QE Test Lead

We are seeking an experienced QE Test Lead to support a large-scale business and technology transformation programme. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining the overall testing strategy, establishing quality governance, coordinating testing activities across multiple technology workstreams, and leading a wider Quality Engineering team.

This role requires a strong testing background combined with leadership experience across complex delivery environments. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working within Agile product-led teams and managing both internal and supplier-led testing activities to ensure successful programme delivery

• Define and maintain the overall test strategy and quality approach across the programme.
• Establish quality governance frameworks, standards, metrics, and reporting.
• Develop and manage programme-level test plans, schedules, risks, and dependencies.
• Lead and coordinate testing activities across multiple workstreams and delivery teams.
• Manage cross-functional and supplier-led test teams.
• Oversee functional, integration, system, regression, and data testing activities.
• Drive adoption of Quality Engineering best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure effective test coverage across business processes, integrations, and data flows.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Architects, Developers, and Delivery Leads to embed quality throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Manage defects, testing risks, and quality-related issues through to resolution.
• Provide regular quality reporting and test status updates to programme stakeholders.
• Support release planning, deployment activities, and production readiness assessments.