SAP S/4HANA Test Lead

How many companies can say they've been in business for over 177 years?!

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 46,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

What's the role?

As the SAP Test Manager, you will have a pivotal role in defining and implementing the test strategy, leading end-to-end quality assurance for S/4 HANA migration and implementations, as well as SAP ERP applications. You will be responsible for coordinating, overseeing, and providing operational support for testing activities, while also facilitating communication between different teams. Working closely with project managers, software developers, and quality assurance teams, you will ensure that testing is executed effectively and efficiently. As a member of the central test management team, the Test Coordinator will be responsible for creating test plans, managing test schedules, tracking defects, and ensuring that all testing activities are completed according to project timelines and quality standards.

Sound Interesting?

Here's what you'll do:

• Collaborate within the central Test Management team to establish enterprise-level SAP test strategies, methodologies, and approaches for both functional and non-functional test automation.
• Engage closely with Project Managers to effectively manage test scope, estimate costs and efforts, handle risks, and provide periodic progress reports, highlighting challenges and proposing potential solutions to senior management.
• Plan, manage, and coordinate test management activities for the S4 HANA Migration Project across various SAP streams such as Sales and Distribution, Finance, Purchasing, Manufacturing and Logistics, Security, and Demand Chain, ensuring successful project completion.
• Provide guidance to deployment teams on developing test cases, identifying test needs, and troubleshooting issues, supporting them throughout the testing process.
• Act as the main point of contact for deployment teams, channeling testing requests to relevant teams and departments to ensure efficient coordination.
• Understand the unique challenges associated with SAP testing and collaborate with the Central Test Management team to develop and provide appropriate solutions.
• Coordinate testing activities and synchronize efforts across multiple SAP deployment projects.
• Ensure adherence to standardized testing approaches and best practices.
• Support the central test management group in exploring new aspects of testing, such as automation and non-functional testing, and contribute to solutioning in these areas.

Do you qualify?

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of the overall software test life cycle.
• More than 10 years of experience in SAP Test Management or coordination, preferably with SAP Solution Manager for S4/HANA.
• Strong organizational and project management experience.
• Working experience with various S4/HANA functionalities and SAP Modules such as SD, MM, WM, and FICO.
• Good to have experience in SAP test automation and relevant frameworks and tools like TOSCA, UFT, and SAP TAO.
• ISTQB certification or other equivalent certifications in the field of quality assurance.
• Experience working in a co-located team, with a willingness to travel.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively articulate complex concepts and engage with stakeholders at all levels.

Nice to Haves:

• Additional professional certifications in project management or related fields.
• Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams in a multinational environment.
• Proficiency in using project management tools and methodologies.

Working Conditions and Special Demands:

• Travel: will be required and may increase for limited periods during go-live/post-go-live at different ZEISS locations across the Americas. Occasional business trips to Germany can also be required.

We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS!

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401k Matching
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Vacation and sick pay
• The list goes on!

Compensation:

The annual pay range for this position is $120,000 - $140,000

The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent.

This position is also eligible for a performance bonus or sales commissions. ZEISS also offers robust benefits, including medical plans, retirement savings plan and paid time off.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Maria Khalil

Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends).