Programme Test Manager

Programme Test Manager Contract - 6 Months Outside IR35 - £500 - £550 a day Location: Croydon, UK (Hybrid Working - Occasional site visits) For this role, you must have or at least be eligible for UK security clearance. To be eligible, you must have been living in the UK for a minimum of the last 5 years and hold a British Passport. As a Programme Test Manager, you will lead testing initiatives across multiple projects and manage the delivery of large-scale programmes focusing on test assurance and system integration. You will ensure high-quality delivery aligned with strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and oversee comprehensive test strategies and master test plans for our client programmes, adapting methodologies to suit project needs.
• Manage several testing workstreams simultaneously, ensuring efficient resource allocation and timely delivery of high-quality outcomes.
• Prioritise tasks effectively to ensure the most critical and impactful work is completed first, while maintaining a balanced workload for the team.
• Lead, mentor, and manage teams of test managers and testers, fostering a collaborative and productive environment.
• This includes conducting training sessions, providing guidance on career development, and promoting a positive team culture.
• Act as the point of escalation for testing teams, providing guidance and support to resolve complex issues and mitigate risks.
• Set up continuous improvement initiatives, mentoring programmes, and junior staff development plans to enhance the skills and capabilities of the testing team.
• Collaborate with programme managers, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure testing aligns with business requirements and project timelines.
• Ensure the implementation of best practices in testing processes and maintain documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
• Provide detailed reports and feedback to senior management on test outcomes and quality metrics.

Experience required:

• Extensive experience with Jira
• Extensive experience in agile software testing and quality assurance, including significant experience in a managerial role of a large testing team.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale testing programmes across multiple platforms and environments.
• Extensive background in testing and assuring AWS cloud-based services
• Comprehensive experience of CI/CD pipelines and test automation
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills to tackle complex testing challenges and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder expectations at various levels of seniority.
• Proficient in various testing tools and technologies, with certifications in ISTQB/AWS or similar being highly advantageous.

If this is the role for you, and you are eligible, please apply.