A2D Test Lead (SAP Plant Maintenance)

Coforge; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Coforge in Canada is seeking an experienced A2D Test Lead (SAP PM) to direct end-to-end testing for Asset-to-Decommission processes within SAP PM and EAM programs. You will define test strategies, manage SIT/UAT cycles, and ensure successful SAP transformation outcomes.

The role requires strong leadership, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and a solid background in RTM, defect governance, and Go-Live readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, IT, CS or related discipline.
• 8–10 years of experience in SAP Testing with PM/EAM expertise.
• Proven experience leading testing workstreams in SAP projects.
• Strong knowledge of A2D business processes.
• Experience managing SIT, UAT, Regression, and End-to-End Testing.
• Knowledge of testing methodologies and defect lifecycle.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Experience in Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute test strategy, plan, and approach for SAP PM/EAM.
• Lead SIT, UAT, Regression, and end-to-end testing activities.
• Review test scenarios, scripts, and execution results.
• Develop RTM to ensure complete business requirement coverage.
• Coordinate testing across business, functional, technical teams and SI.
• Establish defect governance, triage, and resolution processes.
• Validate asset-to-decommission processes across lifecycle stages.
• Monitor progress, quality metrics, risks, dependencies; report status.
• Facilitate SIT/UAT sign-off and support production readiness.

Skills

Test strategy design

SIT/UAT leadership

Defect governance

RTM development

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Agile/Waterfall/Hybrid

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/IT

Tools

SIT/UAT Management tools

SAP Solution Manager

HP ALM / Quality Center

Jira

Job description

We are seeking an experienced A2D Test Lead (SAP Plant Maintenance) to lead end-to-end testing activities for Asset-to-Decommission (A2D) business processes within SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) and Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) programs. The ideal candidate will be responsible for defining test strategies, managing SIT/UAT cycles, overseeing defect governance, validating asset management processes, and ensuring successful delivery of SAP PM/EAM solutions during large-scale SAP transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the overall test strategy, test plan, and testing approach for SAP PM/EAM implementations.
• Lead System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Regression Testing, and End-to-End Testing activities.
• Review and approve test scenarios, test scripts, and test execution results.
• Develop and maintain Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM) to ensure complete business requirement coverage.
• Coordinate testing activities across business users, functional teams, technical teams, and system integrators.
• Establish and manage defect governance processes, defect triage meetings, and issue resolution activities.
• Validate end-to-end Asset-to-Decommission business processes, including asset creation, maintenance planning, work execution, and decommissioning.
• Monitor testing progress, quality metrics, risks, and dependencies throughout the testing lifecycle.
• Facilitate SIT/UAT sign-off and support production readiness activities.
• Prepare test status reports, dashboards, test closure reports, and executive-level updates.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment on testing objectives, milestones, and quality standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• 8-10 years of experience in SAP Testing with strong expertise in SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) and Enterprise Asset Management (EAM).
• Proven experience leading testing workstreams in SAP implementation or transformation programs.
• Strong understanding of Asset-to-Decommission (A2D) business processes.
• Experience managing SIT, UAT, Regression, and End-to-End Testing activities.
• Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, test management processes, and defect lifecycle management.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Experience working in Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid project environments.

Technical Skills

SAP PM / EAM Scope

• Asset Lifecycle Management
• Equipment Management
• Functional Location Management
• Work Order Management
• Preventive & Corrective Maintenance
• Maintenance Planning & Scheduling
• Asset Reliability & Inspection Management
• SAP S/4HANA Asset Management

Testing & Tools

• Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM)
• SIT & UAT Management
• Regression Testing
• Test Execution & ReportingGo-Live Readiness Assessment
• SAP Solution Manager
• HP ALM / Quality Center
• Jira

Leadership & Behavioral Skills

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional testing teams in complex transformation programs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent planning, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality assurance.
• Strong risk management and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP PM/EAM Certification.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA Asset Management implementations.
• ISTQB or equivalent testing certification.
• PMP, Agile, Scrum, or SAFe certifications.
• Experience supporting large-scale ERP transformation programs.
• Exposure to automated testing tools and frameworks.
• Experience working with global delivery teams and system integrators.
• Prior experience in Manufacturing, Utilities, Energy, Mining, or Transportation industries.
• Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM)
• SIT/UAT Sign-off
• Asset Validation Report
• Test Closure Report
• Go-Live Readiness Assessment

Critical Success Factors

• Strong Asset-to-Decommission (A2D) Process Expertise
• Deep SAP PM/EAM Functional Knowledge
• Quality Assurance Excellence
• Strong Stakeholder Management
• Successful SIT/UAT Execution
• Asset Validation Accuracy
• Production Readiness Assurance