Programme Test Lead

Arch; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in innovation is seeking a Test Manager to oversee the entire testing process for large initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software testing and team leadership, with a focus on agile methodologies. This role involves developing test strategies, collaborating with stakeholders, and driving continuous improvement in testing practices. Excellent leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Significant experience running large testing implementations and coordinating testing processes.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies is essential.
• Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide assurance over the end-to-end testing process.
• Develop and implement test strategies, plans, and processes for projects.
• Oversee the creation and execution of test cases, scripts, and scenarios.

Skills

Leadership experience

Agile/Scrum methodologies

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field

Tools

JIRA

Selenium

JUnit

TestNG

Job description

Overview

With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility℠.

Test Manager

The primary role of the Test Manager will be to coordinate and provide oversight over the testing process in its entirety for large and medium initiatives and ensure the delivery of high-quality outputs aligned with business needs. The ideal candidate will have significant experience running large testing implementations and coordinating testing processes across major programmes, as well as a strong background in software testing, test automation, team leadership, and a passion for quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide assurance over the end-to-end testing process, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Develop and implement test strategies, plans, and processes for projects.
• Ensure test coverage and traceability.
• Collaborate with developers, IT Quality Assurance Engineers, product managers, Domain owners and other stakeholders to define quality goals and success/signoff criteria.
• Oversee the creation and execution of test cases, scripts, and scenarios.
• Iteratively coordinate UAT with the business, as well as end-to-end testing at the conclusion of a project.
• Work closely with engineering to ensure that appropriate consideration and testing is considered for OAT, NFT and DR testing.
• Compile test evidence and test results across all areas.
• Report on test progress, metrics, and quality status to stakeholders.
• Coordinate defect management process.
• Work closely with the business to ensure defect priority and impact is understood and appropriately prioritized.
• Work with implementation partners to ensure they adhere to and deliver on the testing commitments and strategy.
• Facilitate sign-off from business and other stakeholders as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement in testing practices.

Required Experience / Qualifications

• Significant experience running large testing implementations and coordinating testing processes across major programmes.
• Significant experience in software testing, including leadership experience.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies is essential.
• Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Experience with test management tools (e.g., JIRA).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• ISTQB or equivalent certification.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience in performance and security testing.
• Familiarity with automation tools - e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG – beneficial but not essential