification of severity and impact across teams.
  • Supervise the validation of data migrations, dry runs, and operational cut-over scenarios.
  • Evaluate release readiness and provide factual Go/No-Go recommendations to the project board.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience as a Program Test Lead or Senior Test Lead in complex, multi-vendor transformation environments.
  • Expertise in testing methodologies such as ISTQB and Risk-Based Testing.
  • Extensive experience in End-to-End Testing, including system integration, data migrations, and cut-over preparation.
  • Advanced proficiency with test management tools Jira and Xray.
  • Strong experience in vendor management and challenging external service providers on quality evidence and results.
  • You possess the ability to manage cross-functional teams without direct hierarchical authority.
  • You're proactive and solution-oriented with excellent negotiation and synthesis skills.
  • You are native in Dutch or French with active knowledge of English.

Nice to Haves

  • Experience with digital payment systems or e-commerce operations.
  • Understanding of gaming or lottery industry processes.

Offer

  • Start date: ASAP
  • Duration: 3 months
  • Work regime: Full-time
  • Location: Brussels
  • Working model: Onsite
  • Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers.

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