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# Program Test Manager

- **Company:** Randstad UK
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Salary:** £85,800.0 - £91,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Code Coverage, Data Integration, Data Warehousing, Data Streaming, Systems Integration
- **Published:** August 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2936278474-2

## About the Role

* Financial Services Expertise: Deep testing leadership experience within Insurance, Reinsurance, or Pensions/Retirement.
 * Data & Integration Savvy: Solid understanding of data streams, integrations, and business process testing (bonus points if you know your way around APIs, actuarial systems, or tools like Jira/Zephyr).
 * Supplier & Offshore Leadership: Proven track record holding external partners accountable while mentoring distributed test teams.
 * Strong Stakeholder Presence: The confidence to provide constructive challenge and give clear go/no-go recommendations.

## Description

* Owning Quality Gateways: Leading end-to-end test assurance across complex business journeys, data integrations, and system rollouts to ensure seamless operational readiness.
 * Steering Decision-Making: Translating testing metrics and residual risks into clear, actionable decision points for executive stakeholders.
 * Leading Distributed Teams: Coordinating internal project teams, offshore testers, and third-party vendors across hybrid, Agile, and Waterfall setups.
 * Managing Complex Data: Ensuring robust test coverage across data warehousing systems, underwriting platforms, and strict control frameworks.


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