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Sanderson Recruitment Plc

Portfolio Test Manager (Financial Services)

On site

Cymru, United kingdom

£ 95,000 /year

Full Time

16-12-2025

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Skills

Communication Leadership Jira CI/CD Test Quality Assurance Test Automation Stakeholder Management Software Development cloud platforms Confluence Agile Recruitment

Job Specifications

Portfolio Test Manager (Financial Services)
Location: South Wales (remote)
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: £80,000 - £95,000 + share scheme + phc

We're looking for an experienced Portfolio Test Manager to take a strategic leadership role in shaping and driving quality assurance across large-scale programmes and projects. This is an opportunity to lead a team of QA professionals and Programme Test Managers, champion best practices, and ensure delivery excellence in a fast-paced, Agile environment.
Portfolio Test Manager - What You'll Do:
Define and implement QA strategies across multiple programmes and portfolios.
Lead and mentor QA teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Drive adoption of test automation frameworks and shift-left principles.
Ensure compliance with governance and regulatory standards.
Collaborate with Product Owners and Squad Leads to improve delivery performance and remove systemic impediments.
Champion knowledge sharing and QA maturity across the organisation.
Portfolio Test Manager - What We're Looking For:
Proven experience in QA leadership roles within large-scale programmes or portfolios, ideally within Financial Services
Strong background in test automation frameworks and Agile delivery.
Expertise in Scaled Agile practices and tools (Jira, Confluence).
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Knowledge of cloud platforms (Google Cloud preferred), CI/CD, and secure software development.
Desirable Skills:
Awareness of Generative AI/Agentic AI tooling.
Why Join Us?
Work in an inclusive environment that values innovation and learning.
Competitive salary, benefits, and career development opportunities.
Be part of a forward-thinking organisation where technology drives success.
Apply now and help shape the future of QA!
Reasonable Adjustments:
Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.
If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason,please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

About the Company

Sanderson Recruitment is a Perth based Recruitment Consultancy providing professional recruitment solutions in Australia. Whether you are a client seeking to fill a position or a candidate seeking employment we are here to ensure we bring together the most talented of candidates with employers of choice. Long-term partnerships are the foundation of our business. We have worked hard to earn the loyalty and respect of our clients and candidates. As a result, we have developed an extensive network of contacts that provide both ... Know more