Project Test & Assurance Manager

Test & Acceptance Manager (DV Cleared) Location: Hampshire (100% Onsite) Contract: Outside IR35 Clearance: Active DV Clearance Required Rate: £600 to £700 per day We are seeking an experienced Test & Acceptance Manager to support the delivery of a major programme within a highly secure environment. This role goes beyond traditional testing and focuses on the end-to-end assurance and acceptance of complex capabilities across infrastructure, systems, and software domains. Key Responsibilities Own and deliver the Test & Acceptance strategy across a large-scale, complex programme. Lead capability assurance and acceptance activities, ensuring solutions are operationally ready and meet customer requirements. Manage testing and acceptance across multiple delivery teams and workstreams. Coordinate dependencies across infrastructure, software, systems integration, security, and operational stakeholders. Define acceptance criteria, readiness reviews, governance processes, and acceptance evidence. Provide clear reporting on quality, risk, readiness, and acceptance status. Essential Experience Active UK DV Clearance. Strong background in Test Management, Acceptance Management, or Capability Assurance. Experience delivering large-scale programmes involving multiple teams and complex dependencies. Proven delivery across Infrastructure, Systems, and Software environments. Strong understanding of Agile and SAFe delivery methodologies. Excellent stakeholder management and governance experience.This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the assurance and acceptance of mission-critical capabilities within a highly secure environment