Census Test Lead (Programme Delivery Manager) - Office for National Statistics - G6

Location: Newport, Titchfield

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is hiring a Census Test Lead Programme Delivery Manager to play a key role in delivering Census 2031.

About The Role

You’ll lead the end‑to‑end testing strategy for a complex, high‑profile national programme, ensuring systems and services are ready to perform at scale.

Working across multiple teams and stakeholders, you’ll bring structure, assurance and clarity, helping deliver a reliable, high‑quality service that will impact millions of people across the UK.

What You’ll Be Doing

Leading the end-to-end testing strategy across SIT, UAT, OAT and non-functional testing Providing clear, evidence-based assurance on delivery readiness, risks and performance Managing complex dependencies across teams, suppliers and stakeholders Removing blockers and maintaining momentum across a large, multi-team programme Supporting product owners and leaders to translate strategy into delivery plans Embedding Agile and Lean ways of working to improve delivery outcomes Building strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure alignment and engagement Leading and developing teams to deliver high-quality results at pace

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience delivering complex digital programmes at scale Strong expertise in Agile and Lean methodologies, with the ability to coach others Confidence managing risks, dependencies and competing priorities Ability to influence senior stakeholders and navigate complex environments Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and building strong collaboration Strong communication skills, able to bridge technical and non-technical audiences A proactive, delivery-focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement

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