Programme Test Manager

Public Sector Programmes

My client are seeking an experienced Programme Test Manager to lead the mobilisation and planning of testing across complex public-sector programmes.

This role is well suited to a hands-on testing leader with a proven background in large-scale, multi-supplier environments and the ability to operate confidently across multiple stakeholders.

Remote with ad hoc travel

The Role

You will be responsible for leading the end-to-end testing strategy across a complex programme, ensuring robust planning, execution, governance and reporting throughout the delivery lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation, execution and reporting of manual and automated testing
• Lead and coordinate business and technical teams to ensure timely analysis and resolution of defects
• Build and manage the test resource profile
• Onboard and embed appropriate test tools
• Produce clear, high-quality test reporting and analysis, both in written format and in governance forums
• Forecast defect trends and test execution progress
• Ensure internal and external suppliers maximise test coverage ahead of integration testing
• Operate effectively within a multi-supplier, multi-stakeholder environment

Essential Experience

• Proven, hands-on experience managing testing on large public-sector programmes
• Strong experience working in complex multi-supplier and multi-stakeholder environments
• Clear evidence within your CV of:
• Leading testing in similar environments
• The tangible value you personally delivered in those roles
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Must hold or be eligible for SC Clearance

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Tosca or similar test automation tools

Please apply!

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.