Assignment Description

We are looking for a Senior Test Lead for a client embarking on a strategic transformation to a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, SAP S/4HANA. The goal is to optimize business processes, improve cross-departmental information flow, and strengthen data management capabilities.

As a Test Lead, you will be responsible for driving all aspects of the testing process. This includes developing and managing test plans, leading tester teams, handling and following up on incidents, and coordinating communication and training activities across all test phases in line with the defined test methodology.

You will be part of the Test Center of Excellence (CoE) and play a key role in collaborating closely with process workstreams and other enabling teams to ensure successful delivery.

Key responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Test CoE team to create a comprehensive test plan, from understanding requirements and defining the testing scope to identifying the most effective testing methods.
• Leading teams of testers and monitor the test progress. Ensure that all test members are adequately trained to perform their testing activities efficiently.
• Responsible for overseeing the actual execution of test cases. This involves coordinating with BPL/SME, solution architects, developers and other stakeholders to prioritize and schedule testing activities.
• Lead and drive test execution in the different test phases. Initially this covers user acceptance testing but in future projects it may cover additional test phases as well.
• Responsible for overseeing the defect management process, which involves documenting, tracking, and ensuring resolution to any issues or bugs discovered during testing. This includes working closely with the implementation partner and development team to ensure that defects are addressed and fixed in a timely manner.
• Responsible for ensuring effective communication between the teams and project stakeholders involved in testing. Provide regular updates on the testing progress, highlight any issues or risks, and ensure that stakeholders are kept informed about the overall testing status.
• Leadership support and advocacy. Work closely with the central test manager and the other test lead in the Test CoE workstream to ensure they are single point of truth for test methodology (incl test data coordination).

Qualifications:

• Documented Test management e.g. ISTQB certification or similar education and communication skills
• Bachelor or Master degree in applicable area is preferred
• Proven experience as a leader in managing test in a large complex transformation program
• Strong understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC) and different testing methodologies. Advantage of experience in testing in an agile methodology.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end test data quality management.
• Extensive experience and understanding of large global ERP standard system processes (e.g. SAP)
• System implementation experience is required, experience in process industry is preferred.
• Excellent documentation skills to maintain clear and concise records of testing activities. This includes writing test plans, test cases, and test reports.
• Strong test management abilities, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage timelines, and meet deadlines.
• Experience in larger Test management tool.
• Fluency in English and Swedish in both verbal and written.

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management skills and excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships.
• Excellent analytical skills and you should have a keen eye for detail and be able to think critically to evaluate the quality.
• Excellent problem-solving skills is vital.
• Be able to think outside the box and come up with innovative solutions to overcome testing challenges.
• Hands-on problem-solving abilities and a strategic mindset.