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Direct W2 contractors only!
No 3rd party agencies! We are not able to sponsor H1B Visa's
Client is looking ideally for local Oregon candidates that can work onsite but is open to remote candidates that can travel to Hillsboro as required. Remote candidates should be on the same time zone as Oregon.
First by way of integration, the role ensures that from local fit-to-template through define/build and test, that all aspects of end to end processes are taken into account. Ensuring that the processes as a whole are taken into account, not just functional specific. The role influences Change Impacts, adaption of legacy solutions,testing, data migration and cleansing. Test elements are primarily to ensure appropriate local ASPIRE developments have been adequately tested and UAT is successful. Validation is system specific and needs to follow the ASPIRE validation strategy as well as system-specific validation plans. Testing of local solutions and non-ASPIRE solutions (e.g. MES, LIMS) need to follow the valid system-specific framework. The test lead will ensure all test phases are coordinated locally and that they are aligned to the project plans/schedules. All relevant testing deliverables must be completed and approved. In the case of the cutover elements, the role ensures that local cutover is planned and executed in accordance with expectations and leads to an issue free go-live. The role will work closely with local representatives to ensure all local elements (IT and business) are aligned, sequenced, and documented as required. Additionally, the role will work closely with core team counterparts as there are close links/dependencies between local cutover activities and those executed by the core team. Key Responsibilities - Integration
Facilitation and leadership for all integration/x-stream topics within the deploying location
Supporting the definition of key local scenarios and variants used in Data Migration, UAT (e2e testing)
Collaborates and gets functional direction from ASPIRE functional integration management.
Supports all local streams (Business and IT) in all aspects of integration Key Responsibilities - Test
Definition of local test scope/strategy
Definition of Test Plans/Reports for each test phase
Drive & lead local/regional specific workforce & test deliverables
Support local teams in scripting (support/coaching/training)
Ensure that the local tests are documented according to the system specific framework (Testing of ASPIRE solutions are managed in SolMan ALM (one solution can only have one ALM tool)
Ensure all local/regional test prerequisites are in place for each phase e.g. system, middle ware, test cases, test schedule, data, local/regional systems, trained testers etc.
Defect management across the streams. I..e, ensure defects are being progressed/escalated and that alternative scripts progressed as required
Lead/support UAT. In particular ensure that any accepted defects have workarounds defined and that resolution dates are known.
Ensure all testing is performed in accordance with the project plan/schedule.
Closely collaborate with the other roles required for test activities, where applicable across streams
Track & monitor stream s test deliverables for formal- & informal test activities
Ensures that the respective Workstream is ready from Testing perspective as per the required test phase / activity
Ensures respective test team is established and trained and manages logistics of test execution
Manages definition and creation of test data for template
Coordinates creation of test cases within their respective Workstream
Coordinates Test execution within Workstream and with relevant business
Coordinates with stream specific interfaced legacy systems; aligns system readiness from technical / data / resourcing perspective
Creates Test status for respective work stream
Creates and maintain the respective work stream SolMan test plan & track progress
Coordinates defect management within respective work stream
Creates & Process Test Report in SolMan for the respective Workstream
Ensures traceability of respective requirements coverage for the respective Workstream
Ensure that all local test elements are in place for end to end test phases (E.g., system, integration and UAT)
Ensure that Test Plans/Reports are aligned and complimentary to Core ASPIRE test governance
Ensure local Requirements Traceability is complete from a test perspective
Ensure excellent communication between core and local test teams
Expedite and escalate defects as required
Local/regional testing lead should report into local/regional Deployment Lead as well as ASPIRE test managers (dotted line: Matrix organization)
Supports all local streams (Business and IT)
Testing framework for ASPIRE solutions is provided by the ASPIRE testing hub. Local/regional testing lead complements framework with the requirements of the local/regional and non-ASPIRE solutions
Alignment and influencing with core Aspire testing representatives
Alignment with Local QA/Compliance Lead to ensure expectations are met
Varying levels of system ownership. E.g., manufacturing applications, automation
Potentially external partners (E.g., 3PL) where coordinated testing also required Key Responsibilities - Cutover Leadership of local cutover activities (planning, dry runs and reporting associated with cutover)
Ensuring all local cutover activities are planned, from the detailed cutover run-books to the wider communications (internal and external)
Supporting functional teams as they define the local requirements, plans and execution
Coordinating the local dependencies between business, IT, data (inc. data remediation)
Coordinating with Core dependencies (E.g., Data Migration, Aspire Template Cutover, Global systems)
Ensuring cutovers are prepared and rehearsed as far as possible (E.g., technical cutovers for each test and pre-prod environment)
Running readiness and Go/No-Go assessments in conjunction with the Deployment Lead (including any inventory reporting)
Ensuring the Ramp-Up plan is in place and supporting ramp-up reporting/status
Ensure any hybrid scenarios and workarounds are in place/tested and that resolution targets set.
Maintains post go-live issue log
Supports all local streams (Business and IT) in all aspects of cutover
Dotted line reporting to Core Cutover to ensure all framework activities are aligned and to ensure cutovers coordinated across the deployment.
Skills required:
SAP/ S4 ERP background required.
Experience in projects and ideally with cutover experience
Excellent communication skills. The role requires clear direction locally, but also will involve global/above site engagement for both straightforward communication, and also influencing,
Ability to work in a matrix environment.
Ability to understand the nature of risks and promote/support appropriate mitigations
Coaching/supporting streams
Ability to work within a multicultural environment
Fluent in English (written/spoken)
Desired skills:
Biotech or pharma background
MES