Programme Test Delivery & Oversight Manager (Fintech)

TL;DR

Programme Test Delivery & Oversight Manager (QA): Leading and assuring the end-to-end testing lifecycle across transformation programmes with an accent on test strategy, third-party delivery oversight, and regulatory compliance. Focus on coordinating SIT, UAT, and NFT phases while managing complex multi-vendor environments and driving rigorous defect governance.

Location: Must be based in England or Scotland (Options: London, Stirling, Kildean, or Home Based)

Company

A long-standing financial services firm combining asset management and insurance expertise to provide long-term investment and savings solutions.

What you will do

• Define and maintain the programme-level test strategy, including scope, approach, and quality gates.
• Establish and manage integrated test plans across SIT, UAT, OAT, NFT, performance, and security phases.
• Provide active oversight and assurance of third-party test delivery to ensure quality standards.
• Own defect management governance, including triage, prioritisation, and root cause analysis.
• Deliver evidence-led reporting and go-live readiness recommendations to executive governance.

Requirements

• Proven track record of leading end-to-end testing across complex, multi-vendor transformation programmes.
• Significant experience in test management leadership within a regulated financial services environment.
• Proficiency with enterprise test management tools such as Jira (Xray/Zephyr), Azure DevOps, or ALM.
• Working knowledge of CI/CD and automation tools like Selenium, Postman, and Jenkins.
• Must be based in the UK (England or Scotland).

Nice to have

• ISTQB Advanced Level – Test Management certification.
• Programme or delivery certifications such as PRINCE2, PMP, or Agile/Scrum.
• Experience with QA automation platforms like Tricentis, qTest, or Katalon.
• ITIL or Six Sigma certifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive pension scheme with up to 18% combined contributions.
• 38 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, with options to purchase additional days.
• Comprehensive health and protection cover including Private Healthcare, Critical Illness, and Life Assurance.
• Inclusive parental leave policies and flexible working arrangements.
• Access to Share Save and Share Incentive Plans.