SAP Test Lead

Aqilea; Solna kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Aqilea in Sweden is seeking an experienced SAP Test Lead to join our program test team, supporting a large ERP SAP S/4HANA transformation in the paper and pulp industry. You will drive test planning and execution across phases, lead testers, and manage incidents and defects.

The role is part of the Test Center of Excellence and reports to the central Test Manager. Fluency in English and Swedish is required, with a start date of 2026-11-02 and an end date of 2027-03-31.

Qualifications

• Documented Test management experience, ISTQB or equivalent.
• Strong SDLC and testing methodologies, Agile experience a plus.
• Experience leading testing in large, complex transformations.
• Excellent documentation and reporting skills.
• Fluency in English and Swedish required.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive test plans with CoE and stakeholders.
• Lead tester teams and monitor progress, ensuring productivity.
• Oversee test execution across phases, starting with UAT.
• Manage defects and incidents; ensure timely resolution with partners.
• Communicate testing progress, risks, and issues to project stakeholders.
• Provide leadership for test data coordination within the CoE.

Skills

Test leadership

Test management

Communication skills

Documentation

SDLC knowledge

Agile testing

Data quality

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Strategic mindset

Team management

Education

Bachelor or Master degree in applicable area

Job description

About The Assignment

We are looking for an experienced Test Lead to join our program test team supporting a large ERP (SAP S/4HANA) transformation in the paper and pulp industry. The Test Lead will drive test planning and execution across test phases, lead teams of testers, manage incidents and defects, and provide communication and training related to testing. The role is part of the Test Center of Excellence and reports to the central Test Manager.

Role: SAP Test Lead

Job Ref Id: JD-1277

Competence level: Senior

Start date: 2026-11-02

End date: 2027-03-31

Extension option: Yes

Scope: 100%

Location: Solna

Language: English, Swedish

Application deadline: 2026-10-31

Number of consultants: 1

Security clearance: No

We are looking for an experienced Test Lead to join our program test team supporting a large ERP (SAP S/4HANA) transformation in the paper and pulp industry. The Test Lead will drive test planning and execution across test phases, lead teams of testers, manage incidents and defects, and provide communication and training related to testing. The role is part of the Test Center of Excellence and reports to the central Test Manager.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive test plan with the Test CoE team, including scope, requirements and testing methods.
• Lead teams of testers and monitor test progress, ensuring team members are trained and productive.
• Oversee execution of test cases and coordinate with BPL/SME, solution architects, developers and other stakeholders to prioritize and schedule testing activities.
• Lead and drive test execution in different test phases, initially covering user acceptance testing.
• Oversee defect management: document, track and follow up on issues to ensure timely resolution with the implementation partner and development team.
• Ensure effective communication and regular reporting of testing progress, risks and issues to project stakeholders.
• Provide leadership support and advocacy for test methodology and test data coordination within the Test CoE.

Requirements

Mandatory

• Documented Test management e.g. ISTQB certification or similar education and communication skills
• Bachelor or Master degree in applicable area is preferred
• Proven experience as a leader in managing test in a large complex transformation program
• Strong understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC) and different testing methodologies. Advantage of experience in testing in an agile methodology.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end test data quality management.
• Extensive experience and understanding of large global ERP standard system processes and it is an advantage if you have experience with SAP.
• System implementation experience is required, experience in process industry is preferred.
• Excellent documentation skills to maintain clear and concise records of testing activities. This includes writing test plans, test cases, and test reports.
• Strong test management abilities, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage timelines, and meet deadlines.
• Experience in larger Test management tool.
• Fluency in English and Swedish in both verbal and written.
• Strong leadership and team management skills and excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships.
• Excellent analytical skills and you should have a keen eye for detail and be able to think critically to evaluate the quality.
• Excellent problem-solving skills is vital. Be able to think outside the box and come up with innovative solutions to overcome testing challenges.
• Hands-on problem-solving abilities and a strategic mindset.

Nice-to-have

• Bachelor or Master degree in applicable area is preferred
• Experience in testing in an agile methodology.
• Experience in process industry is preferred.