SAP Test Senior Lead F/M/X

ENGINEERINGUK; East Hampshire, Slough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Executive to lead testing strategies for ERP projects. This pivotal role involves defining test objectives, coordinating with diverse teams, and ensuring seamless communication between stakeholders. You will oversee the execution of various testing phases, including functional and security testing, while driving improvements and implementing best practices. Join a purpose-driven organization committed to innovation and sustainability, where your expertise will contribute to transforming the health and well-being of pets globally. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Best-in-class learning and development support

Access to in-house Mars University

Industry competitive salary

Company bonus

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience leading end-to-end tests for ERP projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Define the test strategy and develop a comprehensive test plan.
• Coordinate testing efforts across various project workstreams.
• Oversee functional, integration, and performance testing.

Skills

SAP Testing Expertise

End-to-end testing for ERP projects

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Stakeholder engagement

Test Management Tools knowledge

Test Automation tools experience

Education

College Degree in IT

Tools

SAP Test Automation tools

Test Management Tools

Job description

You will need to login before you can apply for a job.

Employer: Mars

Location: Slough, Berkshire, United Kingdom

Salary: Competitive

Closing date: 15 May 2025

Sector: Technology

Role: Senior Executive

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Job Description:

ROYAL CANIN's mission is to transform each cat and dog's health and well-being by pushing the limits of nutrition and knowledge in partnership with pet professionals. The strategic ambition is to serve 50m pets, increase Customer NPS to over 70%, and reduce 30% carbon footprint by 2030. These ambitions call for capabilities enabling sustainable omni-channel growth, inventory turnover ratio improvement, real-time analytics and visibility driven by data, channel expansion seamlessly integrated, and confirmed customer satisfaction in line with the quality and passion we put in our products.

To enable OGSM 2030, a Business Transformation program called EOS was launched in 2023 to make a step change in a vast number of critical business processes, supported by world-class digital solutions and data. To create value, a dedicated organization was created to ensure quality, efficiency, governance, visibility, and transparency. This transformation is led from the top of the organization down to every unit.

This role is part of the EOS Regional Deployment organization and is responsible for creating the S4 and Edge Systems testing strategy, orchestrating the test plan with all different workstreams in collaboration with SIs, COEs, GPOs, Regional Business Teams, MGS, and Local Key Users. This role will also oversee the test executions, tracking progress and removing roadblocks.

What are we looking for?

• College Degree in IT
• 7+ years of experience leading end-to-end tests for ERP projects
• SAP Testing Expertise (FUT, Security Test, SIT, UAT)
• Experience with SAP Test Automation tools
• Knowledge on Test Management Tools
• Demonstrable experience of delivering through others and creating collaborative relationships.
• Track record of engaging and influencing stakeholders and external resources in an ambiguous environment.
• Good communication, especially in English, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a flexible and changing environment, manage multiple activities and priorities, and work well under pressure.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Define the test strategy, objectives, scope, and approach, in collaboration with System Integrator.
• Develop a test plan including timelines, resources, and entry/exit criteria.
• Identify the test environments and data requirements.
• Select appropriate testing tools and frameworks.
• Coordinate the test plan, driving the work with the different Project Workstreams and monitoring progress.
• Ensure clear communication between stakeholders.
• Coordinate the development of test scenarios, test cases, and test scripts.
• Oversee functional, integration, security regression, UAT, and performance testing.
• Validate end-to-end business processes and workflows.
• Identify, log, and track bugs and issues.
• Work closely with developers to ensure timely resolution of defects.
• Manage defect triage meetings.
• Conduct risk-based testing to prioritize critical business processes.
• Support business users during UAT execution.
• Gather feedback and ensure business requirements are met.
• Facilitate UAT sign-off and readiness for deployment.
• Ensure major issues found in security testing are resolved.
• Track and report test progress, defects, and risks.
• Provide test completion reports and sign-off recommendations.
• Identify process improvements for future testing cycles.
• Implement best practices and automation strategies.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose-driven company, where we're 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.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.