SAP Test Program Manager – FICO, MM & SD

Cognizant; Bellevue (KY); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

401(k) plan and contributions

Paid holidays and PTO

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking an experienced SAP Test Program Manager to lead end-to-end testing for complex SAP transformation and implementation programs in a hybrid work setting at a Cognizant office in Bellevue, WA.

You will define testing strategy, coordinate across SAP modules (FICO, MM, SD, PP, QM, BW, CRM, SRM), and leverage AI-enabled tools to enhance testing and program management. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 18 years of extensive experience leading quality engineering and testing for SAP applications, including large SAP programs.

Responsibilities

• Define testing approaches, plans, estimates, schedules, metrics, and governance for SAP programs.
• Lead functional, integration, end-to-end, and regression testing across SAP S/4HANA and ECC applications.
• Translate requirements into test scenarios, cases, traceability matrices, and execution plans.
• Coordinate test execution, defect management, status reporting, and risk mitigation across onsite and offshore teams.

Skills

Quality engineering

SAP testing

S/4HANA

FICO MM SD

Test management

Stakeholder communication

Travel readiness

Tools

HP ALM

Jira

Azure DevOps

UFT

Tricentis Tosca

Worksoft

Job description

About the role

As an SAP Test Program Manager -- FICO, MM & SD, you will make an impact by leading end-to-end testing for complex SAP transformation and implementation programs. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering team and work collaboratively with business subject matter experts, client stakeholders, SAP functional teams, and onsite and offshore delivery teams.

You will define the overall testing approach, coordinate execution across integrated SAP business processes, and help ensure the successful delivery of high‑quality SAP solutions. You will also use AI‑enabled tools and approaches to enhance testing and program‑management activities.

In this role, you will

• Develop and manage comprehensive test strategies, test plans, estimates, schedules, metrics, and governance for SAP implementation and migration programs.
• Lead functional, system integration, end‑to‑end, and regression testing across SAP S/4HANA and ECC applications, including integrated business processes involving SAP FICO, MM, SD, PP, QM, BW, CRM, and SRM.
• Partner with business SMEs and SAP functional teams to review business and technical requirements and translate them into test scenarios, test cases, traceability matrices, and execution plans.
• Coordinate test execution, defect management, retesting, status reporting, and risk mitigation across onsite and offshore teams, while proactively communicating issues and dependencies to client stakeholders.
• Leverage test‑management, automation, and AI‑enabled tools to improve test coverage, delivery efficiency, reporting, and overall program management.

Work model

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position in a client or Cognizant office in Bellevue, Washington. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work‑life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you are engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured, we will always be clear about role expectations.

What you need to have to be considered

• 18 years of extensive experience leading quality engineering and testing for SAP applications , including significant managerial experience across large, complex SAP programs .
• Strong experience testing SAP S/4HANA solutions , including ECC‑to‑S/4HANA migration and S/4HANA implementation programs.
• In-depth knowledge of SAP functional and integrated business processes across multiple modules, such as FICO, MM, SD, PP, and QM .
• Experience within the utilities industry, including effective coordination with business stakeholders and client leadership.
• Demonstrated expertise in functional, system integration, end‑to‑end, and regression testing, including test strategy, planning, execution, traceability, defect management, and reporting.
• Experience using test‑management tools such as HP ALM, Jira, or Azure DevOps and automation tools such as UFT, Tricentis Tosca, or Worksoft.
• Strong client‑facing communication, stakeholder‑management, analytical, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to coordinate globally distributed teams.
• Ability to work independently in a hybrid environment and travel for client engagements when required.

These will help you stand out

• Experience or relevant training in applying AI or generative AI tools to quality engineering, test delivery, reporting, or program‑management activities.
• Broader SAP testing experience across modules and platforms such as BW, CRM, SRM, and SAP ECC.
• Experience supporting business development activities, including estimations, requests for proposals, presentations, and capability development.
• Experience delivering SAP programs using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Hands‑on experience designing or implementing SAP test automation using UFT, Tricentis Tosca, or Worksoft.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $95,850 to $152,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long‑term/Short‑term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.