SAP Test Manager/SAP BW Test Lead

SAP Test Manager/SAP BW Test Lead - to deliver APAC SAP BW Testing for an industry leader, end user environment. Long term contract, 12 months+, excellent rates, open to all nationalities eligible to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

*Lead a team of SAP Testers & SAP BW resources in an onshore and offshore model across the Asia Pacific and Japan region
*Accountable for the development of the testing strategy including the plan and approach for the documentation and execution of the required testing cycles relevant to the Asia-Pacific SAP BW template deployment within the Program Life Cycle.
*Accountable for complete and accurate creation and execution of the Asia-Pacific SAP BW Program's testing strategy and defect resolution life cycle including regression, integration, user acceptance and performance testing
*Accountable to ensure the Asia-Pacific test execution proceeds according to Program Schedule and defects are resolved in a timely way
*Accountable to test both the SAP Solution and other impacted production application(s) to meet the language requirements and integration supported by the SAP Solution for the in-scope business locations
*Accountable for complete and accurate development and execution of test strategy, plans, and scripts/cases
*Accountable to manage, track, and resolve testing related Risks and Issues
*Accountable for all testing tools required (HP ALM/HP QC) during the Asia-Pacific Program Life Cycle
*Support the global resolution of test defects in a timely way
*Ensure test execution proceeds according to Asia-Pacific Integrated Program Schedule and timeline
*Support the development of datasheets and test scripts to be used for Asia-Pacific User Acceptance Testing

Experience required

* Ability to lead a team of SAP Testers & SAP BW resources in an onshore and offshore
*Strong background in SAP BW Techno/functional implementation or SAP Testing
*Experience leading at least 1 SAP BW project with hands-on SAP BW testing
*Experience managing SAP testing for both implementation and upgrade projects
*Strong experience with using HP ALM/HP QC for planning, reporting and managing test execution and defect management
*Comfortable in both strategic and hands-on roles - eg able to coach client teams in assembly of their test scope, approach and logistics, bringing practical SAP experience and examples to bear
*Experience managing SAP BW testing in multiple Asia Pacific cultures preferred
*Experience working with Build and Test 'Factory' teams on SAP deployments and upgrades
*Background in an SAP functional role (eg solution/module consultant)
*Strong consulting experience in the SAP space, at least 5 years plus SAP experience in support and project environments.
*Ability to take end to end responsibility for initial design and related documentation both at a functional and business level, gaining formal approval and working with development teams.