SAP Delivery Consultant (testing lead)

• SAP Delivery Consultant (testing lead)
• Location: London / Birmingham / Manchester
• Salary: Competitive salary and package (Depending on level of experience)
• Level: Consultant

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

• Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skills and next-generation technology to each business challenge.
• We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognised worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.
• “Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

In our team you will:

• As an SAP Delivery Consultant professional at Accenture, you will play a crucial role in in large-scale end-to-end international projects where Accenture’s team play a key role in designing and delivering the solution to our client. You will drive industry innovation by delivering SAP S/4HANA solutions. By unlocking your potential, you will be playing an active role in building new and innovative applications and industry solutions.
• Specifically, we are looking for people with either Test Lead, Cutover or PMO skills. As a Test Lead, you would be responsible for leading the testing efforts (unit, integration, performance and user) for SAP implementations and upgrades to ensure the quality and reliability of SAP solutions.
• In a Cutover role, you would plan, manage, and execute the cutover activities for SAP implementations to ensure a smooth transition from legacy systems to SAP solutions.
• As PMO, you will be responsible for definition of project management and governance processes for the SAP implementation. While supporting the project management team on executing planning, financial, RAID, quality, resourcing and reporting processes.
• In either role you will work closely with clients, project teams, and stakeholders to ensure the quality, reliability and smooth implementation of SAP solutions.

We are looking for experience in the following skills:

• 5+ years experience in testing and quality assurance roles in SAP projects.
• Hands on experience with a broad range of Test Management and Test Automation tools. Such as HP ALM, JIRA, SAP Solution Manager, Tosca Tricentis, LoadRunner.
• Deep understanding of SAP, and the capability to handle non-SAP components when required.
• Develop and manage detailed test plans, including timelines, resources, and dependencies ensuring all tasks are completed on schedule.
• Experience in leading testing efforts for SAP implementations, upgrades, and enhancements across multiple functional areas.
• Committed to continuous learning and development, with a passion for integrating new technologies and innovative methods to optimize Test Management.
• Previous experience of working with Global teams with various stakeholders and multiple delivery partners.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Creativity and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.
• Ability to think analytically.
• Have at least a relevant bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution.

Set yourself apart:

• Strong knowledge of SAP modules and their integration points.
• S4/HANA experience is highly desirable.
• SAP certification(s) is a plus.

What’s in it for you

• At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes up to 30 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!
• Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the outstanding services, we are known for.