Senior Manager-SAP S / 4 Hana Test Management

Position Title :

SAP S / 4 Hana Test Management

Position Location : Gurgaon

Requisition ID : 35359

Role Overview

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 .