Test Program Manager

Test Programme Manager - Ceded ReinsuranceLocation: City of London (Hybrid, 3 days onsite)Contract: 6 to 12 monthsRate: 400 per day, Inside IR35Your New RoleAn opportunity has arisen for an experienced Test Programme Manager to join a large-scale Ceded Reinsurance transformation programme within the London Market.This is a hands-on leadership role, suited to someone who can quickly embed into a complex environment, take ownership of the full testing lifecycle, and bring structure, governance, and pace to delivery from day one.You will work closely with the Programme Manager, leading all phases of testing across multiple workstreams, internal teams, and third-party vendors.Your ResponsibilitiesTest Strategy and Governance Define and own the overall Test Strategy and Master Test Plan Establish testing standards, quality gates, and entry and exit criteria Provide clear and concise reporting to senior stakeholders Manage risks, issues, and dependencies within testing Align testing activity with programme milestones and releasesTest Execution and Delivery Lead end to end testing across all phases including System Testing, Integration Testing, Migration Testing, Non-Functional Testing, UAT, and Regression Oversee defect management including triage, prioritisation, and resolution tracking Ensure data integrity and reconciliation across migration activitiesStakeholder and Vendor Management Act as the primary testing contact for third party vendors and system integrators Review and ..... full job details .....