Program Test Manager

Premier Group; Deutschland; Hybrid; GBP 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A fast-growing technology startup in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Program Test Manager to establish a high-performing Test Centre of Excellence. This role involves leading quality strategy, managing testing across multiple programmes, and driving tooling selection and optimisation. The ideal candidate will carry substantial experience in test tooling, engage effectively with clients, and thrive in a dynamic environment. This position is crucial for ensuring quality outcomes aligned with business goals.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in managing testing across multiple programmes.
• Hands-on leadership capabilities in a startup environment.
• Ability to coach teams and drive quality culture.

Aufgaben

• Lead and evolve a Test Centre of Excellence.
• Manage testing across multiple programmes and delivery teams.
• Drive tooling selection, implementation, and optimisation.
• Act as a trusted, client-facing partner on quality and risk.
• Coach teams to build performance and quality culture.

Kenntnisse

Test tooling and frameworks

Stakeholder engagement

Quality strategy

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Jobbeschreibung

Location: Remote first with occasional travel to European client site

We’re looking for an experienced Program Test Manager to help deliver and build a high-performing Test Centre of Excellence within a fast-growing, VC-backed startup. This role is critical in shaping quality strategy, driving delivery across complex programmes, and embedding best-in-class testing practices as the business scales.

You’ll bring deep experience in test tooling and frameworks, be comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment, and confidently engage client-facing stakeholders to ensure quality outcomes are aligned with business goals.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and evolving a Test Centre of Excellence and quality strategy
• Managing testing across multiple programmes and delivery teams
• Driving tooling selection, implementation, and optimisation
• Acting as a trusted, client-facing partner on quality and risk
• Coaching teams and embedding a strong performance and quality culture

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys building from the ground up, and wants to make a real impact in a scaling startup.

Please note: There is no sponsorship for this role