About Scale Factory
We are an AI enablement consultancy. Delivering quality-led AI-first foundations, embedding capability and excellence into the foundational fabric of the companies we work with. We give leaders the confidence to move faster, take smarter risks and pursue transformation.
Formerly Ten10, we have deep roots in Quality which means we don’t just build for the future, we ensure it actually works. We combine this engineering discipline with cutting-edge AI expertise to deliver robust, scalable foundations that turn ambitious transformation into reliable reality.
Here’s why you’ll love being part of our team:
Exciting Projects: Collaborate on challenging, impactful projects with a wide range of industries - from finance to government and beyond
Career Growth: Tailored training and development opportunities to help you reach your goals
Team Culture: Join a supportive, inclusive team that values collaboration, creativity, and innovation
Flexibility: Hybrid working lets you balance work and life
About the Role
As a Programme Test Manager, you’ll bring your hands-on expertise to define and lead test strategies across complex programmes and delivery lifecycles. You’ll oversee functional, performance, and automation testing teams, ensuring quality is embedded throughout delivery while working closely with senior stakeholders to achieve successful business outcomes.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Provide strategic and technical leadership, delivering effective test strategies that balance technical and business risk.
Define and implement test approaches for diverse delivery and technology landscapes, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality solutions.
Offer expert guidance on test strategies, processes, tools, frameworks, and technologies.
Lead the creation and implementation of complex test frameworks to support automation, integration, and continuous functional and non-functional testing.
Stay ahead of emerging trends in delivery, testing, and technology, ensuring pragmatic adoption of new practices.
Oversee large-scale test programmes across multiple workstreams, vendors, and delivery methodologies.
Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure excellence in execution, offering support rather than driving day-to-day operations.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a Programme Test Manager who combines strong technical expertise with collaborative leadership and a passion for delivering quality outcomes.
Key Skills & Experience:
Eligibility for Security Clearance
A strong background in managing and delivering exceptional test processes within complex environments.
The ability to operate at both strategic and technical levels, adapting to varying delivery landscapes.
Excellent communication skills to engage and influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.
A passion for technology and testing, staying ahead of trends in areas such as continuous delivery, JavaScript-based testing tools, microservices, containerization, and DevOps practices.
Exceptional understanding of modern testing techniques, tools, and technologies.
What’s in It for You?
At Scale Factory, we believe in recognising and rewarding great work. Here’s what you can expect:
25 Days of Annual Leave: Plus 1 extra day every year for the first three years, with a holiday buying scheme.
Pension Plan: Employer-matched contributions up to 5%.
Health Benefits: Comprehensive coverage for medical, dental, optical, and alternative therapies.
Fitness Support: Subsidised gym memberships and a bike-to-work scheme.
Commuter Benefits: Season ticket loans to make travel easier.
Free Annual Rail Cards
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
Flexible Work Model: Hybrid working that fits your lifestyle.
Social Events: From annual kick-offs and Christmas parties to team socials and sporting events, we love celebrating success together.
Training & Development: Tailored learning opportunities and full support for certifications to keep your skills sharp.
Let’s Build the Future Together
We’re on the lookout for passionate, talented individuals who are ready to make an impact. Whether you’re an experienced automation tester or a developer with a flair for QA, we want to hear from you.
