Test Lead – IAM Transformation Programme

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: November 30, 2026
Work Set Up: Hybrid (3 days onsite)

Our client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for a highly experienced Test Lead to support a major Identity and Access Management (IAM) transformation programme. This role will lead the testing strategy across complex, enterprise-scale environments, ensuring high-quality delivery across multiple systems and teams. The Test Lead will drive test governance, automation strategy, stakeholder engagement, and delivery oversight within a large, globally distributed organisation.

What you will do:

• Lead the creation of multi-environment and multi-phase test strategies and plans.
• Define both functional and non-functional test approaches at project level.
• Create and review test scenarios derived from business requirements and technical specifications.
• Direct all testing activity including planning, execution, reporting, and coordination across the programme.
• Manage defect prioritisation and resolution across all phases of testing, including leading triage sessions.
• Ensure adherence to auditable and robust test processes with clearly evidenced control points.
• Deliver test estimates and work closely with Project Managers to meet delivery timelines and quality benchmarks.
• Establish, maintain, and enhance test principles and governance across the programme.
• Implement and manage automation frameworks to reduce test cycles while maintaining high quality standards.
• Define and maintain regression test packs, ensuring continuous updates by the team.
• Coordinate closely with business analysts, scrum masters, and technical leads to align testing with programme objectives.
• Provide test completion certification for entry into Release processes.
• Deliver regular executive-level reporting on test progress, risk, and quality metrics.
• Support performance and non-functional testing initiatives across the platform.
• Participate in programme governance meetings with business and technical stakeholders.
• Ensure continuous improvement of the overall test process and strategy.
• Make key decisions relating to test delivery within the programme environment.
• Mentor and coach test engineers on methodologies, review techniques, and best practices.
• Act as a positive and collaborative leader within a large programme environment.
• Lead organizational performance testing standards, automation practices, and governance frameworks.