SAP Test Manager (Governance, Strategy & Automation Lead) (f/m/div.)

Job Description

We are seeking a seasoned SAP Test Manager to lead enterprise-wide test governance, strategy, and automation initiatives for large-scale SAP transformation program . This role will ensure end-to-end quality across digital core transformation, including data integrations, Fiori enablement, and global template rollouts.

A key expectation of this role is to define and drive the test automation strategy , with strong expertise in Worksoft Certify , along with governance of OpenText ALM , SAP Solution Manager Test Suite , Jira , and executive dashboarding via Power BI .

Your contribution to something big:

• SAP Test Strategy & Governance
• Define enterprise-wide SAP (ECC & S/4 HANA) test strategy covering: End-to-end business processes; RICEFW objects; SAP Fiori applications; Cross-system integrations (SAP & Non-SAP)
• Establish governance model aligned with SAP Activate methodology phases.
• Define regression strategy for ECC to S/4 coexistence landscapes.
• Support quality gates, defining and delivering KPIs, risk frameworks, rules and controls.
• Automation Strategy & Leadership (Worksoft Certify)
• Define and implement enterprise test automation roadmap.
• Lead automation design using Worksoft Certify for: • End-to-end process automation
• Regression pack automation
• Data-driven test scenarios
• Fiori and GUI automation

• Establish automation coverage targets and ROI tracking.
• Integrate automation suite with: • OT ALM / SolMan / Jira for traceability

• Drive reduction of manual regression effort and improve efficiency.
• Mentor automation architects and build internal automation capability.
• End-to-End Transformation Test Management
• Oversee complete lifecycle of SAP projects: • System Integration Testing (SIT)
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Regression (Manual & Automated)
• Integration Testing (SAP & Non-SAP)
• Performance & Volume Testing
• Go-live Testing

• Lead defect triage governance and risk-based prioritization.
• Ensure production defect leakage is minimized.
• Tools & ALM Governance
• Govern and optimize usage of: • OpenText ALM (OT ALM)
• SAP Solution Manager (SolMan – Test Suite)
• JIRA

• Ensure requirement-to-defect traceability across tools.
• Establish harmonized reporting model across global SAP projects.
• Reporting & Executive Dashboards
• Develop real-time dashboards in Microsoft Power BI for: • Overall Test status across projects
• Automation progress status
• Regression execution trends
• Defect leakage metrics
• Go-live readiness KPIs

• Provide Steering Committee-level quality insights and predictive risk indicators.
• Stakeholder & Vendor Leadership
• Collaborate with Program Directors, Project Managers, Business Process Owners, Functional Leads, Automation Partners and business users across regions.
• Prepare and Deliver stakeholder reports providing complete transparency.
• Support project managers to conduct go/no-go assessments.

Qualifications

What distinguishes you:

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a comparable field

Experience

• Extensive experience in SAP Testing and Quality Assurance
• Several years in Test Management or Test Governance roles
• Proven involvement in full-cycle SAP S/4HANA implementations or conversions
• Experience working in global, distributed environments

Know-how

• Strong expertise in SAP test automation, especially with Worksoft Certify
• Experience designing automation frameworks and optimizing regression testing
• Familiarity with tools such as OpenText ALM, SAP Solution Manager (Test Suite & ChaRM), JIRA, and Power BI
• Knowledge of SAP modules (e.g., FICO, MM, SD, PP, EWM) is a plus

Languages

• Fluent in English

Working Style and Methods

• Structured, analytical, and results-oriented approach
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in dynamic environments
• Strong collaboration skills in cross-functional and international teams

Personality

• Confident communicator with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders
• Inclusive mindset and openness to different perspectives
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and resilient

Additional Information

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Work #LikeABosch includes:

⚖️ Flexible work conditions

🔀 Hybrid work system

🌐 Exchange with colleagues around the world

🧑‍⚕️ Health insurance and medical office on site (general surgeon, psychology, physiotherapy, general clinic)

📚 Training opportunities (p.e., technical training, foreign languages training) & certifications

📈 Opportunities for career progression and continuous professional development

💲 Access to great discounts in partnerships and Bosch products

🏋️ Sports and health related activities

💰 Flexible benefits platform

🅿️ Free parking lot

🍽️ Canteen

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