SAP Test Automation Lead

Roles and Responsibilities

• Test Strategy - design, document, and implement comprehensive test strategies and plans aligned with business goals—including scope definition, timelines, risk assessments, resource planning, and
• Test Automation - develop and oversee test automation strategies; execute and monitor automated testing activities when needed
• Resource & Team Management - lead, mentor, and coordinate a team of testers (manual and automation). Oversee recruitment, onboarding, training, role assignment, and performance evaluation to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Test Monitoring – oversee test case execution, defect tracking, test environment setup, and resource allocation. Monitor progress and resolve issues to keep testing on track.
• Defect & Risk Management - manage the defect lifecycle, including logging, prioritizing, and verification. Conduct risk analysis and apply mitigation strategies to safeguard testing quality.
• Process Improvement & Quality Assurance - define and enforce QA policies, procedures, documentation standards, and continuous improvement initiatives. Embrace best practices and ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO 25010).
• Stakeholder Management - provide regular updates to stakeholders including testing progress, metrics (coverage, defect trends), and overall quality status. Use insights to inform decision-making and project direction.
• DevOps Integration - integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines or DevOps workflows for continuous delivery.
• Budgeting & Cost Management - when applicable, estimate testing effort and manage budgets for personnel, tools, training, and infrastructure. Ensure resource efficiency within project constraints.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience working as a test manager
• At least five years of experience being involved in testing activities on SAP projects;
• Extensive experience in automated testing is a must; at least 3 years of experience
• In-depth knowledge of Tosca Tricentis is required; at least 3 years of experience
• Knowledge in work management tools (DevOps, Cloud ALM or JIRA) is a plus
• Willing to work EU shift or travel internationally when needed.