SAP Test Manager

SAP Test Manager is required ASAP by our clientTis is a one off opportunity to join a very large SAP programme based in Dubai , on site 3 days with remote options 2 days per weekThe successful candidate will have overall responsibility for overseeing the quality assurance, test planning, and execution phases of forthcoming SAP releases, upgrades, and digital transformation projects.Core ResponsibilitiesStrategy & Planning: Define end-to-end SAP test strategies, frameworks, test levels, and risk-based testing approachesTest Execution Management: Lead testing phases including System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), regression, performance, and data migration testingDefect Lifecycle Management: Oversee tracking, triage, and resolution of system defects across functional and technical teamsAutomation & Tools: Drive the adoption of test automation frameworks (such as Tricentis Tosca, Worksoft, or SAP Solution Manager / SolManStakeholder & Governance Reporting: Provide senior leadership with daily or weekly status reports on test readiness, cutover plans, and go-live risksCross-Functional Coordination: Partner with SAP functional modules (FI/CO, MM, SD, PP, SuccessFactors, Ariba), BASIS, security teams, and external middlewareRequired Skills & QualificationsSAP Ecosystem Knowledge: Deep familiarity with SAP S/4HANA, ERP, Cloud solutions, and SAP Activate or SolMan methodologies.Testing Certifications: ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board) certification or SAP-specific testing credentials.Tool Proficiency: Experience with test management and automation tools like SAP Solution Manager, Jira, HP ALM, or Tricentis Tosca.Leadership & Communication: Strong capability to manage multi-site or offshore/onshore testing teams and communicate risk to business stakeholders.