Programme Test Manager

-Programme Test Manager -Hybrid / Yorkshire -12 month initial contract -Excellent day rates via Umbrella

Requirement for a Programme Test Manager with a breadth of experience to drive testing forward as part of a huge digital transformation programme, for our market-leading client. This is a critical role for the business, spanning across multiple workstreams within quality engineering. This role will provide line of sight to the Senior Test Managers in each of these workstreams, with responsibility to absorb the risk from both test teams. The successful candidate will be tasked with providing strategic coordination and will report directly into the senior leadership team, ensuring alignment, risk mitigation and delivery assurance. You will also impart external market experience, offering fresh perspectives, proven methodologies and be expected to make an immediate impact. We are looking for someone who has led complex test programmes and deeply understands test methodologies and project methods. The environment is predominantly manual, however it may be that test automation is required where appropriate, so the successful candidate will have an appreciation of this area and the foresight to implement this as required. You will enjoy using the latest technologies that will help the business’ customers have an improved experience and a customer journey that is superior to their competitors. The successful candidate will have knowledge of the full testing lifecycle, will have commercial exposure to complex environments and be comfortable communicating with stakeholders across all levels.

Skills and experience required; Expert understanding of the full testing lifecycle Proven track record in leading teams of testers on large scale projects, to strict regulatory timescales. Must have the capability to manage stakeholders across all levels Financial Services background preferred Mostly manual testing environment Knowledge of automation beneficial, but not essential Migration projects exposure is a nice to have

Responsibilities; Proven ability to provide strategic coordination and reporting at Programme level This role will be part of Quality Engineering and will be responsible for test activity across multiple workstreams The successful candidate will have the ability to bring workstreams and strategies together in a holistic manner Manage the complete Test function across the full software life cycle, for a multi-layered tech stack Execution and delivery of programme test strategy. Providing progress reports at a detailed level Strong stakeholder management skill set Excellent communication and collaboration skills The above is not exhaustive. To discuss this opportunity further, please submit your CV to lee.johnston@sandersonplc.com