Senior Manager-SAP S/4 Hana Test Management

Position Title:
SAP S/4 Hana Test Management

Position Location:
Gurgaon

Role Overview

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
  (e.g.,
  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
  (e.g., 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
  .

Required Qualifications & Experience

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's or Master's 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
  (e.g.,
  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
  .