A Senior SAP S/4HANA Test Management Manager is responsible for overseeing the testing lifecycle of SAP S/4HANA implementations and upgrades. This role ensures that all SAP solutions meet high-quality standards before deployment, mitigating risks associated with system failures or defects. The Senior Manager will define test strategies, manage test execution, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with industry best practices.
Key Responsibilities
1. Test Strategy Planning
- Develop comprehensive test strategies for SAP S/4HANA projects, ensuring alignment with business requirements, system architecture, and project timelines.
- Define test scope, objectives, and methodologies , ensuring full coverage of functional, integration, and performance testing.
- Establish testing best practices and methodologies based on industry standards such as ISTQB , Agile, and DevOps .
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in industries such as manufacturing, finance, healthcare, and retail.
2. Test Execution Defect Management
- Oversee functional, integration, regression, performance, and user acceptance testing (UAT) .
- Utilize test automation tools (eg, SAP Solution Manager, Signavio, Tricentis Tosca, Tricentis Neoload, HP ALM, JIRA ) to streamline test execution.
- Monitor test execution progress, ensuring on-time completion of test cycles while identifying bottlenecks.
- Manage defect tracking and resolution processes, collaborating with development, SAP functional, and business teams to ensure timely fixes and revalidation.
- Ensure end-to-end traceability between test cases, requirements, and defects.
3. Test Governance Quality Assurance
- Establish a test governance framework to standardize testing policies and procedures across SAP S/4HANA projects.
- Define and track key quality metrics (eg, defect density, test coverage, pass/fail rates).
- Perform risk-based testing assessments , identifying critical areas that require focused testing efforts.
- Ensure rigorous security and compliance testing , particularly for industries with data protection regulations (GDPR, SOX, HIPAA, etc) .
4. Team Leadership Stakeholder Management
- Lead and mentor onshore and offshore test teams, ensuring productivity and efficiency in testing efforts.
- Collaborate with SAP consultants, business analysts, functional teams, and project managers to ensure smooth communication across teams.
- Act as the primary point of contact for executives, business stakeholders, and IT teams , providing regular updates on testing progress and risk assessments.
- Conduct training sessions and knowledge transfer workshops to enhance team capabilities in SAP testing methodologies.
5. Test Automation Continuous Improvement
- Drive test automation adoption to improve efficiency and reduce manual testing efforts.
- Implement CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment) practices for SAP S/4HANA testing.
- Explore AI/ML-driven testing solutions to enhance predictive analytics in test case execution.
- Continuously refine test strategies based on lessons learned from previous projects and industry advancements .
Education Certifications
- Bachelors or masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field .
- ISTQB Advanced Level Test Manager certification is highly desirable.
- SAP-related certifications such as SAP S/4HANA Testing or SAP Solution Manager are a plus.
Experience
- 10+ years of experience in SAP testing and test management , with a focus on SAP S/4HANA implementations in Global, multi lingual roll out model.
- Extensive experience in managing end-to-end SAP testing lifecycles , including greenfield, brownfield, and hybrid implementations .
- Strong and comprehensive expertise in test automation tools , including but not limited to Tricentis Tosca, Tricentis Neoload, HP ALM, and Selenium .
- Hands-on experience with Agile, DevOps, and SAFe methodologies in SAP projects.
- Experience in leading global testing teams , including onshore/offshore coordination.
Technical Functional Skills
- In-depth knowledge of SAP S/4HANA modules (eg, Finance (FI), Supply Chain (SCM), Manufacturing (PP, MM), Sales Distribution (SD), Procurement, HR etc ).
- Strong understanding of SAP Fiori, ABAP, and integrations with third-party applications .
- Familiarity with SAP Solution Manager (SolMan) for test management, defect tracking, and business process monitoring .
- Expertise in API testing, performance testing, and security testing for SAP applications.
Soft Skills
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and presentation skills for executive-level reporting.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects under tight deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in SAP S/4HANA Cloud environments .
- Knowledge of RPA (Robotic Process Automation) for SAP testing.
- Familiarity with SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform) and SAP AI-driven testing tools .