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Senior Test Manager
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 90,000 - 90,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Senior Test Manager
Hybrid (Southampton Hampshire / Home)
c.£90,000 base + Very Good Bonus
Sector: Global Financial Services
Fully remote considered for exceptional candidates, but hybrid strongly preferred.
Our client is a pioneering provider of financial advice, investments, entrusted with significant client assets and celebrated for customer-centric innovation. As a forward-thinking organisation undergoing rapid transformation and modernisation, the company is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all colleagues-regardless of gender or ethnicity-can thrive and advance.
About the Role
As a key leader, you will craft and steer the test strategy across major portfolio initiatives, helping shape regulatory standards and delivering seamless digital experiences.
Test Strategy Leadership:
Develop and implement robust test strategies aligned with business goals, regulatory requirements, and risk management, covering both functional and non-functional areas.
Vendor Management:
Build and nurture relationships with third-party vendors, ensuring quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Collaborative Partnership:
Work closely with delivery teams and senior stakeholders to instill a culture of innovation, quality, and healthy challenge.
Team Development:
Mentor, inspire, and support a diverse team of testing professionals, promoting varied perspectives and an inclusive environment.
Performance Metrics:
Set and track KPIs, providing clear communication on testing effectiveness and the impact delivered.
Governance & Compliance:
Implement strong governance frameworks to ensure audit readiness, regulatory adherence, and continuous practice improvements.
Who You Are
Demonstrated leadership in test and quality assurance roles
Experience delivering large, complex testing projects
Knowledge of software development lifecycles, testing frameworks, and automation tools
Proven success managing vendors and stakeholder relationships
Advocate for inclusive, psychologically safe workplaces
Dedicated to continuous learning, secure digital solutions, and knowledge sharingOur client believes diverse teams lead to better outcomes. Your unique contributions will be valued. We actively encourage applications from women and from candidates of all backgrounds, fostering a culture where everyone's ambitions and voices are respected.
Key terms: Test Management, Test Strategy and Planning, Financial Services Technology, Leadership Team Development, Strategic Test Delivery, ISTQB Advanced Test Manager Foundation, Scaled Agile SAFe, PMP PRINCE2, Lead agile quality initiatives in a high-impact finance technology environment. Ensure regulatory compliance and risk mitigation for mission-critical systems. Champion quality standards and best practices within a global delivery model. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on large-scale system migrations. Influence executive stakeholders and manage complex project portfolios.
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