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Test Manager (Non Functional & Performance)

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Programme Test Manager
Contract: 6 months initially
Rate: £550-£630 per day
IR35: Outside IR35
Location: Hybrid - 2-3 days per week in either London or Cirencester
Overview
We are looking for two experienced Programme Test Managers to support a major transformation programme with a financial services company.
The client is undertaking significant changes to its data platform and operating model, including a major change to the way its staff are remunerated, creating a substantial programme of change across data, technology, and finance.
The Roles
One Test Manager will be specifically aligned to the Partner Remuneration transformation.
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- You will take ownership of the overall testing strategy and delivery.
- Ensuring that the testing function is fully established.
- Coordinating all testing activities effectively through to a successful go-live.
The second Test Manager will operate at a broader programme level rather than being dedicated to one specific project.
- This role will work across multiple Test Managers and workstreams.
- Providing oversight of testing activity, releases, and overall testing governance.
You should have:
- Extensive experience with non-functional and performance testing.
- Strong experience leading testing functions within large-scale transformation programmes.
- Proven experience developing and implementing Test Strategies.
- Experience managing testing through to go-live.
- Strong understanding of testing governance, risk, and assurance.
- Experience working within complex technology and data environments.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Experience with Jira or similar tools.
- A pragmatic, delivery-focused approach with the ability to provide appropriate challenge and assurance.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, including at programme and senior management level.


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Interested in hearing more?
Please get in touch with Rebecca Long on 0117 332 8100 / r.long@ioassociates.co.uk
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