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Illumina · 2 weeks ago

SAP Test Lead - S/4HANA Transformation

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$106K/yr - $158K/yr

5+ years exp

Illumina is a company focused on expanding access to genomic technology to improve health equity globally. They are seeking a SAP Test Lead to oversee testing and quality assurance for the migration from SAP ECC to S/4 HANA, ensuring successful delivery of program objectives and collaborating with internal teams and stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

Design and implement comprehensive testing strategies for SAP S/4 HANA solutions to meet business objectives

Define and implement the overall SAP automated and manual testing strategy for all phases – including unit, integration, system, regression, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

Clearly communicate the goals and objectives of the testing program to the broader program team

Lead and mentor a cross-functional team of testers, including a global team of system integrator testing resources

Ensure effective resource allocation, provide performance feedback, and oversee the entire SAP testing project lifecycle

Act as a strategic advisor on the ERP initiative, leveraging team members and the System Integrator team to achieve key milestones are deliver quality results

Facilitate collaboration, bring the right people together, and escalate appropriately to resolve any complex problems and challenges

Oversee the testing and implementation of the SAP S/4 HANA from the ECC including all ancillary systems and applications

Plan and execute test strategies, manage testing teams, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure that testing outcomes align with business goals

Validate outcomes with team, share alternative perspectives, and act on feedback

Maintain operational excellence while engaging with key stakeholders

Identify opportunities for improvement in security, controls, and processes within SAP environment

Monitor test progress, report on defect trends, risks, and issues to senior management and other key stakeholders across the program

Prepare clear and concise reports and presentations to communicate status, findings, risks, and recommendations to the program team and stakeholders

Ensure all testing processes and deliverables comply with quality standards, regulatory and audit requirements, project governance, and adhere to Illumina’s standards and best practices

Guide teams through intricate testing methodologies and business application integration

Contribute to thought leadership on testing tools and industry practices

Drive initiatives for test automation and continuous improvement to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness

Continuously improve test automation frameworks and testing processes

Innovate and refine testing processes to achieve exceptional results

Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities

Identify, manage, and escalate project risk factors and issues that arise during testing throughout the multi-year initiative

Qualification

SAP ExpertiseTest Management ToolsProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsAgile/Scrum ExperienceAPI Testing ToolsSalesforce ExperienceProblem-Solving

Required

Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience in progressive roles managing IT teams including quality assurance and controls with software/systems development processes with a Bachelor's degree

SAP ECC experience along with manual and automation testing and quality assurance experience leading test methodologies and business application integrations

Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes and familiarity with testing frameworks and tools including expertise in automation tools and scripting languages

Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments

Experience with testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines

Deep knowledge of SAP business processes, configuration, and integration points, especially with solutions such as S/4HANA, MDG, ECC, and others

Experience utilizing data analytics tools and automation to enhance testing efficiency and analyze results

Proficiency with industry-standard tools, including Worksoft, ValGenesis, and Atlassian's Jira/Confluence

Excellent mentoring and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

Strong ability to tackle complex testing challenges and resolve unforeseen issues

Experience in end-to-end test management: planning, coordinating, and executing test activities within SAP environments; adept at guiding projects from initiation to completion