Test Programme Manager

TL;DR

Test Programme Manager (Fintech): Overseeing end-to-end test delivery and assurance for a complex technology portfolio with an accent on dependency management and senior stakeholder communication. Focus on identifying delivery risks early, safeguarding test integrity, and ensuring predictable release outcomes in a regulated financial environment.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from London or Southampton

Company

hirify.global is a leading wealth management business in the UK, providing financial advice, investment platforms, and multi-asset investment solutions.

What you will do

• Act as the single point of accountability for testing transparency and assurance at the programme level.
• Identify and manage the critical path for testing across complex technology delivery streams.
• Lead the Testing Reporting Office to provide evidence-based views on quality, risk, and deployment readiness.
• Manage a programme-level dependency map covering systems, data, environments, and suppliers.
• Challenge unrealistic commitments and align scope, timelines, and quality outcomes with agreed risk appetite.
• Hold delivery teams and suppliers accountable for test readiness and defect management to protect delivery dates.

Requirements

• Must be based in or able to work from London or Southampton
• Proven experience leading test delivery on complex programmes with multiple system integrations.
• Strong working knowledge of software testing lifecycles and environment management.
• In-depth knowledge of project and programme delivery methodologies, including Scaled Agile.
• Experience operating in regulated environments, ideally within the financial services sector.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leadership.

Culture & Benefits

• 26 days (182 hours) of annual holiday.
• Participation in the company incentive scheme linked to business performance.
• Non-contributory company pension scheme with options for personal top-ups.
• Range of flexible benefits via salary deduction for UK employees.
• Commitment to an inclusive, respectful, and nurturing work environment.