Hybrid: SAP S/4HANA Test Manager

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Testing Strategy & Planning

• Define and implement the overall SAP S/4HANA testing strategy across all functional streams.

• Develop detailed test plans, schedules, and resource allocations for each phase of testing (Unit, SIT, UAT, Regression).

• Ensure alignment of testing strategy with program goals and timelines.

• Team Leadership & Coordination

• Lead and manage cross-functional testing teams including OTC, Finance, P2P/Supply Chain, Master Data, and BW.

• Coordinate with functional leads to ensure test coverage and readiness.

• Mentor and guide test leads and testers on best practices and SAP S/4HANA-specific testing approaches.

• Test Execution & Quality Assurance

• Oversee execution of test cases, defect management, and resolution tracking.

• Ensure high-quality test deliverables including test scripts, test data, and test results documentation.

• Monitor test progress and proactively address risks and issues.

• Metrics & Governance

• Define and track key testing metrics (e.g., test coverage, defect density, pass/fail rates).

• Establish governance processes for test reporting, defect triage, and escalation.

• Provide regular status updates and dashboards to program leadership and stakeholders.

• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with Program Managers, Functional Leads, Technical Teams, and Business Stakeholders.

• Facilitate test readiness reviews, go/no-go decisions, and signoffs.

• Act as a single point of contact for all testing-related matters within the program.

• Technical & Functional Expertise

• Leverage strong SAP S/4HANA technical and functional knowledge to validate test scenarios and troubleshooting issues.

• Collaborate with BASIS, Security, and Integration teams for end-to-end testing.

• Ensure testing aligns with SAP best practices and industry standards.

• Tools & Automation

• Recommend and implement appropriate test management tools (e.g., Solution Manager, qTest, TOSCA, Jira).

• Drive test automation strategy where applicable, especially for regression testing.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience: 10+ years in SAP testing, with at least 3–5 years in SAP S/4HANA programs.

• Expertise: Strong functional knowledge in at least two SAP modules (e.g., OTC, Finance, P2P).

• Technical Acumen: Understanding of SAP architecture, integration, and data flows.

• Leadership: Proven experience managing large testing teams and complex program environments.

• Communication: Excellent stakeholder management and reporting skills.