Programme Test Delivery & Oversight Manager

M&G plc

Programme Test Delivery & Oversight Manager ensuring comprehensive oversight of end-to-end testing across programmes. Leading testing strategy, governance, and collaboration with third-party suppliers in the UK financial services sector.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeStirling • 🇬🇧 United KingdomJuniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Azure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and assure the end-to-end testing lifecycle across a programme
Ensure delivered outcomes are fit for purpose, operationally sustainable, and aligned to customer, regulatory and business requirements
Define and govern the programme test strategy, providing oversight of all testing activity
Ensure third-party delivery is controlled, transparent, and meets quality standards
Establish and manage an integrated test plan across all testing phases
Provide active oversight and assurance of third-party test delivery
Own defect management governance including effective triage and visibility of root causes
Deliver clear, evidence-led reporting to programme and executive governance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong programme level testing expertise
Proven track record of leading end-to-end testing across complex, multi-vendor transformation programmes
Extensive experience in testing or QA with significant experience in test management leadership
Evidence of managing multiple test phases and coordinating cross-functional teams and suppliers
Strong governance discipline in a regulated financial services environment
Experience managing third-party suppliers
Ability to translate technical test outcomes into clear business risk and decision-making insight
Strong stakeholder management across business, operations and technology functions
Familiarity with various tools and technology including Jira, Azure DevOps, Integrated QA and automation platforms, CI/CD and automation tools, and non-functional testing tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Pension scheme of 18% (including 13% employer contributions and 5% employee contributions)
Share Save and Share Incentive Plan
Access to financial wellbeing and support services
38 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
Opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra days of leave
Flexible Time Off policy
Comprehensive support and paid parental leave under Inspiring Families policy
Health & Protection cover including Private Healthcare, Critical Illness cover, and Life Assurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

Testing ExpertiseTest ManagementDefect ManagementCross-Functional CoordinationRisk Assessment

Soft Skills

Stakeholder EngagementCommunication