Test Manager

Job Summary

Job Description: SAP Project Manager + Test Manager

Role Title

SAP Project Manager & Test Manager (Dual Role)

Experience Level

• E3: 10–15+ years (mandatory)
• Strong experience in end-to-end project delivery + testing governance

Role Overview

This role combines project delivery ownership and end-to-end testing governance for SAP programs (S/4HANA / ECC). The individual is responsible for planning, execution, stakeholder management, and ensuring high-quality releases through structured testing frameworks.

Key KPIs

• On-time project delivery (% milestones met)
• Budget adherence
• Defect density & leakage
• UAT success rate
• Go-live stability (hypercare issues)

Differentiators for HCL / Husqvarna-Type Programs

• Dual accountability: delivery + quality governance

• Strong emphasis on:

• Defect-free releases

• Customer satisfaction

• Managing global teams across geographies

• Focus on automation in testing and delivery

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities 1. Project Management Responsibilities Delivery Ownership Manage end-to-end SAP project lifecycle (Discover → Prepare → Explore → Realize → Deploy → Run) Drive project planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and budgeting Ensure delivery within scope, timeline, cost, and quality targets Governance & Reporting Conduct: Weekly governance calls Steering committee meetings Status reporting to leadership/client Track: Risks, issues, dependencies (RAID log) Milestones and deliverables Stakeholder Management Act as single point of contact for client and leadership Manage cross-functional teams (OTC, P2P, PP/QM, Basis, ABAP, Security) Handle escalations and critical decision-making 2. Test Management Responsibilities Test Strategy & Planning Define overall test strategy: Unit Testing (UT) System Integration Testing (SIT) User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Regression Testing Prepare: Test plans Test scenarios & test cases Test Execution & Quality Control Oversee execution across cycles (SIT/UAT) Ensure: Defect tracking & resolution Entry/Exit criteria compliance Monitor: Test progress Defect leakage & severity trends Test Governance Drive test governance including: Daily/weekly defect triage calls Test status dashboards Ensure alignment with quality standards and release readiness 3. Integration of PM + Testing Functions Align project milestones with testing cycles Ensure quality gates are built into delivery lifecycle Balance: Speed of delivery Quality and stability of releases Drive zero-defect / minimal defect go-live approach 4. Risk & Quality Management Identify and mitigate: Project risks Test-related risks (environment readiness, data issues) Ensure strong cutover and go-live readiness planning 5. Tools & Methodologies Project Tools: MS Project, Jira, Azure DevOps Test Tools: HP ALM, SolMan  Methodologies: SAP Activate, Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid models 7. Documentation & Compliance. Maintain: Project plans, RAID logs, status reports Test strategy, test scripts, defect logs

Skill Requirements

Project Management

• Strong experience in:

• SAP S/4HANA implementations / AMS programs

• Expertise in:

• Project planning and estimation

• Budget and financial tracking

Testing Expertise

• Deep experience in:

• SIT/UAT management

• Defect lifecycle management

• Knowledge of:

• Test automation tools (Tosca preferred)

• Test data management

Domain Expertise

• Good understanding of SAP modules:

• EWM, OTC, P2P, PP/QM, FI integration

• Exposure to global delivery models

Other Requirements

Preferred Certifications

• PMP / PRINCE2
• SAP Activate Project Manager
• ISTQB (Advanced Test Manager preferred)

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and team management
• Excellent communication & stakeholder handling
• Conflict resolution and escalation management

Ability to manage high-pressure go-live situations