Principal Consultant

Role – Lead/Principal Consultant
Technology – SAP S4 HANA, TOSCA
Location – Erlangen / Frankfurt, Germany
Compensation – Competitive (including bonus)

Job Description

We’re seeking a Senior Test Manager responsible for end-to-end testing strategy, governance, and delivery for large-scale S/4HANA transformation program, driving industrialized testing, automation adoption and global coordination across multiple releases and rollouts.
Over 15+ years total experience with proficiency in strategizing, planning, stakeholders management and onsite-offshore coordination

Skills

• Proficiency in driving test strategy , planning and execution
• Experience in SAP modules (Any SAP module) - S/4HANA
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong in Test Factory setup & Industrialization and driving continuous improvement through AI in Testing lifecycle
• TOSCA knowledge – good to have

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement comprehensive test strategy, test approach, and QA governance frameworks for large SAP transformation programs.
• Establish entry/exit criteria, quality gates, and risk-based testing models across SIT, UAT, and regression cycles.
• Drive test management excellence aligned to organizational standards and compliance requirements (e.g., LSTR, audit readiness).

Role – Lead/Principal Consultant
Technology – SAP S4 HANA, TOSCA
Location – Erlangen / Frankfurt, Germany
Compensation – Competitive (including bonus)

Job Description

We’re seeking a Senior Test Manager responsible for end-to-end testing strategy, governance, and delivery for large-scale S/4HANA transformation program, driving industrialized testing, automation adoption and global coordination across multiple releases and rollouts.
Over 15+ years total experience with proficiency in strategizing, planning, stakeholders management and onsite-offshore coordination

Skills

• Strong Test Management experience across SAP Transformation program
• Proficiency in driving test strategy , planning and execution
• Experience in SAP modules (Any SAP module) - S/4HANA
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong in Test Factory setup & Industrialization and driving continuous improvement through AI in Testing lifecycle
• TOSCA knowledge – good to have

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement comprehensive test strategy, test approach, and QA governance frameworks for large SAP transformation programs.
• Establish entry/exit criteria, quality gates, and risk-based testing models across SIT, UAT, and regression cycles.
• Drive test management excellence aligned to organizational standards and compliance requirements (e.g., LSTR, audit readiness).

Test Strategy & Governance

• Define and implement comprehensive test strategy, test approach, and QA governance frameworks for large SAP transformation programs.
• Establish entry/exit criteria, quality gates, and risk-based testing models across SIT, UAT, and regression cycles.
• Drive test management excellence aligned to organizational standards and compliance requirements (e.g., LSTR, audit readiness).

Test Planning & Execution Management

• Own end-to-end test planning, scheduling, execution, and reporting across multiple SAP workstreams.
• Manage testing across phases including System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and Regression Testing.
• Monitor progress, track KPIs, and ensure adherence to timelines, scope, and quality targets.

Stakeholder & Program Management

• Act as single point of accountability for all testing deliverables across IT, business, and vendor stakeholders.
• Drive cross-functional coordination between business teams, product teams, and external vendors.
• Provide executive-level reporting on quality metrics, risks, and readiness status.

Defect & Quality Management

• Establish and manage defect lifecycle processes, including triage, prioritization, and resolution tracking.
• Perform defect trend analysis to identify systemic quality issues and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure end-product quality and validate business process integrity across SAP modules.

Automation & Continuous Improvement

• Define and drive test automation strategy, focusing on regression optimization and reusability of test assets.
• Leverage tools such as Tosca, Worksoft, Panaya, or SAP CBTA to improve efficiency and coverage.
• Lead process improvements, shift-left practices, and AI-led testing adoption.

Test Data & Env