SAP S4 Hana Test Manager in England

We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Test Manager to lead all testing and quality assurance activities across a major SAP S/4HANA transformation programme. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining and delivering the programme testing strategy, ensuring end-to-end business processes, integration, controls and data migration activities are thoroughly validated prior to deployment.

Working closely with Programme Leadership, Business Process Owners, Solution Architects, System Integrators and Deployment Teams, the Test Manager will provide governance, leadership and assurance across all phases of testing. This role requires a strong leader capable of managing large business testing communities, coordinating multiple suppliers and driving quality across complex, integrated SAP landscapes. The successful candidate will combine deep SAP programme testing experience with excellent stakeholder management, planning and risk management skills.

Core Functional Requirements & Experience:

• Testing Strategy & Governance: Define and implement the overall programme testing strategy and testing governance framework. Establish testing standards, tools, processes and quality controls. Define test entry and exit criteria, success measures and readiness assessments. Ensure testing activities align with programme milestones, deployment plans and governance requirements. Report testing progress, risks, defects and readiness status to programme leadership and steering committees.
• Test Planning & Delivery: Develop and maintain integrated test plans covering all programme workstreams. Coordinate testing activities across business, functional, technical and third-party delivery teams. Manage test schedules, resources, environments and dependencies. Ensure adequate test coverage across business processes, interfaces and controls. Oversee execution of all testing phases and ensure timely resolution of defects and issues.
• End-to-End Business Process Testing: Lead testing activities across System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Business Process Validation, Data Migration Testing, Security & Role Testing, Regression Testing, Performance Testing, Operational Readiness Testing, Cutover and Dress Rehearsals, Go-Live Readiness Assessments.
• SAP S/4HANA Testing: Provide test leadership across key SAP capability areas including Finance, Financial Accounting (FI), Controlling (CO), Digital Tax, Multi-Bank Connectivity, Forecasting & Budgeting, Financial Reporting, Governance, Risk & Compliance, SAP GRC, Segregation of Duties (SoD), Access Controls, Compliance Processes, Procurement & Supply Chain, Source-to-Pay processes, Supplier integrations.
• Integration & Data Migration Testing: Lead end-to-end integration testing across SAP and non-SAP applications. Coordinate testing of interfaces, Middleware and third-party solutions. Ensure successful validation of data migration activities and reconciliation processes. Support defect triage and resolution across complex integrated landscapes.
• Quality Assurance & Defect Management: Establish and manage defect management processes. Lead defect review and prioritisation forums. Monitor quality metrics and testing KPIs. Assess business and programme risks associated with testing outcomes. Provide recommendations regarding deployment and release readiness.

Required Experience:

• Minimum 10 years' experience leading ERP or SAP testing activities.
• Proven experience as a Test Manager on large-scale SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA transformation programmes.
• Strong understanding of SAP testing methodologies and quality assurance frameworks.
• Experience defining and delivering enterprise-wide testing strategies.
• Experience managing testing across multiple workstreams and suppliers.
• Strong understanding of System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Data Migration Testing, End-to-End Process Testing, Defect Management, Release & Deployment Readiness.
• Experience managing large business testing communities and stakeholder groups.
• Excellent communication, governance and reporting skills.

Preferred Experience:

• SAP Activate methodology.
• SAP Solution Manager or SAP Cloud ALM.
• Test automation tools such as Tricentis Tosca.
• Experience working with major Systems Integrators.
• Experience supporting complex SAP integration landscapes.
• Experience managing test teams of 20+ resources and coordinating 100+ business testers.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Exceptional planning, organisation and coordination skills.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management capability.
• Confident engaging with Programme Directors, Business Leads and System Integrators.
• Able to challenge effectively whilst maintaining collaborative relationships.
• Pragmatic, delivery-focused and quality-driven.
• Comfortable operating within complex, highly regulated environments.

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