Test Coordinator

Function

We’re looking for an experienced Test Coordinator to join our client’s testing organization and take ownership of the end-to-end testing lifecycle across complex IT projects. You’ll work in a multidisciplinary environment where multiple teams collaborate on solutions supporting operational planning, resource management and business-critical processes. From early testability assessments to final release readiness, you’ll ensure that testing is well structured, properly resourced and delivered with a strong focus on quality.

Role & Responsibilities

• Coordinate the complete testing lifecycle, from test strategy and planning through execution, defect management and test completion.
• Translate project requirements and risks into pragmatic and actionable test approaches.
• Coordinate both functional and non-functional testing activities, including test automation.
• Ensure the availability and readiness of test resources, environments, test data and tooling.
• Coordinate distributed and multidisciplinary testing teams, including staffing, recruitment, resource planning and capacity management.
• Monitor test execution, manage defects and provide clear, concise reporting to project stakeholders.
• Establish and validate test strategies in both Agile and Waterfall environments.
• Contribute to release and change management activities and ensure appropriate quality assurance and quality control.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across business, IT and project teams to ensure successful delivery and release readiness.

Experience & Technical Profile

• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in software testing, including at least 10 years in a Test Coordinator, Test Lead or Test Manager role.
• Valid ISTQB certification at Foundation Level or equivalent.
• Demonstrable experience in public transport or another complex operational planning environment, with a strong understanding of planning processes.
• Hands-on experience with Playwright and ReadyAPI, gained through direct project involvement.
• Strong experience with Jira, Xray, Confluence, Azure DevOps and SQL.
• Experience coordinating testing activities within BSS and OSS environments is an advantage.
• Knowledge of ITIL processes and experience contributing to quality assurance and quality control for security-related systems.
• Experience participating in release or change management bodies.
• Strong experience setting up testing organizations and strategies in both Agile and Waterfall delivery environments.
• Excellent coordination, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• English proficiency at CEFR C1 level or higher, combined with Dutch or French at CEFR C1 level or higher.

Working Approach

You are a structured and pragmatic professional who can bring clarity to complex testing environments. You combine strong hands-on testing knowledge with the coordination skills needed to align people, processes and technology. You take ownership, communicate clearly with stakeholders and remain focused on quality, delivery and continuous improvement.

Contactperson & Reference

• Reference #: INW28339
• Pieter Messely
• pieter.messely@i4m.be