Project Role :
Performance Engineer
Project Role Description :
Diagnose issues that an in-house performance testing team has been unable to. There are five aspects to Performance Engineering: software development lifecycle and architecture, performance testing and validation, capacity planning, application performance management and problem detection and resolution.
Must have skills :
SAP for Utilities Billing
Good to have skills :
NA
Minimum 7.5 Year(s) Of Experience Is Required
Educational Qualification :
15 years full time educationRole Summary: We are looking for an experienced SAP IS-U Billing Team Lead with strong hands-on expertise in both functional billing configuration and testing lifecycle management. The ideal candidate will lead end-to-end SAP billing implementation/support efforts, while also driving functional testing strategy, defect management, and quality assurance for SAP IS-U processes within a utility business context. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of SAP IS-U Billing consultants and testers to deliver business-critical solutions.
- Act as the subject matter expert for SAP IS-U Billing, including rate design, billing schema, and invoice execution.
- Collaborate with stakeholders in FI-CA, Device Management, and EDM to ensure seamless integration and process continuity.
- Drive delivery across projects and support initiatives, ensuring timelines, scope, and quality targets are met. Testing & Quality Assurance:
- Define and lead the functional testing strategy for SAP IS-U Billing processes.
- Design test plans, test cases, and acceptance criteria based on business requirements and SAP configurations.
- Oversee system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), and regression testing cycles.
- Coordinate with QA and business teams to validate scenarios for billing simulation, exceptions, reversals, and invoicing.
- Manage defect triage, root cause analysis, and resolution working closely with developers and functional teams. Process Improvement & Best Practices:
- Establish standards for test documentation, version control, and audit trails.
- Leverage tools like HP ALM, JIRA, or Solution Manager Test Suite for managing test execution and defects.
- Identify automation opportunities for regression testing of critical billing processes (optional/desired).
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, data privacy, and internal IT controls. ________________________________________ Required Skills & Experience:
- 7+ years of experience in SAP IS-U, with at least 5 years in billing configuration and process testing.
- Strong understanding of SAP IS-U Billing including rate categories/types, operand modeling, schema configuration, billing/invoicing cycles.
- Proven leadership experience in managing SAP delivery or support teams.
- Hands-on experience with test design, execution, and defect management in SAP utilities environment.
- Knowledge of tools like SAP Solution Manager (Test Suite/CBTA), JIRA, HP ALM, or similar QA platforms.
- Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to lead cross-functional discussions and workshops. ________________________________________ Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA Utilities and SAP Test Automation tools.
- SAP Certification in IS-U Billing or S/4HANA Utilities.
- Knowledge of market communication processes (IDEX, IDOCs) and regulatory testing requirements.
- Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies.