Defect Senior Lead

Five Principles Of Mars, Inc.; Taplow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader seeks a skilled professional to manage defect processes for SAP projects. Applicants should have in-depth knowledge of testing management and strong organizational abilities. Expect a competitive salary and benefits while working in a collaborative environment focused on excellence and development.

Benefits

Industry competitive salary

Company bonus

Access to Mars University for learning and development

Qualifications

• Profound knowledge of testing management processes and standards.
• Experience in Defect Management role with large scale SAP projects.
• Excellent understanding of S/4HANA product roadmap.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a defect management process for SAP projects.
• Track, analyze, and manage defects ensuring timely resolution.
• Ensure all teams follow the defect process with correct documentation.

Skills

Testing management processes

Defect management in transformation projects

S/4HANA product roadmap understanding

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Risk management

Tools

JIRA

SNOW

eCATT

SAP Solution Manager

AzureDevOps

Cloud ALM

Job description

Overview

As we work to transform and optimize Mars, a new program has been mobilized by the Mars leadership team. The program focuses on the design and implementation of SAP S/4HANA in Mars across Segments (Petcare, Corporate, Snacking & Food). This program will undertake a major process simplification and harmonization scope as we digitally transform our business. The program will focus 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). The program requires a Technology and Transformation Team for delivering the technical foundations and operational readiness of the S/4HANA Transformation.

What are we looking for?

• Profound knowledge of testing management processes and standards
• Experience in Defect Management role in complex transformation projects with emphasis on large scale SAP projects
• Excellent understanding of S/4HANA product roadmap
• Be very well organized with experience in effectively setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, monitoring, summarizing data, and communicating defect status across various stakeholder groups to ensure clear ownership for all activities
• Attention to detail and resilience in negotiating with multiple System and Business Integrators to ensure defect resolution is performed in a timely manner
• Be actively alert and able to do risk management of the defect process to ensure completion remains on track

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team
• Defect Management Strategy: Develop and implement a comprehensive defect management process for all SAP projects to follow
• Defect Management: Track, analyse, and manage defects identified during testing, ensuring timely resolution; set up collaboration opportunities for example using Teams, War Room approaches, etc.
• Defect QA: Ensure all teams follow the defect process, evidence is correctly captured, and documentation is completed before closure
• Tools: Experience in testing tools (JIRA, SNOW, eCATT, SAP Solution Manager, AzureDevOps, Cloud ALM or equivalent such as HP/MF ALM) for test management

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, guided by the Five Principles
• Join a purpose driven company, striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to Mars University
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus