SAP Test Manager (Governance, Strategy & Automation Lead) (f/m/div.)

Bosch Group; Portugal; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work conditions

Hybrid work system

Health insurance

Training opportunities

Career progression

Access to discounts

Sports activities

Flexible benefits platform

Free parking

Canteen

Job summary

Bosch Group in Portugal is seeking an experienced SAP Test Manager to lead enterprise-wide test governance and automation initiatives for SAP transformation. Responsibilities include defining test strategy, managing the full testing lifecycle, and collaborating with international teams. The ideal candidate has extensive SAP testing experience, ideally with S/4HANA, and is fluent in English. This role offers flexible work conditions, hybrid setup, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in SAP Testing and Quality Assurance.
• Several years in Test Management or Test Governance roles.
• Proven involvement in full‑cycle SAP S/4HANA implementations.

Responsibilities

• Define enterprise-wide SAP test strategy covering end-to-end business processes.
• Lead automation design using Worksoft Certify for process automation.
• Oversee complete lifecycle of SAP projects, including testing phases.

Skills

SAP testing expertise

Test governance

Automation design

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Collaboration in international teams

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Engineering

Tools

Worksoft Certify

OpenText ALM

SAP Solution Manager

JIRA

Microsoft Power BI

Job description

SAP Test Manager

We are seeking a seasoned SAP Test Manager to lead enterprise-wide test governance, strategy, and automation initiatives for a large-scale SAP transformation program. This role will ensure end‑to‑end quality across the digital core transformation, including data integrations, Fiori enablement, and global template rollouts.

Key Responsibilities

1. SAP Test Strategy & Governance

• Define enterprise‑wide SAP (ECC & S/4 HANA) test strategy covering end‑to‑end business processes, RICEFW objects, SAP Fiori applications, and cross‑system integrations.
• Establish a governance model aligned with SAP Activate methodology phases.
• Define regression strategy for ECC to S/4 coexistence landscapes.
• Support quality gates, defining and delivering KPIs, risk frameworks, rules and controls.

2. Automation Strategy & Leadership (Worksoft Certify)

• Define and implement an enterprise test automation roadmap.
• Lead automation design using Worksoft Certify for end‑to‑end process automation, regression pack automation, data‑driven test scenarios, and Fiori and GUI automation.
• Establish automation coverage targets and ROI tracking.
• Integrate the automation suite with OT ALM, SolMan, and Jira for traceability.
• Drive reduction of manual regression effort and improve efficiency.
• Mentor automation architects and build internal automation capability.

3. End‑to‑End Transformation Test Management

• Oversee complete lifecycle of SAP projects: System Integration Testing, User Acceptance Testing, Regression (manual & automated), Integration Testing, Performance & Volume Testing, and Go‑live Testing.
• Lead defect triage governance and risk‑based prioritization.
• Ensure production defect leakage is minimized.

4. Tools & ALM Governance

• Govern and optimize usage of OpenText ALM, SAP Solution Manager Test Suite, and JIRA.
• Ensure requirement‑to‑defect traceability across tools.
• Establish a harmonized reporting model across global SAP projects.

5. Reporting & Executive Dashboards

• Develop real‑time dashboards in Microsoft Power BI for overall test status, automation progress, regression execution trends, defect leakage metrics, and Go‑live readiness KPIs.
• Provide Steering Committee‑level quality insights and predictive risk indicators.

6. Stakeholder & Vendor Leadership

• Collaborate with Program Directors, Project Managers, Business Process Owners, Functional Leads, Automation Partners, and business users across regions.
• Prepare and deliver stakeholder reports providing complete transparency.
• Support project managers in conducting go/no‑go assessments.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a comparable field.

Experience

• Extensive experience in SAP Testing and Quality Assurance.
• Several years in Test Management or Test Governance roles.
• Proven involvement in full‑cycle SAP S/4HANA implementations or conversions.
• Experience working in global, distributed environments.

Know‑how

• Strong expertise in SAP test automation, especially with Worksoft Certify.
• Experience designing automation frameworks and optimizing regression testing.
• Familiarity with OpenText ALM, SAP Solution Manager (Test Suite & ChaRM), JIRA, and Power BI.
• Knowledge of SAP modules (e.g., FICO, MM, SD, PP, EWM) is a plus.

Languages

• Fluent in English.

Working Style and Methods

• Structured, analytical, and results‑oriented approach.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in dynamic environments.
• Strong collaboration skills in cross‑functional and international teams.

Personality

• Confident communicator with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Inclusive mindset and openness to different perspectives.
• Proactive, solution‑oriented, and resilient.

Benefits

• Flexible work conditions.
• Hybrid work system.
• Exchange with colleagues around the world.
• Health insurance and medical office on site.
• Training opportunities and certifications.
• Opportunities for career progression and continuous professional development.
• Access to discounts in partnerships and Bosch products.
• Sports and health related activities.
• Flexible benefits platform.
• Free parking lot.
• Canteen.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Bosch is an employer that values diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and 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.