QA Lead: Programme Quality & Governance Leader

Sanderson Government & Defence; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 105,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

QA Lead needed for a major public sector transformation programme. Based in Telford with 2 days onsite, you will provide leadership, governance and technical direction to embed QA best practice across multiple project streams.

You will own the programme-wide QA strategy, drive quality standards, and mentor project QA Leads. You’ll oversee QA activities, manage risks, and ensure delivery aligns with programme objectives within a 6-month assignment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading QA in large programmes.
• Strong understanding of QA practices, tools, and methodologies.
• Ability to influence design for testability.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the programme-wide QA strategy.
• Lead QA activities across multiple projects and delivery streams.
• Define QA scope, approach and delivery expectations with stakeholders.
• Mentor and support Project QA Leads.
• Ensure project testing aligns with programme standards.

Skills

Quality Assurance leadership

Test Strategy development

Governance

Stakeholder management

Reporting

Risk management

Delivery governance

Multi-project coordination

Quality standards

Continuous improvement

Job description

QA Lead needed for a major public sector transformation programme. Based in Telford with 2 days onsite, you will provide leadership, governance and technical direction to embed QA best practice across multiple project streams.

You will own the programme-wide QA strategy, drive quality standards, and mentor project QA Leads. You’ll oversee QA activities, manage risks, and ensure delivery aligns with programme objectives within a 6-month assignment.