Test Lead

Polypipe Limited; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Holiday purchase scheme

Life Assurance x3 of annual salary

Pension contribution matched up to 8%

Genuit Sharesave scheme

Job summary

Genuit Group is seeking an experienced Test Lead to own the end-to-end testing strategy across a major SAP S/4 HANA transformation programme. You will govern the testing lifecycle, align cross-functional teams, and ensure a stable, high-quality SAP landscape from day one.

You will lead testing across SAP S/4 HANA and connected systems, manage delivery partner testing workstreams, and drive accountability for quality, timelines, and defect resolution.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading testing within large-scale SAP implementations, migrations, or S/4 HANA programmes.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience managing systems integrators and third-party partners.
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies including functional, regression, performance, security, and automation testing.
• Experience with test management, automation, and defect tracking tools.
• Knowledge of system architecture and CI/CD principles.

Responsibilities

• Own and govern the end-to-end test strategy, environments, cycles, and readiness criteria.
• Lead cross-functional and cross-system testing activities across SAP S/4 HANA and connected systems.
• Manage delivery partner testing workstreams and drive accountability for quality, timelines, and defect resolution.
• Ensure comprehensive end-to-end business process and integration testing.
• Act as the single point of accountability for testing progress, risks, issues, and programme readiness.

Skills

Testing leadership

Stakeholder management

S/4 HANA testing

Test management

Automation testing

Tools

CI/CD tools

Defect tracking tools

Job description

Closing Date for Application: Thursday 10/09/2026

At Genuit Group, we are focused on creating a more sustainable built environment. This means increasing resilience as buildings adapt to the challenges of climate change, while also reducing the impact the built environment has on the environment. As a growing FTSE 250 business with global ambitions, Genuit offers the opportunity to work across multiple construction sectors within the Group and be part of shaping the future direction of the organisation

We are seeking an experienced Test Lead to take ownership of the end-to-end testing strategy across a major S/4 HANA transformation programme. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful delivery of a stable, high-quality SAP landscape while supporting business continuity from day one. As the programme's testing authority, you will establish governance frameworks, coordinate multiple stakeholders, oversee delivery partner performance, and ensure the successful implementation of a robust, enterprise-wide SAP solution. You will work closely with business stakeholders, SMEs, technology teams, and external delivery partners to drive successful programme outcomes.

What you'll be doing

• Own and govern the end-to-end test strategy, quality standards, environments, test cycles, and readiness criteria.
• Lead cross-functional and cross-system testing activities across SAP S/4 HANA and connected systems.
• Manage delivery partner testing workstreams and drive accountability for quality, timelines, and defect resolution.
• Ensure comprehensive end-to-end business process and integration testing.
• Act as the single point of accountability for testing progress, risks, issues, and programme readiness.

What we're looking for

• Proven experience leading testing within large-scale SAP implementations, migrations, or S/4 HANA programmes.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience managing systems integrators and third-party partners.
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies including functional, regression, performance, security, and automation testing.
• Experience with test management, automation, and defect tracking tools.
• Knowledge of system architecture and CI/CD principles.

Our Benefits

• Entitled to 25 days holiday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Life Assurance x3 of annual salary
• Pension contribution matched up to 8% - Save as you earn
• Genuit Sharesave scheme

Here at the Genuit Group we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group's success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool.

We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale.

Here at Genuit we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group's success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. Our people are central to us which is why we’re passionate about building a culture of trust and innovation. We operate a decentralised business model where each Genuit Business attracts, nurtures, and retains local talent, becoming experts in their field. It is our people who will ensure that our success is sustainable, supporting each other and being flexible and responsive to the demands of our customers and the marketplace.