Programme Test Manager

Escritor y articulista; Folkestone; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel client is seeking an experienced Programme Test Manager to oversee the development of a new reservation system. Responsibilities include managing test strategies and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure successful implementation. Candidates must possess extensive experience in test management, particularly in the transport or e-commerce sector, with strong skills in API testing and stakeholder management. This is a high-profile position with a competitive daily rate of £675.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Programme Test Manager or Test Lead on large-scale programmes.
• Strong expertise in API and backend systems testing.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver the programme-level test strategy from inception to completion.
• Manage test planning, execution, and reporting across multiple workstreams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align testing with programme objectives.

Skills

Programme Test Management

Stakeholder Management

API Testing

Automation Testing

Job description

Programme Test Manager Travel Kent (Once a Fortnight) £675 p/d (Outside IR35)

A leading travel client is seeking an experienced Programme Test Manager to play a key role in the development of a brand-new reservation system.

As Programme Test Manager, you will be responsible for defining and implementing the end-to-end test strategy, ensuring quality and reliability across complex integrations.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and deliver the programme-level test strategy from inception to completion.
• Manage test planning, execution, and reporting across multiple workstreams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align testing with programme objectives.
• Drive best practices in test governance, automation, and reporting.
  
  

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Programme Test Manager or Test Lead on large-scale programmes.
• Background in transport or e-commerce sectors.
• Worked in both Systems Integration (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Experience with reservation/booking systems
• Strong expertise in API and backend systems testing.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  
  

Contract Details

• Rate:£675 p/d (Outside IR35)
• Duration:3 months initially (rolling)
• Location:Folkestone, Kent (on-site once per fortnight)
  
  

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned Test Manager to work with a major travel client on a high-profile system transformation programme.

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