Programme Test Manager

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.