Programme Test Manager
Location: Home-based with UK travel as required
Contract: Permanent
Security Clearance: SC eligibility required
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Programme Test Manager to lead testing across large-scale business and technology transformation programmes. This role requires an individual with a proven track record of operating at programme level within complex, multi-supplier environments, providing strategic leadership across testing governance, delivery assurance, quality management and organisational change.
Ideal Experience
– Leadership of testing teams of 30+ resources.
– Management of Test Managers and Test Leads.
– Programme Board reporting and executive stakeholder engagement.
– Multi-supplier programmes with 4+ delivery partners.
– Quantifiable achievements including savings, quality improvements, reduced defects or accelerated delivery.
– Long-term programme ownership (2.5-4+ year engagements).
– Progressive career development from Test Analyst to Programme Test Manager.
– ISTQB Advanced Test Manager certification desired.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Define and own programme-level Test Strategies, governance frameworks and quality assurance approaches.
- Lead and mentor Test Managers, Test Leads and wider QA teams across multiple projects.
- Own programme-wide testing governance, quality metrics, reporting and delivery assurance.
- Author formal test deliverables including Test Strategies, Test Plans and Test Completion Reports.
- Provide go/no-go recommendations and sign-off at programme governance boards.
- Coordinate testing across multiple suppliers and delivery partners.
- Present testing progress, risks and readiness assessments to Programme Boards.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as a Programme Test Manager or Senior Test Manager on large-scale transformation programmes.
- Experience managing Test Managers and senior testing leadership teams.
- Ownership of programme-level gate decisions and release readiness recommendations.
- Experience authoring formal testing deliverables for Authority or executive approval.
- Extensive experience across complex multi-project, multi-supplier programmes.
- Strong programme governance, assurance and delivery control experience.
ERP, HR, Payroll & Finance Transformation
- SAP S/4HANA
- SAP SuccessFactors
- Workday HCM and Payroll
- Oracle Fusion
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations
- Parallel payroll testing and pay run validation
- Complex integrations and data migration programmes
Government & Regulated Sector Experience
- Experience within Central Government, Public Sector or regulated environments.
- Knowledge of Schedule 14, Schedule 10 or similar testing governance frameworks.
- Experience supporting secure, audited or regulated services.
How this aligns to our Capita Values
- Customer First Always – Deliver high quality outcomes.
- Fearless Innovation – Embrace automation and modern testing approaches.
- Achieve Together – Collaborate across teams and suppliers.
- Everyone is Valued – Build inclusive and supportive environments.
Customer first, always ? Fearless innovation ? Achieve together Everyone is valued
Join Capita – Where Innovation Meets Opportunity
Capita is a dynamic leader in consulting and digital services, helping some of the UK’s most recognised organisations transform and thrive. We use cutting-edge technology and fearless innovation to create smarter, more efficient solutions that make a real difference. Our work spans diverse sectors-government, healthcare, education, and finance-offering you the chance to contribute to projects that impact millions of lives. At Capita, you’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values creativity, growth, and inclusion.
We’re committed to your development and success, providing opportunities to learn, progress, and shape better outcomes for customers and communities. If you’re ready to make an impact and grow your career, Capita is the place for you. Check out our website
What’s in it for you?
- Hybrid working with regular travel in the UK- work from wherever you’re happiest in the UK
- Competitive salary
- 23 days’ holiday, rising to 27 (pro rata) – plus the option to buy more after qualifying period
- ??Paid volunteering daywith a charity of your choice
- Generousfamily leave policies– including 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
- ???Cycle2Work scheme, pension, life assurance, and more
Customer first, always ? Fearless innovation ? Achieve together Everyone is valued
What we hope you’ll do next:
Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.
We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. As part of our strategic goals, we are focused on accelerating gender and ethnic representation in leadership roles. We warmly encourage applications from women and individuals from Black, Asian, and other ethnic minority backgrounds.
We’re an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio), or if you’d like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email and we’ll get back to you.For more information about equal opportunities and process adjustments, please visit the Capita Careers website.
Skills:Senior or Programme-level Test Manager
Benefits:Work From Home
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