ERP Test & Release Manager

PolyPeptide is on a transformative growth journey expanding globally, investing in new technologies, and increasing our production capacity through major site expansions and strategic projects, As part of this journey, we are launching a global SAP S/4HANA implementation and building a new ERP organization from the ground up
Were now looking for an experienced ERP Test & Release Manager to take a central role in securing system quality, control, and compliance throughout the testing lifecycle and release process with a primary focus on our new global ERP platform, This is a unique opportunity to join early in a global ERP transformation and help establish structured, reliable, and validated release and test processes that will support our operations for years to come, About Us PolyPeptide Group AG and its consolidated subsidiaries (?PolyPeptide?) is a specialized Contract Development & Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) for peptideand oligonucleotide-based active pharmaceutical ingredients By supporting its customers mainly in pharma and biotech, it contributes to the health of millions of patients across the world PolyPeptide serves a fast-growing market, offering products and services from pre-clinical through to commercial stages Its broad portfolio reflects the opportunities in drug therapies across areas and with a large exposure to metabolic diseases, including GLP-1 Dating back to 1952, PolyPeptide today runs a global network of six GMP-certified facilities in Europe, the US and India PolyPeptides shares (SIX: PPGN) are listed on SIX Swiss Exchange, Our Values Trust: We build and maintain trust in all our relationships both with each other and with our customers We support each other and work as a team, Innovation: We are curious and driven by finding smart solutions to the challenges we face, Excellence: We always strive to deliver high quality and adapt to meet the needs of our customers, About The Role As ERP Test & Release Manager, you will lead the end-to-end test and release processes for our SAP S/4HANA environment including integrations with satellite systems and third-party applications, Youll take ownership of planning, coordination, and execution across test phases and releases within business-critical areas such as Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Sales, While the role is strategic in nature, it requires a solid understanding of ERP systems and regulated environments to ensure that changes whether new features, patches, or upgrades are delivered in a validated, controlled, and audit-ready manner, You will work closely with stakeholders across compliance, quality, IS/IT, and business functions to ensure testing and release are seamlessly integrated into the ERP implementation and beyond, Key Responsibilities Test Management: Define and implement SAP testing strategies, plans, and standards, Coordinate all phases of testing: unit, integration, UAT, regression, Manage test environments and ensure data integrity during testing, Oversee defect tracking, test traceability, and documentation, Release Management: Own and maintain the SAP release calendar in collaboration with stakeholders, Plan and coordinate deployments, go-lives, and post-release support, Ensure all releases are timely, low-risk, and fully documented, Drive stakeholder signoff processes and risk mitigation, Governance & Compliance: Ensure compliance with internal controls, audits, and change management policies, Collaborate with Compliance & Validation specialists to maintain system validation, Contribute to audit readiness and manage release-related documentation, Collaboration & Communication: Act as the main liaison between technical teams, business users, and external vendors, Facilitate release readiness reviews and share updates with leadership, Guide development of documentation standards for testing and release activities, Your Profile You bring both structure and flexibility, with a deep understanding of ERP testing and release in a regulated environment, A Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or similar, 5+ years of experience in ERP ( e-g, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics), Proven experience in test and release management ideally with SAP S/4HANA, Familiarity with regulated industries and GxP/CSV requirements is a plus, Solid knowledge of SDLC, ITIL, and agile methodologies, Experience with test automation tools and release platforms is a plus, Proficient in English, both speaking and writing, You thrive in a dynamic, cross-functional setting, and you are motivated by quality, structure, and enabling smooth operations through stable systems, FIND THIS INTERESTINGAPPLY NOW! Are you ready to take the next step in your careerThe position will be open until August 17th, 2025, but we are applying ongoing selection so do not hesitate to send us your application, Our Global IS/IT team is primarily based in Malm?, but we also welcome applicants located near our other sites in Strasbourg, Braine, or Ambernath, provided you are within commuting distance, For more information, please contact Dag Widell at dagwidell@polypeptide Swedish applicants are welcome to contact the local union chairman for Akademikerf?reningen or Unionen at +46 040-36 62 00 for support, Show