JOB DESCRIPTION

As the SAP Test Manager, you will be a cornerstone of Ford's transition to SAP S/4 HANA. This is not just a migration it is a total transformation of our global supply chain and manufacturing logic. You will oversee the end-to-end testing lifecycle-from Unit and Integration Testing (SIT) to User Acceptance Testing (UAT)-ensuring that every deployment meets Ford's rigorous quality and performance standards.

A critical component of this role is Regression Management. Given the scale of 60+ global sites, you will be responsible for defining a robust regression strategy that ensures new site deployments do not negatively impact established global business processes. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams (Developers, Business Analysts, and Project Managers) to identify high-risk areas, perform impact analysis on SAP transports, and maintain a sustainable automated regression suite. Your leadership will foster an environment of continuous improvement, utilizing automation to drive efficiency and operational excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. End-to-End Test Leadership

Lead planning and execution of SIT, UAT, and regression testing across S/4HANA rollout waves.
Define test scope, scenarios, and detailed test cases aligned to business-critical processes.
Enforce entry/exit criteria, quality gates, and Go/No-Go readiness standards.
Coordinate test cycles, defect triage, and execution tracking across global teams.

2. Automation-Driven Testing Execution

Drive automation-first testing approachleveraging Tricentis Tosca's Vision AI to automate complex UI elementsreducing manual effort and accelerating cycles.
Collaborate with automation teams to design, build, and execute automated test suites using tools such as TOSCA (Tricentis).
Implement Self-Healing AI capabilities within Tosca to reduce maintenance overhead and ensure test stability across dynamic SAP environments.
Utilize GenAI tools (e.g., Tricentis Copilot) to accelerate the creation of test steps and documentation from natural language requirements
Identify and prioritize high-value automation candidates across MM, PP, and integrated processes.
Ensure automation coverage for regression, integration, and critical business scenarios.
Support integration of automation into CI/CD and continuous testing pipelines.

3. Regression & Impact Management

Execute and refine a robust regression strategy for multi-wave global deployments.
Perform change impact analysis on transports, enhancements, and configurations.
Ensure zero regression leakage across existing live sites during new rollouts.
Partner with automation teams to scale and maintain reusable regression suites.

4. Defect & Quality Governance

Own end-to-end defect lifecycle management (logging, triage, prioritization, closure).
Facilitate daily defect triage calls with cross-functional teams.
Monitor and report defect leakage, severity trends, and resolution SLAs.
Drive root cause analysis and preventive quality improvements.

5. Integration, Data & Process Validation

Validate end-to-end business processes across SAP modules and external systems.
Ensure data integrity and reconciliation across interfaces and migration cycles.
Support test data readiness, coordinating with Test Data Management teams.
Validate complex manufacturing scenarios (MRP, JIT, sequencing, shop-floor integration).

6. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with:
- SAP Functional teams (MM, PP, FICO, SD, EWM)
- Technical & Integration teams
- Business stakeholders for UAT validation
- Cutover and release management teams
Translate business requirements into executable test scenarios.
Ensure alignment across distributed global teams and vendors.

7. Agile & Delivery Excellence

Operate within an Agile/SAFe framework, aligning testing with sprint and release cadences.
Use tools like JIRA and ALM for backlog, defect tracking, and reporting.
Provide real-time visibility into test progress, risks, and readiness.

8. Team Leadership & Capability Building

Lead and coordinate global test analysts and automation engineers.
Provide hands-on guidance and mentoring on test design and automation practices.
Drive continuous improvement and shift-left testing culture.
Ensure high productivity, accountability, and quality standards across teams.

9. Contribution to SAP Test Factory Setup & Industrialization

Design, build, and operationalize a centralized SAP Test Factory with global delivery capabilities.
Define standardized operating models, KPIs, SLAs, and governance frameworks.
Implement scalable resource models (onshore/offshore/hybrid) to support multi-wave deployments.
Drive toolchain standardization (e.g., ALM, JIRA, automation tools like Tosca) and integrate them into a unified quality platform.
Enable continuous testing and DevOps integration for SAP landscapes.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications & Experience

10-14 years of SAP testing experience, including leadership roles.
Strong expertise in SAP S/4HANA testing, particularly in MM and/or PP modules.
Proven experience in automation-led testing using tools such as TOSCA (Tricentis).
Hands-on experience in SIT, UAT, regression, and integration testing for large-scale programs.
Demonstrated ability to drive automation adoption and scale regression suites.
Strong understanding of test data management and environment dependencies.
Experience in multi-site, global SAP rollouts, preferably on RISE with SAP.
Deep knowledge of automotive/manufacturing processes (MRP, supply chain, MES integration).
Proficiency in JIRA, ALM, or similar tools.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Leadership Competencies

Execution Excellence: Ability to deliver high-quality outcomes under tight timelines and complex dependencies.
Automation Mindset: Strong focus on scalability, reusability, and continuous testing.
Risk Management: Proactive identification and mitigation of functional and technical risks.
Stakeholder Influence: Ability to align business and IT stakeholders in high-pressure environments.
People Leadership: Experience leading distributed teams and fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.

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