Test and Release Manager

VIQU IT Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organisation is seeking a Test & Release Manager in London to lead the transformation of their Test & Release Management Centre. You will be responsible for driving best practices and ensuring high-quality delivery across technology programmes. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in managing teams and influencing stakeholders. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary of up to £130,000.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Test & Release Management within a financial services environment.
• Proven track record of leading teams and influencing organizational change.
• Strong understanding of industry best practices in testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transformation of the Test & Release Management function.
• Manage and develop a team of direct reports to enhance delivery.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to optimize testing capabilities.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Quality Assurance

Coaching

Job description

Test & Release Manager London – Hybrid Up to £130,000

A leading financial services organisation is seeking a Test & Release Manager to lead the transformation and maturity of their CIO Test & Release Management Centres of Excellence. The successful manager will sit at the heart of testing and quality initiatives, responsible for embedding best practices, driving adoption of industry-standard approaches, and ensuring business stakeholders benefit from high-quality delivery across technology programmes. You will lead a team of direct reports and influence a wider group of 70 FTE, setting standards, zitten**shaping capability, and fostering a culture of shared responsibility for quality across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities of the Test & Release Manager:

• Lead and transform the Test & Release Management Centres of Excellence, embedding industry best practices and improving ways of working.
• Directly manage and coach a team of ~8, while inspiring and influencing a wider team of ~70 to deliver high-quality testing and release management services.
• Partner with senior stakeholders, portfolio teams, and delivery directors to understand demand, optimise capability, and drive continuous improvement.
• Own sourcing, recruitment, onboarding, and development of team members, ensuring the right mix of skills and capabilities.
• Manage vendor relationships...