About the role
We are looking for an experienced Test Manager with strong SAP S/4HANA transformation experience to lead the end-to-end testing workstream for a large-scale SAP S/4HANA transformation program.
The candidate will be responsible for defining the testing strategy, establishing governance frameworks, managing testing activities across business and IT teams, and ensuring quality delivery throughout the implementation lifecycle, including cutover, go-live, and hypercare.
The ideal candidate should have successfully managed at least one complete SAP S/4HANA transformation testing lifecycle, from test strategy and planning through execution and post-go-live support.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Define and own the end-to-end testing strategy for the SAP S/4HANA transformation program.
Establish testing governance, standards, processes, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms.
Lead and manage all testing phases, including:
System Integration Testing (SIT)
End-to-End Testing (E2E)
User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Regression Testing
Cutover and Go-Live Validation
Hypercare Support
Coordinate testing activities across business teams, IT teams, system integrators, and third-party vendors.
Manage test scope, schedules, risks, dependencies, defects, and overall test readiness.
Monitor testing progress and provide regular status reports to senior management and key stakeholders.
Define and drive the test automation strategy for SAP S/4HANA implementation and post-go-live operations.
Establish and maintain an automation backlog, including identifying and prioritizing automation opportunities.
Collaborate with the Test Factory team to improve automation coverage and testing efficiency.
Drive continuous improvement in testing processes, quality standards, and delivery methodologies.
Provide testing progress, quality risk assessments, and recommendations to support Go/No-Go decisions.
Lead stakeholder discussions and ensure alignment between business, IT, and delivery teams.
Key Skills – Mandatory
10+ years of overall experience in Software Testing and Test Management.
Strong experience in SAP S/4HANA Transformation Testing.
Must have led the testing workstream for at least one complete SAP S/4HANA implementation/transformation program.
Hands-on experience managing the complete testing lifecycle, from test strategy and planning to execution, cutover, go-live, and hypercare.
Strong expertise in Test Strategy, Test Planning, Test Governance, and Test Management.
Experience managing SIT, E2E, UAT, Regression, and Cutover Testing.
Experience managing testing teams, system integrators, third-party vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders.
Strong knowledge of defect management, risk management, test metrics, KPIs, and reporting.
Experience defining test automation strategies and managing automation backlogs.
Ability to work with Test Factory teams to improve automation coverage and efficiency.
Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
Key Skills – Preferred
Azure DevOps (ADO).
qTest.
Tricentis Tosca.
ISTQB Test Manager certification or equivalent testing certifications.
Experience working on global SAP transformation programs.
Experience with Agile methodologies and continuous improvement practices.
Originally posted on Himalayas
