SAP Testing Lead

Develop and implement the overall SAP testing strategy for programs such as: SAP implementation, SAP upgrades, ECC to S/4HANA transformations.

Define test scope, approach, timelines, and deliverables.

Establish entry/exit criteria and quality gates for each test phase.

Create and maintain test plans, test schedules, and test governance frameworks.

Lead testing activities across phases including Unit Testing, System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Regression Testing, Performance Testing.

Manage test cycles, defect tracking, and reporting.

Coordinate with functional, technical, and integration teams.

Lead the implementation and adoption of automation using testing tools such as Tricentis Tosca.
Design automation frameworks for SAP modules.
Identify high-value regression scenarios for automation.
Drive risk-based testing and model-based automation.

Manage defect lifecycle using tools such as: Jira, ServiceNow, SAP Solution Manager, Qtest

Ensure defects are prioritized, tracked, and resolved.

Provide defect analytics and root cause analysis.

Work with business process owners, functional consultants, technical teams, and integration partners, and provide regular test status reports and quality metrics to leadership.
Oversee test data preparation and refresh cycles.

Ensure data integrity and security during testing.
Required: 

8–12+ years of SAP testing experience

3–5+ years in a Test Lead or Test Manager role

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Experience supporting SAP ECC or S/4HANA implementations

Experience with testing tools such as Tricentis Tosca, SAP Solution Manager, Jira, or similar platforms

Experience developing and managing regression testing strategies

Experience performing integration testing across SAP and non-SAP systems


Demonstrated team leadership and mentoring ability

Experience with quality assurance governance and risk management practices

Experience working within Agile or hybrid delivery models

Experience with test automation frameworks

Experience applying risk-based testing approaches

Experience validating data migration activities
Experience testing APIs and system interfaces
SAP Certification
SAFe experience and /or certification