Testing & Validation Lead - SAP ECC Implementation

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For more than 25 years, NTT DATA Services have focused on impacting the core of your business operations with industry-leading outsourcing services and automation. With our industry-specific platforms, we deliver continuous value addition, and innovation that will improve your business outcomes. Outsourcing is not just a method of gaining a one-time cost advantage, but an effective strategy for gaining and maintaining competitive advantages when executed as part of an overall sourcing strategy.

NTT DATA Services Client currently seeks a Testing & Validation Lead to be responsible for defining, planning, and executing the end-to-end testing and validation strategy for an enterprise-wide SAP ECC implementation project. This role ensures that all system components, interfaces, data migrations, and business processes meet defined business and compliance requirements before go-live.
The Testing and Validation Lead will lead a cross-functional team of testers, business analysts, and validation specialists, collaborating with SAP functional consultants, technical teams, and business stakeholders to ensure the system is tested rigorously and deployed with confidence.

Key Responsibilities
Test Strategy & Planning

• Develop the overall testing and validation strategy, covering unit testing, system integration testing (SIT), regression testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and cut-over testing.
• Define test entry/exit criteria, test environment requirements, and defect management processes.
• Prepare a Master Test Plan, aligning with project timelines, milestones, and risk profiles.
• Ensure traceability from business requirements to test cases and defect resolutions.

Test Execution & Governance

• Lead execution of multiple test phases, coordinating cross-functional teams (functional, technical, and business users).
• Oversee test case creation, test data preparation, and configuration of test environments.
• Manage the defect lifecycle: triage, prioritization, resolution tracking, and reporting.
• Report test progress, defect metrics, and readiness assessments to the Project Management Office (PMO) and executive stakeholders.
• Ensure timely resolution of high-priority issues to avoid go-live risks.

Validation & Compliance

• Ensure validation documentation meets U.S. regulatory or industry-specific standards (e.g., FDA 21 CFR Part 11, SOX, or GxP requirements where applicable).
• Maintain and review validation deliverables, including Test Strategy, Test Protocols, Test Reports, and Traceability Matrix.
• Ensure all testing meets quality assurance (QA) and compliance standards defined by internal and external auditors.
• Leadership & Collaboration
• Lead a team of onsite/offshore testers and validation analysts.
• Collaborate closely with SAP Functional Leads, Technical Leads (ABAP, Basis, Security), Data Migration Team, and Business Process Owners.
• Partner with third-party vendors and system integrators to ensure end-to-end test coverage.
• Provide mentoring, training, and continuous improvement of testing practices.
• Cut-over & Post-Go-Live Support
• Validate readiness for cut-over and go-live from a testing perspective.
• Support hypercare activities defect triage, issue resolution, and stabilization reporting.
• Capture lessons learned and develop reusable testing frameworks and templates for future SAP projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or Business Administration.
• 8 - 12 years of experience in SAP testing, with at least 2 full-cycle SAP ECC implementations in a testing leadership capacity.
• 5+ years of proven experience in test strategy, test planning, execution management, and defect triage.
• 5+ years of deep functional understanding of key SAP ECC modules (e.g., FI/CO, MM, SD, PP, WM, HR, QM) and their integration points.
• 5+ years of strong experience in data migration testing, interface validation, and end-to-end business process validation.
• 3 years of familiarity with test management tools such as Client ALM/Quality Center, SAP Solution Manager, JIRA, Zephyr, or similar.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify and mitigate testing risks early.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading testing for regulated industries (e.g., pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or manufacturing).
• SAP certification or relevant QA/test management certifications (e.g., ISTQB, CSTE, PMP).
• Experience with test automation tools (e.g., Worksoft Certify, Tosca, Tricentis, Micro Focus UFT).
• Experience supporting SAP S/4HANA migrations or system upgrades from ECC.
• Background in Agile or hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Prior experience working with U.S.-based clients and offshore delivery models.

About NTT DATA Services:

NTT DATA Services is a recognized leader in IT and business services, including cloud, data and applications, headquartered in Texas. As part of NTT DATA, a $30 billion trusted global innovator with a combined global reach of over 80 countries, we help clients transform through business and technology consulting, industry and digital solutions, applications development and management, managed edge-to-cloud infrastructure services, BPO, systems integration and global data centers. We are committed to our clients' long-term success. Visit nttdata.com or LinkedIn to learn more.

NTT DATA Services is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regarding to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter so that we may connect you with the appropriate team.

Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting hourly range for this remote role is ($x - x/hourly ). This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on several factors, including the candidate's actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.

This position is eligible for company benefits that will depend on the nature of the role offered. Company benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, life, and AD&D insurance, short-and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally required benefits.

Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting hourly range for this remote role is $40.86 TO $85.13 This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on several factors, including the candidate's actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.
This position is eligible for company benefits that will depend on the nature of the role offered. Company benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, life, and AD&D insurance, short-and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally required benefits.
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