SAP Test Lead Hybrid - Tacoma, WA

Overview

On Site
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 27 day((s))

Skills

SAP
SAP Testing

Job Details

This is a past client of Mako's and they are looking for someone that is open for a Hybrid Remote/Onsite role and able to spend 2 3 days onsite in Tacoma, WA.

Start Date: May 5, 2025
End Date: January 31, 2026 (likely extension)
Location: Tacoma, WA Hybrid (2 3 days onsite per week)
Duration: Approximately 9 months
Job Title: SAP S/4HANA Test Lead
Project Type: S/4HANA Migration Project

Project Description

A multisite utility customer is consolidating several legacy SAP ECC landscapes into a single SAP S/4HANA environment. The scope spans Water, Power, Customer Experience, and Analytics & Reporting domains, with selected modules migrating via a "lift and shift" approach. The Test Lead will own all phases of testing-SIT, UAT, regression, cutover rehearsals, and go live-to safeguard data integrity, regulatory compliance, and uninterrupted business operations.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Test Strategy and Planning Create a master test plan, define entry/exit criteria, outline schedules for SIT, UAT, regression, and cutover, and design domain specific coverage for Water billing, Power outage management, CRM integrations, and analytics validation.

  • Team Leadership and Collaboration Mentor a blended team of functional SMEs, technical testers, and reporting analysts; run daily stand ups and defect triage calls; align with business stakeholders for rapid issue resolution; conduct knowledge sharing sessions on S/4HANA utilities processes and report validation.

  • Execution and Defect Management Coordinate execution of functional, integration, regression, and cutover cycles; manage the full defect lifecycle in HP ALM or JIRA; track progress and escalate critical blockers.

  • Reporting and Communication Maintain real time dashboards of test metrics; prepare weekly executive summaries highlighting risks, impacts, and go/no go recommendations.

  • Continuous Improvement and Automation Capture lessons learned, refine processes, and identify high value regression scenarios (e.g., billing calculations, outage notifications, report generation); partner with automation engineers to script reusable tests (SAP eCATT, Worksoft, Python/PowerShell).

Experience Required

  • Minimum five years leading SAP test workstreams (ECC or S/4HANA), including at least one full cycle migration or upgrade.

  • Strong domain expertise in utility processes-Water metering/billing, Power asset and outage management, CRM to billing integrations, and analytics/reporting.

  • Proven ability to manage multi disciplinary teams on large programs.

  • Hands on proficiency with test management and defect tracking tools such as HP ALM, SAP Solution Manager, or JIRA, plus solid Agile/SDLC knowledge.

  • Excellent analytical skills and the ability to communicate technical issues to executive stakeholders.

Nice to Have Experience

  • Prior "lift and shift" migration testing.

  • Familiarity with Tableau or similar BI tools for data validation testing.

  • Experience with automated testing frameworks (Worksoft, SAP eCATT, Tricentis).

  • Knowledge of North American utility regulatory reporting (e.g., FERC, state water reports).

  • Involvement in coordinating mock cutovers and hyper care support for SAP projects.

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