SAP Test Manager

Roles:

Test Strategist

Coordinator & Communicator

Risk Manager

Leader & Mentor

Responsibilities:

1. Test Planning & Strategy

• test strategy, scope, and objectives

• test plans

• test levels

• test tools

2. Test Preparation

• test cases and scripts

• test data management

• Plan test environment requirements (system availability, client copies, transport management).

3. Test Execution & Monitoring

• execution of test cycles

• Track test progress, defect density, and overall system quality.

• defect triage meetings

• timely resolution

4. Stakeholder & Risk Management

• regular status reports

• Escalate critical risks to project leadership and propose mitigation.

• Align with business owners to ensure test coverage matches business-critical processes.

• point of contact

5. Team Leadership & Governance

• Manage onsite/offshore test teams (functional, automation, performance testers).

• guidance, coaching, and mentoring

• testing standards, templates, and best practices

• Conduct test reviews and audits to ensure compliance.

6. Continuous Improvement

• automation opportunities

• Optimize test processes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

• Gather lessons learned from previous test cycles for future improvements.