Interim Head of Testing – Dublin (Hybrid) – Contract – Duration (4 to 5 months)
Contract
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
We are looking for a high‑calibre Interim Head of Testing to lead and transform the test function across a large‑scale Utilities transformation programme during a critical delivery phase. This is a hands‑on, executive‑facing role with immediate impact: you will stabilise the function, drive Go Live readiness, and leave behind a stronger, more sustainable capability.
This is an opportunity to shape testing at the highest level, working directly with C‑suite and Executive Directors, while influencing delivery outcomes that affect thousands of customers.
DUE TO BPSS BACKGROUND CHECKS, WE CAN ONLY ACCEPT APPLICANTS WHO POSSESS 3 YEARS UK/IRELAND ADDRESS HISTORY AND HOLD THE RIGHT TO WORK
Why This Role Matters
Lead a high‑visibility programme where testing is critical to Go Live success
Take ownership of the entire test function, including strategy, governance, and delivery
Define and embed “what good looks like” for testing in a fast‑moving, complex environment
Coach and uplift the team, leaving a lasting legacy of capability and confidence
Key Responsibilities
Executive Leadership & Accountability
Own the test function, with authority over scope, priorities, and quality decisions
Present test status, risks, and recommendations confidently at Executive and Board level
Act as a trusted advisor on risk, readiness, and Go Live decisions
Resolve conflicts and trade‑offs with clarity, credibility, and delivery focus
Delivery Oversight & Governance
Establish and enforce robust governance, including quality gates, metrics, and risk management
Ensure testing aligns to programme milestones and supports critical delivery outcomes
Defining “What Good Looks Like”
Assess current test maturity across people, process, tooling, and governance
Define and implement a pragmatic uplift plan balancing immediate delivery needs and long‑term capability
Apply modern, fit‑for‑purpose testing practices that drive confidence and efficiency
Leadership & Capability Uplift
Mentor, coach, and challenge the existing Test Lead and team
Build trust, confidence, and alignment across the wider testing community
Role‑model clarity, decisiveness, and disciplined execution
Go Live Readiness & Risk Management
Drive focused, risk‑based testing aligned to business, customer, regulatory, and operational priorities
Provide clear visibility of residual risk and Go Live readiness
Act as the single accountable authority for test‑related recommendations
Stakeholder & Relationship Management
Be a visible and credible presence in the programme leadership team
Build strong relationships with delivery, technology, product, and vendor partners
Communicate complex information clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences
Provide calm, confident leadership under pressure
Key Experience & Attributes
Proven Head of Testing or equivalent leadership experience on large‑scale, complex transformations within the Utilities Sector (ideally)
Strong executive and board‑level presence with experience influencing senior stakeholders
Deep understanding of modern testing practices in regulated, multi‑vendor environments
Pragmatic, delivery‑driven, and capable of building sustainable capability under pressure
Highly credible, decisive, and able to make and own tough decisions
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