Test Manager – SAP S/4HANA Transformation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in India.

📋 Description

• Define and take ownership of the comprehensive testing strategy for the SAP S/4HANA transformation initiative.

• Establish governance for testing, including standards, processes, KPIs, and reporting frameworks.

• Lead various testing phases such as System Integration Testing (SIT), End-to-End Testing (E2E), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Regression Testing, Cutover, Go-Live Validation, and Hypercare Support.

• Facilitate coordination of testing activities among business teams, IT teams, system integrators, and external vendors.

• Oversee test scope, schedules, risks, dependencies, defects, and overall readiness for testing.

• Track testing progress and deliver regular status updates to senior management and key stakeholders.

• Define and implement the test automation strategy for both SAP S/4HANA deployment and post-go-live operations.

• Create and sustain an automation backlog while identifying and prioritizing automation opportunities.

• Collaborate with the Test Factory team to enhance automation coverage and improve testing efficiency.

• Promote continuous improvement in testing methodologies, quality standards, and delivery processes.

• Provide insights on testing progress, quality risk assessments, and recommendations to facilitate Go/No-Go decisions.

• Lead discussions with stakeholders to ensure alignment among business, IT, and delivery teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of comprehensive experience in Software Testing and Test Management.

• In-depth experience in SAP S/4HANA Transformation Testing.

• Must have led the testing workstream for at least one full SAP S/4HANA implementation or transformation project.

• Practical experience overseeing the entire testing lifecycle, from strategy and planning to execution, cutover, go-live, and hypercare phases.

• Strong proficiency in Test Strategy, Test Planning, Test Governance, and Test Management.

• Experience managing SIT, E2E, UAT, Regression, and Cutover Testing.

• Proven ability to manage testing teams, system integrators, external vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Solid understanding of defect management, risk management, test metrics, KPIs, and reporting processes.

• Experience in defining test automation strategies and managing automation backlogs.

• Capacity to work collaboratively with Test Factory teams to enhance automation coverage and efficiency.

• Exceptional skills in stakeholder management, leadership, communication, and decision-making.

• Preferred: Azure DevOps (ADO) experience.

• Preferred: qTest familiarity.

• Preferred: Experience with Tricentis Tosca.

• Preferred: ISTQB Test Manager certification or equivalent testing certifications.

• Preferred: Experience in global SAP transformation programs.

• Preferred: Familiarity with Agile methodologies and continuous improvement practices.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible working arrangements and a supportive work environment.