Test and Release Manager

Test and Release Manager London Hybrid Up to £130,000A leading financial services organisation is seeking a Test and Release Manager to lead the transformation and maturity of their CIO Test and Release Management Centres of Excellence. The successful manager will sit at the heart of testing and quality initiatives, responsible for embedding best practices, driving adoption of industry-standard approaches, and ensuring business stakeholders benefit from high-quality delivery across technology programmes. You will lead a team of direct reports and influence a wider group of 70 FTE, setting standards, shaping capability, and fostering a culture of shared responsibility for quality across the organisation.Key Responsibilities of the Test and Release Manager: Lead and transform the Test and Release Management Centres of Excellence, embedding industry best practices and improving ways of working.Directly manage and coach a team of 8, while inspiring and influencing a wider team of 70 to deliver high-quality testing and release management services.Partner with senior stakeholders, portfolio teams, and delivery directors to understand demand, optimise capability, and drive continuous improvement.Own sourcing, recruitment, onboarding, and development of team members, ensuring the right mix of skills and capabilities.Manage vendor relationships and ensure services adhere to governance, quality, and performance standards.Use data-driven insights to track performance, demonstrate ..... full job details .....