At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead testing for large-scale transformation programmes and mentor testing teams.
- Company: Join Capita, a dynamic leader in consulting and digital services.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, generous holiday, and paid volunteering days.
- Other info: Embrace innovation and enjoy excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on projects that transform lives across diverse sectors.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in programme-level testing and leadership in complex environments.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 66000 £ per year.
Location: Home-based with UK travel as required
Contract: Permanent
Security Clearance: SC eligibility required
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Programme Test Manager to lead testing across large-scale business and technology transformation programmes. This role requires an individual with a proven track record of operating at programme level within complex, multi-supplier environments, providing strategic leadership across testing governance, delivery assurance, quality management and organisational change.
Ideal Experience
- Leadership of testing teams of 30+ resources.
- Management of Test Managers and Test Leads.
- Quantifiable achievements including savings, quality improvements, reduced defects or accelerated delivery.
- Long-term programme ownership (2.5-4+ year engagements).
- Progressive career development from Test Analyst to Programme Test Manager.
- ISTQB Advanced Test Manager certification desired.
What You'll Be Doing
- Define and own programme-level Test Strategies, governance frameworks and quality assurance approaches.
- Lead and mentor Test Managers, Test Leads and wider QA teams across multiple projects.
- Own programme-wide testing governance, quality metrics, reporting and delivery assurance.
- Coordinate testing across multiple suppliers and delivery partners.
- Present testing progress, risks and readiness assessments to Programme Boards.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as a Programme Test Manager or Senior Test Manager on large-scale transformation programmes.
- Experience managing Test Managers and senior testing leadership teams.
- Experience authoring formal testing deliverables for Authority or executive approval.
- Extensive experience across complex multi-project, multi-supplier programmes.
- ERP, HR, Payroll & Finance Transformation.
- SAP S/4HANA, SAP SuccessFactors, Workday HCM and Payroll, Oracle Fusion, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations.
- Parallel payroll testing and pay run validation.
- Complex integrations and data migration programmes.
- Government & Regulated Sector Experience.
- Experience within Central Government, Public Sector or regulated environments.
- Knowledge of Schedule 14, Schedule 10 or similar testing governance frameworks.
How this aligns to our Capita Values
- Customer First Always - Deliver high quality outcomes.
- Fearless Innovation - Embrace automation and modern testing approaches.
- Achieve together - Everyone is valued.
Join Capita - Where Innovation Meets Opportunity
Capita is a dynamic leader in consulting and digital services, helping some of the UK's most recognised organisations transform and thrive. Our work spans diverse sectors - government, healthcare, education, and finance - offering you the chance to contribute to projects that impact millions of lives. At Capita, you'll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values creativity, growth, and inclusion. We're committed to your development and success, providing opportunities to learn, progress, and shape better outcomes for customers and communities.
What's in it for you?
- Hybrid working with regular travel in the UK - work from wherever you're happiest in the UK.
- Competitive salary.
- 23 days' holiday, rising to 27 (pro rata) - plus the option to buy more after qualifying period.
- Paid volunteering day with a charity of your choice.
- Generous family leave policies - including 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave.
- Cycle2Work scheme, pension, life assurance, and more.
We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We warmly encourage applications from women and individuals from Black, Asian, and other ethnic minority backgrounds. We're an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio), or if you'd like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email and we'll get back to you. For more information about equal opportunities and process adjustments, please visit the Capita Careers website.
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