Portfolio Test Manager SAP

A leading Independent IT Infrastructure and Services Consultancy is looking for a Portfolio Test Manager (SAP) for a 3-month contract initially

The Portfolio Test Manager will communicate, agree and implement the Test Strategy & Execution standard test processes across multiple departments in Group Infrastructure Services, ensuring all change from minor operational changes to complex programs go through the standard test process.

Provide test management support for multiple projects delivering the test plan (Scope, testers, test environments, test data), resources, test schedule, test progress reporting.

Responsible for functionally managing a team of test managers to deliver projects within the portfolio.

Experience Required

Minimum 5 - years Test Manager and Defect Management experience

SAP expertise in Logistics SD&MM, Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) procedures including Cash, AR, AP, Taxes, Treasury

hands-on experience of FI/CO configuration & testing

Knowledge of Prince 2 methodology

ISTQB Foundation (CTFL) certification

Knowledge of ISO-IEC-IEEE 29119 and / or TMMi

Knowledge of ITIL v3 Service Validation & Testing

Use of formal Test Management tools (e.g Quality centre or Spira)

Detailed knowledge of formal Test Management methodologies, processes and approaches

Good demonstrable negotiating and influencing skills to deal with sensitive customer issues and manage stakeholders

Ability to present to internal and external audiences

Demonstrable time and organisational skills (working with limited supervision), good leadership and coaching skills

Proven ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

Desirable

Knowledge of SAP HCM

Knowledge of Materials Management, Sales and Distribution and Logistics Execution

Excellent analytical skills comparable to business analysts able to understand e2e solutions

Experience in working within a globally diverse team

ITIL v3 Intermediate Level, Prince 2 or PMI certified

Experience as a Test Analyst or Project Manager

Experience of performance and non-functional testing

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