Role: SAP S/4HANA Test Manager
Location: UK or SA
Engagement: Contract
Start: TBC
Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Test Manager to lead testing delivery within a large-scale global SAP transformation programme. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for planning, governing, and executing testing activities across SAP and non-SAP workstreams, ensuring quality, release readiness, and successful go-live outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end test delivery from planning through go-live and hypercare.
- Develop integrated test plans, schedules, quality gates, and governance frameworks.
- Lead SIT, UAT, regression, data migration, cutover, and non-functional testing activities.
- Manage defects, risks, dependencies, and executive-level test reporting.
- Coordinate environments, test data, releases, and cutover rehearsals.
- Drive test automation and reusable regression frameworks using Tricentis or similar tools.
- Lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple suppliers and stakeholders.
- Provide evidence-based go/no-go recommendations and quality assurance insights.
Essential Skills & Experience
- 10+ years in Testing/QA, including 5+ years leading enterprise SAP testing programmes.
- Proven experience delivering at least two SAP S/4HANA implementations, rollouts, or conversions.
- Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, RISE with SAP, testing lifecycles, and release readiness.
- Experience across SIT, UAT, regression, cutover, and data migration testing.
- Strong understanding of SAP business processes, particularly Finance and Procurement. Exposure to Manufacturing, Logistics, or Supply Chain is advantageous.
- Experience with SAP Cloud ALM, enterprise test management tools, and defect governance.
- Tricentis Tosca experience highly desirable.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
InspiredXpert is a specialist IT Talent Solutions company providing high-quality contract or perm talent across software development, cloud, AI, cybersecurity, and data-driven roles. We connect skilled professionals with innovative companies, offering exciting opportunities to work on impactful projects across the globe.
Skills Required
- 10+ years in Testing/QA, including 5+ years leading enterprise SAP testing programmes
- Delivered at least two SAP S/4HANA implementations, rollouts, or conversions
- Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and RISE with SAP
- Experience across SIT, UAT, regression, cutover, and data migration testing
- Strong understanding of SAP business processes, particularly Finance and Procurement
- Experience with SAP Cloud ALM, enterprise test management tools, and defect governance
- Experience driving test automation and reusable regression frameworks (e.g., Tricentis)
- Tricentis Tosca experience
- Exposure to Manufacturing, Logistics, or Supply Chain processes
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills
What We Do
Inspired Testing is a pure-play software testing company that has a dedicated focus on software testing solutions for clients globally. We are driven to solve complex problems with adaptable solutions and collectively tap into shared experiences, creative skills, and world-class expertise. The demand for advanced technologies is accelerating rapidly. Pushing more and more companies to embark on their digital transformation journeys and increasing the need for software testing in quality software engineering. Inspired Testing is an international team of industry specialists united by a single purpose - To Make Way for Potential. Our best-in-class software engineers lead the way in delivering technically relevant, scalable, and fit-for-purpose software testing solutions that give you the confidence to forge ahead. Inspired Testing is the partner of choice for businesses looking to harness digital disruption for sustainable success.
