Test Automation Lead

Mars IS UK; Taplow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company in Taplow is seeking an experienced Testing Lead for the SAP S/4HANA project. You will manage test strategy and execution across multiple sectors, ensuring adherence to high standards. Ideal candidates have strong knowledge of testing processes and significant experience in large-scale SAP projects. An engaging environment and competitive salary await you.

Benefits

Best-in-class learning and development support

Competitive salary and benefits package

Access to Mars University

Qualifications

• Profound knowledge of testing management processes and standards.
• Experience in complex transformation projects, particularly SAP.
• Ability to define and manage comprehensive testing plans.

Responsibilities

• Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc.
• Collaborate and define Test Strategy with testing teams.
• Manage delivery of multiple deployments across segments.
• Develop comprehensive test plans for various testing phases.
• Review test scope to ensure requirements are met.

Skills

Testing management processes

Experience in Testing Lead role

Understanding of S/4HANA roadmap

Organizational skills

Ability to define comprehensive testing plans

Job description

Job Description:

Overview

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.

Program focus

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.

What are we looking for?

Have profound knowledge of testing management processes and standards.

• Experience in Testing Lead role in complex transformation projects with emphasis on large scale SAP projects.
• Excellent understanding of S/4HANA product roadmap and knowledge of relevant delivery methods for SAP (waterfall, hybrid agile, agile).
• Be very well organized with experience in effectively setting deadlines, delegating and assigning responsibilities followed by monitoring, summarizing, aligning and communicating the testing plans status across various stakeholder groups ensuring clear ownership is established for all activities.
• Have the ability and experience in defining comprehensive testing plans that outline the sequence of tasks, timelines, dependencies, and resource requirements securing technical integrations and business continuity. You need to have attention to detail and resilience in negotiating through the cross-stream requirements and alignment to build an executable and successful testing plan.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team.
• Digital Core Test Strategy: Collaborate and define Test Strategy working with testing team members that will be used for all future Mars deployment.
• Test Management: Manage the delivery of multiple deployments across Segments (Petcare, Corporate, Snacking & Food). Provide Governance and Guidance to Deployment teams to ensure the Digital Core Test Strategy is adopted and adhered to during the implementation of S/4HANA. Provide management and coordination across multiple System Integrator and Business Integrator to ensure delivery meets the expectations of Mars.
• Test Planning & Strategy: Develop and implement comprehensive test plans for SAP projects, covering various testing phases like unit testing, system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), and go-live validation. Manage any conflicts in timelines with key stakeholders.
• Test Scope: Review test scope coverage meets test requirements.
• Test Execution & Management: Review the execution of test plans, manage test environments, and ensure that tests are conducted effectively and efficiently.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented associates, guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose-driven company, building 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.

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