Automation Test Analyst

Mars; Slough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in consumer goods seeks an Automation Test Analyst to drive the automation vision for SAP S/4HANA transformation. The role involves ensuring high-quality testing across complex enterprise landscapes, engaging with stakeholders, and promoting automation best practices. Candidates should have at least 3 years in ERP/SAP projects, strong documentation skills, and the ability to work collaboratively under pressure. Competitive salary and benefits are provided.

Benefits

Best-in-class learning and development support

Industry competitive salary

Company bonus

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in ERP/SAP projects in a coordinating role.
• Strong knowledge of automation test processes and standards.
• Experience in engaging with stakeholders to determine testing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the end-to-end automation strategy.
• Work with test factory to determine automation scopes.
• Promote best practices for automation tooling and testing.

Skills

ERP/SAP Development

Automation Testing

Stakeholder Engagement

Documentation Skills

Collaboration

Tools

Tricentis

JIRA

eCATT

Azure DevOps

Job description

Job Description :

As we work to transform and optimize Mars a new program has been mobilized by the Mars leadership team. The program is focused on the design and implementation of SAP S / 4HANA in Mars across Segments (Petcare Corporate Snacking & Food). Much more than a simple Lift and Shift this program will undertake a major process simplification and harmonization scope as we digitally transform our business.

The program will focus primarily on eight mega process areas : Finance Source to Pay (procurement and vendor mgmt.) Plan to Fulfill (manufacturing and distribution) Lead to Cash (order processing and payment) Governance Engage to Consume (marketing) Idea to Market (R&D) and Recruit to Retire (HR). This program requires a Technology and Transformation Team for delivering the technical foundations and operational readiness of the S / 4HANA Transformation.

As part of the Transformation Team the test workstream will deliver a robust best practice test service which will be scalable to meet the requirements of Mars future deployments. This team will provide a robust strategy governance methodology tooling and quality.

As part of this transformation a new role has been created for an Automation Test Analyst. This role will be responsible for promoting the automation vision frameworks and best practices to ensure high-quality efficiencies and scalable testing across complex enterprise landscapes.

Do you thrive working in the project environment Do you have an understanding and experience of collaborating closely with business stakeholders internal and external Testing Partners to get alignment on an automation strategy with overall transformation goals driving innovation and risk mitigation If so join us in delivering this sustainable business-driven S / 4HANA program and in driving a successful digital transformation to make a significant positive impact.

What are we looking for

Have an IT background with at least 3 years of experience in ERP / SAP Development Implementation or Transformation projects in a coordinating role

Have profound knowledge of testing management including automation test processes and standards

Experience in gathering test scenarios and processes and working with key stakeholders to determine which should be automated versus those best suited for manual testing based on risk complexity and business impact

Excellent understanding of S / 4HANA product roadmap

Be very well organized with experience in effectively setting deadlines and assigning responsibilities followed by monitoring summarizing data and communicating across various stakeholder groups ensuring clear ownership is established for all activities

You need to have attention to detail and coordinate with Test Factory and external partners

Have team player attitude and hunger to develop new professional skills combined with proactive development-minded and goal-focused attitude to work

Excellent documentation visualization and presentation skills

Have experience working with System Integrator and Business Integrator 3rd parties

Excellent relationship-building networking and influencing skills with ability to function successfully in a team environment

Ability to work under pressure and maintain a professional manner

What will be your key responsibilities

Strategy & Governance : Contribute to the end-to-end test automation strategy aligned with the SAP S / 4HANA transformation roadmap and satellite system integrations. Promote the adoption of a governance frameworks standards and policies for automation across multiple teams and vendors. Drive alignment of automation objectives with business priorities compliance requirements and quality standards. Lead cross-functional collaboration to ensure automation strategy supports seamless integration testing regression and continuous delivery in a hybrid SAP and non-SAP environment.

Collaboration with Testing COE and Test Factory : Work closely with the test factory to define which test scenarios and processes should be automated versus those best suited for manual testing based on risk complexity and business impact. Ensure that regression testing (both manual and automated) is executed through the test factory under the guidance of the Testing COE. Facilitate knowledge sharing and alignment between the COE test factory and project teams to drive continuous improvement and innovation in testing approaches

Framework & Tooling Strategy : Promote adoption of best practices for automation script development maintenance and version control within an enterprise context

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication : Partner with program management business process owners and IT leadership to communicate automation strategy progress and risks. Facilitate workshops and governance forums to align expectations and promote and support a culture of quality and automation excellence. Provide strategic guidance to testing teams external vendors and business users on automation capabilities

Risk Management & Continuous Improvement : Identify automation related risks impacting project timelines quality or compliance and work closely with Senior Performance Test Lead to propose mitigation strategies. Monitor automation KPIs and metrics to assess effectiveness and recommend continuous improvements

Continuous Improvement : Identify areas for improvement in the testing process and implement best practices to enhance quality and efficiency. Work with program management and business process owners to ensure automated test scripts are maintained for regular use

Tools : Experience in testing tools (Tricentis JIRA SNOW eCATT SAP Solution Manager AzureDevOps Cloud ALM or equivalent such as HP / MF ALM) for test management

Manage cross-team and stakeholder relationships to drive collaboration and meet shared goals

Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars Inc. within self and team

What can you expect from Mars

Work with diverse and talented Associates all guided by the Five Principles

Join a purpose driven company where were striving to build the world we want tomorrow today

Best-in-class learning and development support from day one including access to our in-house Mars University

An industry competitive salary and benefits package including company bonus