53 programme test manager jobs found

Test Manager Location: Basingstoke (Onsite) Contract Length: 18 Months Clearance: Active DV Clearance Required Rate: £650-£700 per day | Outside IR35 The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Project Test Manager to join a high-profile, secure government infrastructure programme delivering critical national capabilities. This role offers the opportunity to lead and assure complex Test & Trials activity across a large-scale IT infrastructure environment. You will work closely with programme leadership, engineering teams, cyber specialists, and operational stakeholders to ensure solutions are validated, risks are identified early, and delivery meets operational and security expectations. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, governance, and assurance experience within highly secure defence or government environments and be comfortable operating at programme level, providing independent challenge and strategic oversight. Key...

Integrations Engineer (Outside IR35) Numi has partnered with an international retailer founded. They run hundreds of shops across the UK, North America, and Asia, with additional shops run by franchise partners around the world. The company is transforming from a bricks-and-mortar focussed retailer to a truly customer-centric digital business with a leading consumer brand. They are aiming to better understand their customers and their preferences, so now is an exciting time to join. The Role The Integrations Engineer is hands-on in the day-to-day build and operation of the integration estate. You will primarily work on Azure – APIM, Logic Apps, Function Apps, Service Bus and Event Grid – connecting SaaS systems including Workday, Oracle Symphony, NetSuite and ecommerce platforms into data, finance and operational systems. All new integration assets are being built on Azure. There is also a legacy Mulesoft Anypoint estate which the team is in the process of migrating...

Test Manager Location: Basingstoke (Onsite) Contract Length: 18 Months Clearance: Active DV Clearance Required Rate: £650-£700 per day | Outside IR35 The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Project Test Manager to join a high-profile, secure government infrastructure programme delivering critical national capabilities. This role offers the opportunity to lead and assure complex Test & Trials activity across a large-scale IT infrastructure environment. You will work closely with programme leadership, engineering teams, cyber specialists, and operational stakeholders to ensure solutions are validated, risks are identified early, and delivery meets operational and security expectations. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, governance, and assurance experience within highly secure defence or government environments and be comfortable operating at programme level, providing independent challenge and strategic oversight. Key...

Technical Test Lead - Belfast (3 days onsite per week) - Contract, up to £535pd Outside IR35 We are supporting a major client in Belfast who are looking to appoint two Technical Test Leads to join an early-stage, high-profile programme. This is a hands-on delivery role sitting within a technical programme team, with strong focus on testing execution, coordination and quality assurance across multiple systems. Our client is looking for individuals who can stay close to delivery, actively drive testing activity and work across technical and business stakeholders to ensure readiness for release. The Technical Test Lead will take ownership of end-to-end testing across defined systems and releases, including SIT, UAT and integration testing. You will be responsible for shaping and delivering test strategy at a practical level, ensuring full coverage, traceability and readiness across all test phases. The programme is currently in its infancy so this is a strong...

Project Test Manager Location: Hampshire (Onsite) Duration: 18 Months Clearance: D V Clearance required (Active) Rate: £650 to £750 per day - Outside IR35 Overview We are seeking a Project Test Managerto provide specialist oversight and assurance across a highly secure government IT infrastructure programme. This role will focus on managing and governing the test and trial activity, ensuring that infrastructure capabilities are validated, risks are identified early, and delivery remains aligned to operational requirements. The successful candidate will act as a trusted adviser to programme leadership, providing independent challenge, structured guidance, and leadership across complex test environments. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic oversight and assurance of Test & Trials activity across the programme Review and shape Test & Trials Strategies, Plans, and governance frameworks Advise programme leadership on test readiness, risks, and...

Start Date - 3rd August 2026 (Outside IR35) Role: We are looking for a Technology Project Manager who will work to support the Head of Technology Project Management in the planning, development, and deployment of projects within the Technology Roadmap. You will act as a lead within a development squad, responsible for progress and success of committed projects. Key Accountabilities: • Planning – requirements, resource, budget, timeline, risk mitigation, training plan, test plan • Day to day management of projects – stakeholder management & collaboration, action management, risk & issue management, change management, project documentation & admin, reporting • Squad programme management – management of development resources across 3 – 4 project streams, reporting on progress, next steps and risk • Quality assurance – creation of test plans, running test sessions, carrying out or witnessing UAT, handling of bugs • Project closure – assisting with...

Test Manager – Azure/Cloud/on-prem – London Day rate upto £500 outside IR35 Hybrid working 1-2 Days onsite Test Manager required for a leading client based in London. You will join a programme focused on delivering a global, standardised cloud, hosting, and application management service, with particular emphasis on a cloud and on-premise migration initiative. Key skills and responsibilities, Proven experience in Test Management Strong background in Azure, cloud, and on-premise migration programmes Ability to develop a test strategy and secure stakeholder sign-off Previous experience managing application migrations from on-premise environments to the cloud Experience working on the client side, managing third-party vendors and coordinating client dependencies Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate project impacts across the wider business Experience with SAP applications is desirable Interested? Please submit your...

Project Test Manager Location: Hampshire (Onsite) Duration: 18 Months Clearance: D V Clearance required (Active) Rate: £650 to £750 per day - Outside IR35 Overview We are seeking a Project Test Managerto provide specialist oversight and assurance across a highly secure government IT infrastructure programme. This role will focus on managing and governing the test and trial activity, ensuring that infrastructure capabilities are validated, risks are identified early, and delivery remains aligned to operational requirements. The successful candidate will act as a trusted adviser to programme leadership, providing independent challenge, structured guidance, and leadership across complex test environments. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic oversight and assurance of Test & Trials activity across the programme Review and shape Test & Trials Strategies, Plans, and governance frameworks Advise programme leadership on test readiness, risks, and delivery...

Non-Functional Test Lead, NFT Lead, API, Automation - Asset Management, Outside IR35 Proven senior Non-Functional Test (NFT) Lead required with experience in setting the NFT Testing strategy within an Asset Management/Financial Services environment. Suitable candidates must have experience in working closely with an executive leadership team in owning the NFT strategy for the organisation. Key skills required; Proven experience leading and executing non-functional testing for large-scale transformation programmes. Strong hands-on expertise in performance, load, and volume testing, including tooling such as JMeter, LoadRunner, or K6. Demonstrable experience contributing to automation initiatives. Strong understanding of automation as an enabler of NFT, regression, and end-to-end quality, not as an end in itself. Confidence operating across strategy, assurance, and hands-on delivery depending on programme needs. The role will involve; Ownership and...

Technical Test Lead Technical Test Lead - Belfast (3 days onsite per week) - Contract, up to £535pd Outside IR35 We are supporting a major client in Belfast who are looking to appoint two Technical Test Leads to join an early-stage, high-profile programme. This is a hands-on delivery role sitting within a technical programme team, with strong focus on testing execution, coordination and quality assurance across multiple systems. Our client is looking for individuals who can stay close to delivery, actively drive testing activity and work across technical and business stakeholders to ensure readiness for release. The Technical Test Lead will take ownership of end-to-end testing across defined systems and releases, including SIT, UAT and integration testing. You will be responsible for shaping and delivering test strategy at a practical level, ensuring full coverage, traceability and readiness across all test phases. The programme is...

Project Manager- Integrations Active NPPV Clearance required Contract Outside IR35- 12 months One of our prestigious client is seeking an experienced Project Manager - Integrations to lead and coordinate integration delivery activities within large-scale digital and IT transformation programmes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing complex integration workstreams, with public sector experience highly desirable. Required Experience & Skills Proven experience delivering or supporting integration-focused workstreams within large-scale IT, digital transformation, or enterprise change programmes. Strong project management capability, including planning, governance, supplier management, risk management, and stakeholder communication. Good understanding of integration concepts and best practices, including: System interoperability API and interface management Data mapping and transformation Integration and end-to-end testing Broad...

Project Manager- Integrations Active NPPV Clearance required Contract Outside IR35- 12 months We are seeking an experienced Project Manager - Integrations to lead and coordinate integration delivery activities within large-scale digital and IT transformation programmes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing complex integration workstreams, with public sector experience highly desirable. Required Experience & Skills Proven experience delivering or supporting integration-focused workstreams within large-scale IT, digital transformation, or enterprise change programmes. Strong project management capability, including planning, governance, supplier management, risk management, and stakeholder communication. Good understanding of integration concepts and best practices, including:System interoperability API and interface management Data mapping and transformation Integration and end-to-end testing Broad understanding of enterprise...

MERITUS are recruiting for a Technical Architect to join our client supporting major Central Government programmes, delivering secure, high-quality architecture solutions across complex IT environments. TECHNICAL ARCHITECT - OUTSIDE IR35 - £800 PER DAY - 12 MONTHS - ANDOVER (2 DAYS ONSITE PER WEEK) - TWO STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS - SECTOR: CENTRAL GOVERNMENT/DEFENCE (SC CLEARANCE REQUIRED) As a Technical Architect, you will play a key role in designing and delivering best-in-class solutions that meet both business and technical requirements. You will ensure architectural integrity, alignment to strategy, and adherence to security and regulatory standards across the full project lifecycle. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, providing technical leadership and governance while driving innovation and continuous improvement across large-scale, complex systems. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design and delivery of large-scale or complex IT systems, ensuring...

Senior Technical Product Lead - API & Data Platforms London - Hybrid (2/3 days onsite) 6 Month Contract £700 (Outside IR35) 83zero are partnered with a leading London-based organisation currently undergoing a major digital and platform transformation programme. We are looking for an experienced Technical Product Lead to help shape and drive the evolution of enterprise API and Data Platform capabilities within a complex, fast-moving environment. This is not a traditional Product Owner role focused purely on delivery management. This position sits at the intersection of product strategy, platform engineering, architecture, and stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will help define how the platform function operates whilst working closely with engineering teams to influence technical direction and platform adoption. The Role You will take ownership of the API and Data Platform roadmap, helping build scalable platform capabilities that support multiple...

Software Delivery Manager Location: Hampshire, UK (Hybrid) Day Rate: £550 per day (Outside IR35) Overview We are seeking an experienced Software Delivery Manager to lead the delivery of a major greenfield software programme from initial planning through to implementation and delivery assurance. This role requires a commercially aware delivery professional with strong experience managing software deployment teams, coordinating complex project dependencies, and driving delivery across multiple technical and business stakeholders. The successful candidate will work closely with architects, planners, third-party vendors and delivery teams to ensure programmes are effectively planned, resourced and executed. The position would suit someone from a consulting background who is comfortable operating within fast-paced environments and can confidently challenge delivery assumptions, validate technical plans and ensure successful execution across the full project lifecycle. Key...

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a critical ITSM platform and drive a modernisation programme from the ground up. You’ll work closely with global ITSM and service management teams, shaping how services are delivered across the organisation while implementing automation, integration, and best-in-class ITIL processes. Job Type: Initial 6 month Contract Rate: Up to £600/day (Outside IR35) Working Arrangement: 4 days on-site per week Office Location: Central London The Role: Lead the modernisation of the Ivanti ITSM platform , identifying weaknesses and delivering improvement plans Design and implement a modern self-service portal Configure and optimise core ITSM modules including Incident, Problem, Change, and Service Request Management Automate workflows and integrate systems such as JIRA to enhance service delivery Develop dashboards, reporting, and analytics to support data-driven decisions Manage system performance,...

🚀 AKS Architect / DevOps Consultant – Outside IR35 We’re supporting our partner in delivering a Kubernetes modernisation programme for an enterprise customer migrating from a self-managed Kubernetes platform into Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). An initial AKS environment is already in place, and they now require an experienced Architect-level consultant to independently review the platform, validate best practice, and help drive the programme toward production readiness. Key areas include: ✅ AKS Architecture & Best Practice ✅ Kubernetes Security & Scalability ✅ CI/CD & GitOps ✅ Azure Platform Engineering ✅ Migration Strategy & Production Readiness This will initially focus on audit/review and architectural guidance before evolving into a broader DevOps support and migration engagement. 📍 Outside IR35 💰 £500–£525/day 📅 2–3 month initial engagement ⚡ Immediate start preferred Ideal for someone with strong Kubernetes architecture...

Software Delivery Manager Location: Hampshire, UK (Hybrid) Day Rate: £550 per day (Outside IR35) Overview We are seeking an experienced Software Delivery Manager to lead the delivery of a major greenfield software programme from initial planning through to implementation and delivery assurance. This role requires a commercially aware delivery professional with strong experience managing software deployment teams, coordinating complex project dependencies, and driving delivery across multiple technical and business stakeholders. The successful candidate will work closely with architects, planners, third-party vendors and delivery teams to ensure programmes are effectively planned, resourced and executed. The position would suit someone from a consulting background who is comfortable operating within fast-paced environments and can confidently challenge delivery assumptions, validate technical plans and ensure successful execution across the full project...

Job Description Software Delivery Manager Location: Hampshire, UK (Hybrid) Day Rate: £550 per day (Outside IR35) Overview We are seeking an experienced Software Delivery Manager to lead the delivery of a major greenfield software programme from initial planning through to implementation and delivery assurance. This role requires a commercially aware delivery professional with strong experience managing software deployment teams, coordinating complex project dependencies, and driving delivery across multiple technical and business stakeholders. The successful candidate will work closely with architects, planners, third-party vendors and delivery teams to ensure programmes are effectively planned, resourced and executed. The position would suit someone from a consulting background who is comfortable operating within fast-paced environments and can confidently challenge delivery assumptions, validate technical plans and ensure successful execution across the full...

Initial 6 month contact Up to £600/day (Outside IR35) 4 days on-cite per week (Central London) This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a critical ITSM platform and drive a modernisation programme from the ground up. You'll work closely with global ITSM and service management teams, shaping how services are delivered across the organisation while implementing automation, integration, and best-in-class ITIL processes. Job Type: Initial 6 month Contract Rate: Up to £600/day (Outside IR35) Working Arrangement: 4 days on-site per week Office Location: Central London The Role: Lead the modernisation of the Ivanti ITSM platform , identifying weaknesses and delivering improvement plans Design and implement a modern self-service portal Configure and optimise core ITSM modules including Incident, Problem, Change, and Service Request Management Automate workflows and integrate systems such as JIRA to enhance service delivery Develop...