Program Test Manager

Randstad Technologies Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Technologies Recruitment in London is seeking a Program Test Manager to oversee quality assurance for a pivotal 6-month contract within the reinsurance space. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage data and system tests, and present clear go/no-go decisions to senior stakeholders.

The role requires a strong track record in financial services testing and experience with offshore delivery models.

Qualifications

• Experience leading testing in Insurance, Reinsurance, or Pensions.
• Knowledge of data streams, integrations and API testing.
• Experience managing external partners and offshore teams.
• Strong stakeholder presence and clear go/no-go recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end test assurance across complex journeys, data integrations and system rollouts.
• Translate testing metrics and residual risks into actionable decisions for executives.
• Coordinate internal project teams, offshore testers and vendors across hybrid, Agile and Waterfall.
• Ensure robust test coverage across data warehousing and underwriting platforms.

Skills

Test leadership

Stakeholder management

Offshore leadership

Agile/Waterfall delivery

Tools

Jira

Zephyr

Job description

Looking for your next big challenge in the reinsurance space?

We are partnering with a global financial services leader in London to find a Program Test Manager for a pivotal 6-month contract.

If you thrive on bringing order to complex transformations, driving end-to-end quality, and bridging the gap between technical teams and senior business leaders, this one is for you.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Owning Quality Gateways: Leading end-to-end test assurance across complex business journeys, data integrations, and system rollouts to ensure seamless operational readiness.
• Steering Decision-Making: Translating testing metrics and residual risks into clear, actionable decision points for executive stakeholders.
• Leading Distributed Teams: Coordinating internal project teams, offshore testers, and third-party vendors across hybrid, Agile, and Waterfall setups.
• Managing Complex Data: Ensuring robust test coverage across data warehousing systems, underwriting platforms, and strict control frameworks.

What We're Looking For:

• Financial Services Expertise: Deep testing leadership experience within Insurance, Reinsurance, or Pensions/Retirement.
• Data & Integration Savvy: Solid understanding of data streams, integrations, and business process testing (bonus points if you know your way around APIs, actuarial systems, or tools like Jira/Zephyr).
• Supplier & Offshore Leadership: Proven track record holding external partners accountable while mentoring distributed test teams.
• Strong Stakeholder Presence: The confidence to provide constructive challenge and give clear go/no-go recommendations.

Role Details:

• Location: Hybrid (Central London office 2-3 days a week )
• Duration: 6-Month Contract (Starting October 2026)