Senior Programme Manager - QA / Testing Transformation
Location: London
Contract: Contract
Rate: £550+ per day
Sector: Banking / Financial Services
We are looking for an experienced Senior Programme Manager with a strong background in QA, Software Testing and Quality Engineering to lead complex technology programmes within a major Financial Services environment.
This role would suit someone who has progressed from a Testing / QA leadership background into senior Programme Management, giving them both the technical understanding of quality engineering and the leadership skills required to deliver complex, business-critical programmes.
Key Responsibilities
Lead large-scale technology, QA and testing programmes across complex enterprise environments
Take ownership of programme strategy, governance, budgets, resources, risks and dependencies
Lead multiple testing, engineering, technology and business workstreams
Drive improvements across QA, Quality Engineering, test automation and testing transformation
Manage relationships with senior business and technology stakeholders
Coordinate internal teams, third-party suppliers and technology partners
Ensure programmes achieve agreed delivery, quality and commercial outcomes What We're Looking For
Proven experience as a Senior Programme Manager / Programme Director within complex technology environments
Strong previous background within QA, Software Testing, Test Management or Quality Engineering
Experience delivering large-scale testing, technology or digital transformation programmes
Strong Banking / Financial Services experience
Understanding of modern testing approaches, automation and Quality Engineering
Strong programme governance, commercial management and stakeholder leadership capabilities
Comfortable operating across large, complex organisations with multiple delivery teams and suppliers This is an excellent opportunity for a senior Programme Manager who can combine programme-level leadership with deep knowledge of QA, testing and technology delivery
