Census Test Lead (Programme Delivery Manager)

You'll lead the end-to-end testing strategy for a complex, high-profile national programme, ensuring systems and services are ready to perform at scale. Working across multiple teams and stakeholders, you'll bring structure, assurance and clarity, helping deliver a reliable, high-quality service that will impact millions of people across the UK. What you'll be doing

• Leading the end-to-end testing strategy across SIT, UAT, OAT and non-functional testing
• Providing clear, evidence-based assurance on delivery readiness, risks and performance
• Managing complex dependencies across teams, suppliers and stakeholders
• Removing blockers and maintaining momentum across a large, multi-team programme
• Supporting product owners and leaders to translate strategy into delivery plans
• Embedding Agile and Lean ways of working to improve delivery outcomes
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure alignment and engagement
• Leading and developing teams to deliver high-quality results at pace, Salary, remote work... Define all the criteria that are important to you.
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• Proven experience delivering complex digital programmes at scale
• Strong expertise in Agile and Lean methodologies, with the ability to coach others
• Confidence managing risks, dependencies and competing priorities
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and navigate complex environments
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and building strong collaboration
• Strong communication skills, able to bridge technical and non-technical audiences
• A proactive, delivery-focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
  
  London, England, United Kingdom
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