SAP Senior Test Manager

• Lead the end-to-end SAP testing strategy across S/4HANA transformations, upgrades, and complex multi-module deployments.
• Define SAP-specific test governance, quality frameworks, and best-practice methodologies aligned to SAP Activate and programme delivery models.
• Oversee planning and execution of all SAP test phases, including SIT, UAT, regression, E2E, pair testing, integrations, data migration testing, and non-functional testing.
• Manage cross-functional SAP testing teams covering modules such as FI/CO, MM, SD, PP, PM, SuccessFactors, Ariba, BW/BI, BTP, and third-party integrations.
• Coordinate testing across functional, technical, security, interfaces, and middleware platforms such as PI/PO and CPI.
• Ensure SAP test readiness, including environments, transports, cutover testing plans, data availability, and solution stability.
• Oversee SAP test automation strategy using tools such as Tricentis Tosca, Playwright, Worksoft, or similar frameworks.
• Drive continuous improvement in SAP test practices, automation adoption, reporting, and reusable test accelerators.
• Collaborate with programme leadership, SAP architects, data migration teams, and business SMEs to align test scope, integration flows, and acceptance criteria.
• Ensure adherence to SAP regulatory, compliance, audit, and security standards, including SoX, GDPR, GRC, and role testing.
• Provide structured test reporting, KPIs, quality dashboards, and risk assessments for PMO, steering committees, and governance boards.
• Ensure testing processes adhere to organisational and regulatory standards, including data privacy and security requirements.
• Define and manage risks, issues, and interdependencies.
• Drive forward new and creative ideas that benefit our clients and stakeholders.
• Own the overarching test strategy, framework, standards, and governance model.
• Create test policies, test plans, and quality metrics for large-scale programmes.
• Partner with stakeholders to keep projects aligned and moving forward, and report progress, risks, and actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Take ownership of test execution by driving planning, preparation, and defect resolution across every phase of transformation.
• Continuously identify improvement opportunities to make processes smarter, faster, and more efficient.
• Build tailored approaches for upcoming SAP testing opportunities and champion SAP Business Assurance.
• Develop learning plans to boost SAP testing skills and inspire excellence across the team.

Technologies:

• Atlassian
• Cloud
• E2E
• JIRA
• Playwright
• SAP S/4HANA
• SAP
• Security
• Selenium
• Tosca

• Proven track record of leading testing for SAP S/4HANA implementations, migrations, or upgrades in complex, multi-site environments.
• Strong experience across key SAP modules such as S/4HANA Sourcing & Procurement, FI, SD, SuccessFactors, or related functional areas.
• Extensive experience in test management, with significant experience on SAP S/4HANA projects.
• Proficiency in SAP Solution Manager and/or Cloud ALM.
• Strong experience with other test management tools such as Tricentis qTest, HP ALM, or Atlassian Jira with Xray.
• Experience with test automation tools and frameworks such as SAP CBTA, Selenium, Tosca, or Worksoft Certify.
• Strong understanding of Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid delivery methodologies within SAP programme environments.
• Demonstrated leadership capability with experience managing cross-functional, onshore/offshore, and vendor testing teams.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence management and stakeholders and build strong team and client relationships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset, able to translate complex SAP business processes into clear, testable scenarios.
• Ability to assess problems from multiple angles to ensure all relevant issues are considered when making decisions.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight deadlines.