REF071 - Principal Consultant - Programme Test Manager

Ten10 Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Quality Engineering consultancy in London is seeking a Programme Test Manager. This hybrid role involves providing strategic leadership in testing, defining effective test strategies, and collaborating with delivery teams. Ideal candidates will have a deep understanding of testing techniques, excellent communication skills, and a passion for technology and innovation. Join a supportive culture with opportunities for career growth and excellent health benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus holiday buying scheme

Comprehensive health plan

Pension contributions matched

Subsidized gym memberships

Regular team socials

Qualifications

• Strong background in managing test processes within complex environments.
• Ability to operate at both strategic and technical levels.
• Excellent communication skills to engage diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and effective test strategies.
• Define and implement test approaches for diverse delivery landscapes.
• Oversee large-scale test programmes and collaborate with delivery teams.

Skills

Managing test processes

Strategic leadership

Excellent communication

Technology passion

Tools

Automated testing tools

JavaScript testing tools

CI/CD methodologies

Job description

Overview

Programme Test Manager — Location: London + client travel (Hybrid Working Model). Type: Permanent.

Join Ten10, one of the UK’s leading independent Quality Engineering, Software Testing, RPA, and DevOps consultancies. We provide innovative solutions that empower our customers to deliver quality software faster, more effectively, and more frequently. Due to our continued growth, we are excited to welcome a Programme Test Manager to our London-based delivery team.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Solutions: Work with cutting-edge technology in testing, automation, and DevOps.
• Career Growth: Access exceptional training, tailored development opportunities, and a clear career progression path.
• Supportive Environment: Enjoy a collaborative, dynamic culture that values innovation and team success.

What You’ll Do

As a Programme Test Manager, you will:

• Provide strategic and technical leadership, delivering effective test strategies that balance technical and business risk.
• Define and implement test approaches for diverse delivery and technology landscapes, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality solutions.
• Offer expert guidance on test strategies, processes, tools, frameworks, and technologies.
• Lead the creation and implementation of complex test frameworks to support automation, integration, and continuous functional and non-functional testing.
• Stay ahead of emerging trends in delivery, testing, and technology, ensuring pragmatic adoption of new practices.
• Oversee large-scale test programmes across multiple workstreams, vendors, and delivery methodologies.
• Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure excellence in execution, offering support rather than driving day-to-day operations.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a dynamic individual with:

• A strong background in managing and delivering exceptional test processes within complex environments.
• The ability to operate at both strategic and technical levels, adapting to varying delivery landscapes.
• Excellent communication skills to engage and influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A passion for technology and testing, staying ahead of trends in areas such as continuous delivery, JavaScript-based testing tools, microservices, containerization, and DevOps practices.
• Exceptional understanding of modern testing techniques, tools, and technologies.

What’s in It for You?

• Holidays: 25 days annual leave (plus an extra day every year for the first three years) and a holiday buying scheme.
• Health Benefits: Comprehensive health plan covering medical, dental, optical, and alternative therapy treatments.
• Financial Support: Pension contributions (matched by employer up to 5%), season ticket loan, and bike-to-work scheme.
• Wellbeing: Subsidized gym memberships and flexible working arrangements.
• Culture: Regular team socials, sporting events, and annual celebrations including kick-off and Christmas parties.
• Development: Access to tailored training and development programs to support your career growth.

Apply Today

Take the next step in your career with Ten10. Be part of a forward-thinking team that’s passionate about delivering excellence in Quality Engineering. Apply now and help shape the future of testing and technology!