SAP S/4HANA Test Automation Manager (f/m/div.)

Bosch Home Comfort Portugal; Aveiro; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work conditions

Hybrid work system

Health insurance

Career progression

Discounts for employees

On-site canteen

Job summary

Bosch Home Comfort Portugal in Aveiro, Portugal, is hiring a SAP S/4HANA Test Automation Manager to lead the automation strategy for the S/4HANA transformation program. The role is hybrid, full-time, working with cross-functional teams across SAP and related applications.

You will define standards, KPIs and governance for automated testing, drive AI-enabled testing initiatives, and collaborate with Data Management and SAP Process Expert teams to ensure test data readiness and scalable automation.

Qualifications

• Experience in SAP test automation and quality assurance in complex transformations.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA and end-to-end business processes.
• Knowledge of test data management and KPIs for testing.
• International or large-scale SAP transformation project experience.

Responsibilities

• Define and continuously develop the test automation strategy for the SAP S/4HANA transformation program.
• Establish standards, governance and best practices for automated testing with reusable assets.
• Govern and further develop the test automation tool landscape across SAP and integrations.
• Define and monitor KPIs including automation coverage and release readiness.

Skills

SAP test strategy

Governance & standards

Test automation leadership

KPI definition

Education

Degree in Business Informatics

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Software Engineering

Degree in Process Management

Tools

SAP Solution Manager Test Suite

SAP Cloud ALM

Nova

Conduct.AI

Job description

Job Summary

Title: SAP S/4HANA Test Automation Manager (f/m/div.)

Location: Aveiro, Portugal

Division: Home Comfort

Work Mode: Hybrid

Field of work: Engineering

Job posted: 2026-10-26

Job ID: REF299446J

Working time: Full-time

Contract Type: Limited

Responsibilities

• Define and continuously develop the test automation strategy for the SAP S/4HANA transformation program.
• Establish standards, frameworks, governance and best practices for automated testing, including reusable test assets, libraries and testing accelerators.
• Govern and further develop the test automation tool landscape, driving harmonized approaches across SAP and integrated applications.
• Define and monitor relevant test automation KPIs, including automation coverage, execution efficiency, defect reduction, release readiness and return on investment.
• Drive the integration of SAP Solution Manager with supporting testing platforms.
• Promote the adoption of AI-enabled testing approaches within the S/4HANA transformation.
• Collaborate with AI initiatives to identify relevant use cases across test creation, maintenance, execution, defect analysis and regression testing.
• Work closely with Data Management, Migration and SAP Process Expert teams to ensure test data readiness, automated provisioning and effective lifecycle management.
• Encourage reusable, scalable and sustainable automation approaches across the transformation program.

Qualifications

Education

Degree in Business Informatics, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Process Management or a related field.

Experience

• Relevant experience in SAP test automation, test management or quality assurance within complex transformation environments.
• Experience working with SAP S/4HANA and end-to-end business processes.
• Experience with SAP Solution Manager Test Suite, test automation, quality metrics or test data management.
• Experience contributing to international or large-scale SAP transformation projects.
• Experience coordinating different technical and business stakeholders in complex project environments.

Know-how

• Strong understanding of SAP test automation strategies, frameworks and governance.
• Knowledge of the SAP Solution Manager Test Suite and its role within the testing landscape.
• Understanding of test automation KPIs, automation coverage, defect metrics and release readiness.
• Knowledge of test data management and automated test data provisioning.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled testing approaches and their potential application across test creation, maintenance, execution, regression testing and defect analysis.
• Experience with technologies or initiatives such as SAP Cloud ALM, Nova or Conduct.AI is an advantage.
• Ability to translate complex testing challenges into scalable standards, processes and automation solutions.

Languages

• Fluent English, written and spoken.
• German language skills are an advantage.

Working Style and Methods

• You combine strategic thinking with a hands-on understanding of test automation.
• You approach complex transformation topics in a structured, analytical and solution-oriented way.
• You are comfortable defining standards and governance while collaborating with different business and technical teams.
• You use data and KPIs to evaluate test effectiveness and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• You are confident facilitating discussions and aligning stakeholders across an international transformation environment.

Personality

• You are curious about new technologies and motivated to explore how automation and AI can improve software quality and testing.
• You communicate complex topics clearly and adapt your communication to different stakeholders.
• You take ownership and proactively drive topics from strategy through implementation.
• You enjoy connecting people, processes and technology to create scalable solutions.
• You are collaborative and comfortable working across different functions, countries and areas of expertise.

Additional Information

• Willingness to travel internationally.

Benefits

• Flexible work conditions
• Hybrid work system
• Exchange with colleagues around the world
• Health insurance and medical office on site (general surgeon, psychology, physiotherapy, general clinic)
• Training opportunities (p.e., technical training, foreign languages training) & certifications
• Opportunities for career progression and continuous professional development
• Access to great discounts in partnerships and Bosch products
• Sports and health related activities
• Flexible benefits platform
• Free parking lot
• Canteen
• Free Parking
• Supported employee car park on site, free bicycle parking in the courtyard, secure bicycle parking space for rent, e-bike charging stations
• Health Insurance
• Flexible and mobile working
• Flexitime and modern working time models ranging from part-time to job sharing, home office and incorporated window days off
• Wide range of health and sports activities
• Training opportunities & Certifications
• Exchange with colleagues around the world
• Company doctor on site
• Occupational health care and counselling by internal medical staff, free vaccinations, attractive health insurance, psychosocial and therapeutic counselling, personal health care, workshops and lectures on the subject of health, company pension scheme from the 3rd year at Bosch
• Discounts for employees
• Discounted purchasing conditions with us and our partner companies, subsidised cultural and leisure events
• Catering facilities on site
• Healthy and tasty meals at subsidised prices in our company restaurant and cafeteria, free coffee in our coffee kitchens

Company Information

Welcome to Aveiro. Aveiro, the city of sweet egg pasteries and beautifull canal and sea sceneries, is the location of Bosch Home Comfort in Portugal. Joining more than 1500 associates in manufacturing and research and development of water heating solutions. We have the global competence center for water heaters development in our site and an R&D engineering center where we develop new and innovative solutions for our products. Working for global projects and gathering two Bosch divisions, in Aveiro also develop software solutions for our Mobility Aftermarket division.

The Bosch Group has more than 400 000 employees around the world, present in 60 countries, and we are proud to impact people’s lives and to work towards a more sustainable future.

In the city of Aveiro, Bosch has one of its biggest production sites for Bosch Home Comfort division, as well as a Research and Development Center for new and improved heating solutions for the residential segment. With more than 1400 employees, focused on innovation, sustainability and collaboration, Bosch Aveiro joins together experts in diverse areas, from mechanical engineering to connectivity and software solutions, as well as industrialization and quality.

At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our promise to our associates is rock-solid: we grow together, we enjoy our work, and we inspire each other. Join in and feel the difference in mindsets, cultures, generations, identities and perspectives. Everyone should bring their authenticity and work together respectfully. Bosch is an employer that values diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and we can provide reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process and in the performance of professional activity. By including everyone and ensuring equal opportunities we unleash our full potential.