Program Test Manager

Role: Programme Test Lead

Rate: £500 p/d Outside IR35

Location: Fully remote

Duration: 2 months

We are seeking an experienced Programme Test Lead to oversee testing activities across a complex portfolio of technology initiatives. You will be responsible for defining and delivering programme-level test strategies, managing testing risks, coordinating multiple delivery teams, and ensuring high-quality releases across the software delivery lifecycle. Working closely with technology, product, and business stakeholders, you will play a critical role in ensuring delivery excellence and business confidence.

Key Responsibilitie

• sDefine and implement the overall testing strategy, standards, and best practices
• .Lead, mentor, and develop a team of QA Engineers and Test Leads
• .Oversee test planning, estimation, execution, and reporting across multiple projects
• .Ensure appropriate test coverage through functional, regression, integration, performance, and automation testing
• .Drive the adoption and maturity of test automation frameworks and quality engineering practices
• .Collaborate with Product Managers, Developers, Architects, and Delivery teams to ensure quality is embedded from the outset
• .Identify and manage testing risks, dependencies, and quality-related issues
• .Monitor and report on quality metrics, KPIs, and testing effectiveness
• .Support continuous improvement initiatives across testing tools, processes, and methodologies
• .Manage resource planning, capacity forecasting, and vendor relationships where applicable
• .Champion a culture of quality, continuous learning, and innovation

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Skills & Experien

• ceProven experience in a Testing Manager, QA Manager, or Test Lead positio
• n.Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, principles, and best practice

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Desirable Experie

• nceExperience building or transforming QA functions within growing organisatio
• ns.Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practic
• es.Experience testing web, mobile, API, and cloud-native applicatio
• ns.ISTQB certification or equivalent testing qualificati
• on.Experience leveraging AI-powered testing tools and quality engineering solutio

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What Success Looks

• LikeImproved software quality and reduced production defe
• cts.Increased test automation coverage and testing efficie
• ncy.Strong collaboration between QA, Engineering, and Product te
• ams.Consistent delivery of high-quality relea
• ses.A motivated, engaged, and high-performing testing t