SAP Test Manager
Location: Germany (Hybrid/Remote as required)
Employment Type: Full-time
Language Requirement: German and English
Key Responsibilities
- Define and implement end-to-end test strategies for SAP projects and transformation initiatives.
- Plan, coordinate, and manage all testing phases, including System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Regression Testing, and Cutover Testing.
- Lead test planning, test preparation, execution, defect management, and reporting activities.
- Coordinate business users, functional consultants, technical teams, and external stakeholders throughout the testing lifecycle.
- Monitor testing progress, risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring timely escalation when required.
- Ensure compliance with industry-specific quality and validation standards where applicable.
- Establish test governance, metrics, KPIs, and reporting structures.
- Support continuous improvement of testing processes, methodologies, and tools.
- Facilitate testing workshops and status meetings with cross-functional teams.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a Test Manager, Test Lead, or similar role within SAP environments.
- Experience managing testing activities for SAP implementation, rollout, migration, or transformation projects.
- Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, processes, and best practices.
- Experience working in consulting or project-based delivery environments is highly desirable.
- Industry experience in one or more of the following sectors:
- Pharmaceuticals
- Chemicals
- Medical Technology
- Food & Beverage
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams and priorities in complex project environments.
- Fluent German and English language skills (written and spoken).
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Functional knowledge of SAP business processes and modules.
- Experience with SAP Cloud ALM for test management and project delivery.
- Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA transformation programs.
- Experience in regulated environments and validation processes.
- ISTQB certification or comparable testing qualification.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work on large-scale SAP transformation programs.
- Collaborative and international project environment.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Exposure to leading organizations across highly regulated industries.
Interested? We look forward to hearing from professionals who are passionate about quality assurance, SAP delivery excellence, and driving successful business transformations.