Programme Test Manager

Description and what we have to offer

We are looking for a Programme Test Manager to join the Testing community of GBS to:

• Manage extensive testing activities/operations

• Direct several test leaders and a large number of software testers

• Coordinate numerous teams contributing to the testing activities/operations

• Ensuring transformation to modern quality engineering practices

• Be responsible for formulating project/programme (global) test strategies and test planning & launches/activations

Your main tasks

• Define the global testing, launch and activation strategy for the implementation of a programme or a set of projects, ensuring alignment with modern quality engineering practices

• Coordinate the execution of the testing activities (spread across a large number of teams) for the implementation of a programme or a set of projects and manage impediments that may occur

• Engage with internal stakeholders in various areas of the organisation to seek alignment and collaboration; deal with external stakeholders/vendors

• Be responsible for meeting project/programme objectives within quality, time, and budget targets, and for managing associated testing risks

• Have a direct and controlling impact on the results of testing for a specific area of the organisation, contributing to no disruption of mission-critical business services and maintaining a clear competitive advantage for the company

• Make decisions using sound judgment within the scope of the defined strategy

Technical skills

You have:

• At least 10 years of experience working in Testing, including senior test or quality leadership roles

• Strong test management experience handling cross-functional, multi-platform programmes requiring coordination of a large number of teams

• Solid knowledge of modern testing and quality engineering approaches, such as:

  • Test automation strategies (including automation at different test levels)

  • Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD)

  • Shift-left and continuous testing practices

  • Use of AI-assisted testing and test intelligence (e.g. test optimisation, defect prediction, test data generation)

• The ability to define and drive test strategies that combine traditional and modern testing techniques, adapted to large-scale, complex environments

• Very good analysis and investigation skills; ability to break down complex problems and develop pragmatic solutions

• Proven experience in effectively delegating tasks and responsibilities while maintaining overall control and transparency

• Experience with offshoring and distributed teams

• Good business knowledge of any Euroclear business domain (EB Settlement, Collateral Management, Cash & Banking, or Asset Servicing) is a strong asset

Soft skills

You are:

• Client-focused and result-oriented

• Fluent in English (both written and oral)

• Able to learn quickly in a complex environment and synthesise situations effectively

• Assertive and able to drive tasks to completion

You know how to:

• Motivate and inspire colleagues to pursue excellence and exceed expectations

• Delegate tasks and responsibilities according to colleagues' capabilities and potential

• Demonstrate strong persuasion and influencing skills to obtain alignment and approval

• Perform efficiently during and after difficult situations, remaining calm and controlled under pressure

You have:

• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and active listening) at all levels, from staff members to senior management

• Strong leadership skills in complex, large-scale programmes

• Strong negotiation, conflict management, and influencing skills across different levels of management

About Us

Why join us

Embark on your new adventure at Euroclear, and work at the heart of the global capital markets. We connect over 2,000 financial institutions across the globe. As an open and resilient infrastructure, we contribute to the stability of the financial markets. We help clients cut through complexity, lower costs, and mitigate risks of financial transactions. At Euroclear, we have the clear ambition to use our key role to facilitate and accelerate a sustainable global financial system.

What We Offer:

• Work closely with inspiring, supportive and engaged colleagues from more than 80 different countries.

• Practice your talents in a highly professional international environment.

• Join a learning and development environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing and training.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Ways of working

Find your own optimal balance within our hybrid working model, where you can connect at the office 8 days a month and also benefit from remote working.

Great Place to Work for All

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and strives to be a Great Place to Work for All. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment, regardless of any aspect that makes them unique (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, ...). If you need any specific accommodation due to disability or any other reason, you can let the recruiter know during your application process. Our values guide how we work together and shape our future: Our mission and values - Euroclear

About the Team

The Group Business Solutions (GBS) division ensures the competitiveness of Euroclear by delivering reliable and sustainable IT solutions for the financial securities markets. Our technical teams deliver new IT solutions and improve existing applications for both our internal and external clients. We deploy changes into the production environment in a controlled and structured way that doesn't compromise production stability and we ensure applicative production support.