Job Title: Programme Test Manager (SC Cleared)
Day Rate: £500 - £600 per day (Inside IR35)
Contract Duration: 6 months
Location: Mostly Remote (Corsham 1 day every 2 weeks + occasional London travel)
Clearance: Active SC Clearance required
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Programme Test Manager to join a high-profile public sector programme that is already underway. This is an urgent requirement offering an immediate start, where you will play a key role in driving test strategy, governance, and delivery across a complex environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage testing across a large-scale programme
* Define and implement test governance and strategy
* Oversee environments management across multiple workstreams
* Manage and coordinate mixed testing teams (manual and automation)
* Engage with senior stakeholders across technical and business teams
* Ensure quality assurance standards and delivery timelines are met
Key Skills & Experience
* Proven experience as a Programme Test Manager on complex programmes
* Strong experience in test governance and strategy
* Solid background in environments management
* Experience managing cross-functional test teams (manual & automation)
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
* Experience working within the public sector / central government
* Active SC Clearance (essential)
Research indicates that men will apply to a role when they meet only 50–60% of the requirements, while women and other underrepresented groups often look for a 90–100% match. If this role excites you but you don't tick every single box, please still apply. We'd love to hear from you.