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 work streams, 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 work streams 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