At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage testing activities for a large-scale transformational programme.
- Company: Dynamic organisation focused on innovation and quality in the insurance sector.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Join a forward-thinking team and shape the future of testing in the insurance industry.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact by driving high-performance testing strategies in an agile setting.
- Qualifications: Proven experience as a Programme Test Manager with strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 85000 £ per year.
We are looking for a highly experienced Programme Test Manager to take full responsibility and accountability for all test delivery activities across a large-scale transformational programme. This is a critical leadership role requiring a strategic mindset and a hands-on approach to execution. You will define the programme's overarching testing landscape, manage cross-functional testing resources, and drive a high-performance culture across agile workstreams. Working closely with quality architects, you will ensure total alignment with enterprise frameworks while driving innovation, collaboration, and right-first-time audit adherence throughout the delivery lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Test Definition: Define and implement the overarching Programme Test Strategy, establishing a clear roadmap for quality across all workstreams.
- Planning & Delivery: Establish the delivery schedule and key milestones using quantitative estimation models, managing testing deliverables rigorously against agreed timelines.
- Resource & Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage a diverse team of programme testing resources (a mix of permanent staff and third-party service providers) embedded within agile teams.
- Performance & Culture: Drive adherence to strict productivity and service quality targets, while fostering a culture of collaboration, high performance, and future leadership development.
- Governance & Steering: Articulate and communicate testing progress, risks, and service quality metrics clearly to programme steering groups and senior stakeholders.
- Innovation & Framework Adherence: Partner with quality architects to inject innovation into all aspects of the test delivery lifecycle, ensuring strict alignment with internal quality frameworks.
- Audit & Compliance: Govern the delivery process to guarantee that all internal audit processes pass seamlessly on the first attempt.
Skills & Experience
Essential:
- Proven track record as a Programme Test Manager leading large-scale, complex transformational programmes.
- Strong experience defining comprehensive Programme Test Strategies and utilizing quantitative estimation models for delivery scheduling.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and scale blended testing teams consisting of internal employees and external service providers.
- Deep experience working within Agile frameworks and embedding test management practices into fast-paced workstreams.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience reporting directly to programme steering groups.
Preferred:
- Industry Experience: A strong background within the Insurance industry—ideally within General Insurance.
- Technical Platform Exposure: Direct experience working with Guidewire Cloud and/or alternative cloud platforms.
Test Programme Manager in Motherwell employer: Aviva plc
Aviva is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and well-being of its employees, offering a competitive starting salary of around £60,000 along with a generous benefits package including a robust pension scheme, private medical benefits, and flexible working options. The collaborative work culture fosters technical excellence and continuous improvement, allowing you to make a meaningful impact while being part of a supportive team dedicated to delivering fair outcomes for customers in challenging situations.
