Programme Test Manager

Summary: The Programme Test Manager role involves overseeing the test strategy for a complex platform migration within a financial services business. The position requires strong leadership in developing and executing testing plans, ensuring effective communication among stakeholders, and maintaining compliance with quality standards. This is a 6-month initial contract with the possibility of extension, requiring on-site presence twice a week in the West Midlands. The role is offered at a daily rate of £700 to £800 through umbrella engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of end-to-end test strategies and plans aligned to project objectives.
• Oversee all phases of testing including system, integration, and user acceptance testing.
• Foster clear and effective communication between testing teams and key stakeholders, including project managers, developers, and business analysts.
• Monitor testing progress, track key quality metrics, and manage defect lifecycles to ensure transparency and timely resolution.
• Uphold compliance with quality standards and industry best practices, proactively identifying and mitigating risks that could impact timelines or deliverables.
• Develop contingency plans to address potential testing issues and maintain delivery confidence throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Skills:

• Experience in leading test strategy development and execution.
• Strong understanding of system, integration, and user acceptance testing.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to monitor testing progress and manage defect lifecycles.
• Knowledge of quality standards and industry best practices.
• Experience in risk identification and mitigation.
• Capability to develop contingency plans for testing issues.

Salary (Rate): £800 per day

City: West Midlands

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT

Programme Test Manager

West Midlands - 2x a week on site

6-month initial contract - scope to extend

£700 - £800 per day - Umbrella engagement

Sanderson recruitment is currently partnered with a financial services business who require a Programme Test manager to oversee the overarching Test strategy of a large complex Platform migration.

• Lead the development and execution of end-to-end test strategies and plans aligned to project objectives.
• Oversee all phases of testing including system, integration, and user acceptance testing
• Foster clear and effective communication between testing teams and key stakeholders, including project managers, developers, and business analysts.
• Monitor testing progress, track key quality metrics, and manage defect lifecycles to ensure transparency and timely resolution.
• Uphold compliance with quality standards and industry best practices, proactively identifying and mitigating risks that could impact timelines or deliverables.
• Develop contingency plans to address potential testing issues and maintain delivery confidence throughout the project lifecycle.

Reasonable Adjustments:

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