Test Automation Lead

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

Job summary

A global leader in the food and pet care industry is seeking a Testing Lead to oversee SAP S/4HANA implementations. The candidate will manage delivery across multiple segments, develop comprehensive test plans, and ensure effective test execution. The ideal candidate possesses superb organizational skills and has significant experience with SAP projects. Join a purpose-driven company offering competitive salaries and development support.

Benefits

Access to in-house Mars University

Industry competitive salary and benefits package

Purpose-driven environment

Qualifications

• Experience in Testing Lead role for large scale SAP projects.
• Excellent understanding of S/4HANA product roadmap.
• Proven organizational skills and experience in managing timelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of multiple SAP deployments across segments.
• Develop and implement comprehensive test plans for SAP projects.
• Review test execution and manage testing environments.

Skills

Experience in Testing Lead role

Excellent understanding of S/4HANA

Ability to set deadlines and delegate

Experience in defining testing plans

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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• 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.