We are seeking an experienced delivery focused Programme Test Manager to lead testing strategy, governance and assurance across a major technology programme within the financial services sector.
This is a hands-on leadership role, with a particular focus on establishing and embedding a robust, business-led User Acceptance Testing (UAT) framework, ensuring quality, user value and release confidence across the programme.
What you will bring
- Proven experience as a Programme Test Manager, Senior QA Manager or Senior Test Manager delivering complex software programmes across Agile or scaled Agile environments within the financial services sector
- Strong experience designing and operating test strategies, test plans, test governance, quality metrics, defect management and release readiness reporting.
- Deep practical experience of User Acceptance Testing, including business-led scenario definition, acceptance criteria, test evidence, SME engagement and sign-off processes.
- Experience assuring multiple testing paths across software delivery, including QA, functional testing, regression testing, integration testing, automation, performance testing and security or penetration testing.
- Knowledge of data flows, API integrations, and workflow automation in a financial services SaaS context.
- Strong understanding of shift-left testing, acceptance criteria, risk-based testing, defect triage, exploratory testing and evidence-based release decision-making.
- Comfortable engaging with business users, product owners, analysts, architects, engineers, QA specialists, cyber/security teams, vendors and senior stakeholders.
- Experience with Jira, Confluence and test management tooling, including traceability between requirements, stories, tests, defects and release decisions.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to explain quality risks clearly and constructively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience within Fund Management, Fund administration, Alternative Investments, or Asset Servicing, such as Private Equity, Real Assets, Infrastructure, or Hedge Funds.
- Exposure to regulatory and compliance requirements relevant to alternative investments, such as AIFMD, FATCA, AML, or KYC.
This is an urgent contract, so you must be able start within the next weeks.
Programme Test Manager employer: Morson Edge (Financial Services)
Morson Edge offers a dynamic and supportive work environment in the heart of London, where innovation meets security in cloud operations. Employees benefit from a culture that prioritises professional growth, with opportunities to enhance skills in Azure administration and security practices. The company's commitment to a collaborative atmosphere ensures that every team member's contributions are valued, making it an excellent choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
Contact Details:
Morson Edge (Financial Services) Recruitment Team
