Senior Programme Test Manager

John Goddard Associates; London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in London is seeking a Senior Programme Test Manager for a 12-month contract focused on a large-scale Azure migration. The role involves managing testing activities, collaborating with suppliers, and ensuring alignment with project timelines. Candidates should have strong experience in cloud migrations, particularly with Microsoft Azure, and be comfortable in agile environments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing test activities within complex programme environments.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure DevOps.
• Extensive experience in large-scale e-commerce projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead testing across a large-scale cloud migration programme.
• Oversee all testing activities and ensure alignment with delivery schedules.
• Collaborate closely with third-party suppliers.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Agile Delivery

Tools

WebdriverIO

ReadyAPI

Postman

Job description

Senior Programme Test Manager - Azure Migration
12-month contract | Inside IR35
London: £575/day | Milton Keynes: £550/day | Hybrid (2 days/week on-site)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Programme Test Manager to lead testing across a large-scale cloud migration programme, transitioning from legacy systems to Microsoft Azure.

This position requires a self-sufficient individual with a strong background in managing testing for complex programmes already in flight. You will be responsible for overseeing all testing activities, ensuring alignment with internal delivery schedules, and collaborating closely with third-party suppliers. Regular status reporting, including weekly updates and ad hoc reports, will be expected.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience managing test activities within complex programme environments

• Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure DevOps

• Background in legacy-to-cloud migrations, particularly Microsoft Azure

• Ability to streamline test processes and implement automation-first strategies

• Familiarity with automation tools and frameworks (WebdriverIO, ReadyAPI, Postman)

• Experience interpreting performance engineering test results

• Comfortable working in agile delivery environments

• Extensive experience in large-scale e-commerce projects

• Ability to manage supplier relationships constructively and professionally

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

• Experience working within regulated environments

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.