SAP S/4HANA Test Manager

Job Title: SAP S/4HANA Test Manager
Location: Dallas, TX (Hybrid)
Duration: 6-12 months
 
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.