Test Programme Manager

I.T. & Communications
Lanarkshire
July 23, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

The Role

We are looking for a highly experienced Programme Test Manager to take full responsibility and accountability for all test delivery activities across a large-scale transformational programme.

This is a critical leadership role requiring a strategic mindset and a hands-on approach to execution. You will define the programme’s overarching testing landscape, manage cross-functional testing resources, and drive a high-performance culture across agile workstreams. Working closely with quality architects, you will ensure total alignment with enterprise frameworks while driving innovation, collaboration, and right-first-time audit adherence throughout the delivery lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Test Definition Define and implement the overarching Programme Test Strategy, establishing a clear roadmap for quality across all workstreams.

  • Planning & Delivery Establish the delivery schedule and key milestones using quantitative estimation models, managing testing deliverables rigorously against agreed timelines.

  • Resource & Team Leadership Lead, mentor, and manage a diverse team of programme testing resources (a mix of permanent staff and third-party service providers) embedded within agile teams.

  • Performance & Culture Drive adherence to strict productivity and service quality targets, while fostering a culture of collaboration, high performance, and future leadership development.

  • Governance & Steering Articulate and communicate testing progress, risks, and service quality metrics clearly to programme steering groups and senior stakeholders.

  • Innovation & Framework Adherence Partner with quality architects to inject innovation into all aspects of the test delivery lifecycle, ensuring strict alignment with internal quality frameworks.

  • Audit & Compliance Govern the delivery process to guarantee that all internal audit processes pass seamlessly on the first attempt.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

  • Proven track record as a Programme Test Manager leading large-scale, complex transformational programmes.

  • Strong experience defining comprehensive Programme Test Strategies and utilizing quantitative estimation models for delivery scheduling.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead and scale blended testing teams consisting of internal employees and external service providers.

  • Deep experience working within Agile frameworks and embedding test management practices into fast-paced workstreams.

  • Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience reporting directly to programme steering groups.

Preferred:

  • Industry Experience: A strong background within the Insurance industry-ideally within General Insurance.

  • Technical Platform Exposure: Direct experience working with Guidewire Cloud and/or alternative cloud platforms.

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