Program Test Manager

Job Title: Programme Test Manager (SC Cleared)

Day Rate: £500 - £600 per day (Inside IR35)

Contract Duration: 6 months

Location: Mostly Remote (Corsham 1 day every 2 weeks + occasional London travel)

Clearance: Active SC Clearance required

If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Programme Test Manager to join a high-profile public sector programme that is already underway. This is an urgent requirement offering an immediate start, where you will play a key role in driving test strategy, governance, and delivery across a complex environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage testing across a large-scale programme
• Define and implement test governance and strategy
• Oversee environments management across multiple workstreams
• Manage and coordinate mixed testing teams (manual and automation)
• Engage with senior stakeholders across technical and business teams
• Ensure quality assurance standards and delivery timelines are met

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Programme Test Manager on complex programmes
• Strong experience in test governance and strategy
• Solid background in environments management
• Experience managing cross-functional test teams (manual & automation)
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience working within the public sector / central government
• Active SC Clearance (essential)

Research indicates that men will apply to a role when they meet only 50–60% of the requirements, while women and other underrepresented groups often look for a 90–100% match. xwzovoh If this role excites you but you don’t tick every single box, please still apply. We’d love to hear from you.