SAP ERP Test Lead

We believe in the power and joy of learningAt Cengage Group, our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose – driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.Our culture values diversity, engagement, and discoveryOur business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives in everything we do and strive to ensure employees of all levels and backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work.What you'll do hereAs an SAP Quality Assurance Lead at Cengage, you will help test software, integrated systems, and web applications to ensure that our systems and projects are working as designed (and required). You will mentor and coach other QA engineers and engineering team members in quality assurance practices, skills, and tools.The SAP QA Test Lead is responsible for end-to-end QA and testing delivery on an SAP S4 Hana Implementation project. This position owns:Test planning.Test execution implementing SAP Activate methodology to ensure quality of delivery.You will also be responsible for leading QA within large multi-functional projects and development, playing a vital role in defining the direction and setting goals. You will ensure solutions are “Fit for purpose” (i.e. the product should be suitable for the intended purpose); and “Right first time” (i.e. mistakes should be eliminated).CORE Responsibilities include:Apply standard processes to consistently and efficiently implement S4 Hana, following the "Activate" methodology used by SAP in similar projects.Writing Testing documentation such as Test strategy, Test Scope, and Test plan documents.Efficient operation and continuous improvement of testing processes and practices.Familiar with “string test” concept and E2E test design.Building and maintaining testing libraries to ensure libraries are kept up to date.Involvement in full SDLC to identify QA needs, constraints, and dependencies early on.This role requires SAP S4 testing hands-on and leading responsibilities experience.Test Lead Responsibilities include:Assisting with coordination of QA resources across multiple workstreams.Planning and delivery of testing landmarks for projects.Solving issues (in QA or on live) as assigned.Identifying, designing, and assisting with implementation of QA automation.Performing manual test cases, defect logging and initial defect triage.Crafting and coordinating technical and user documentation.Supervising onshore/offshore QA team and 3rd party vendors, by providing oversight and direction to the teams, coordination of testing activities, workload/delegation, timelines etc.Skills You'll Need Here:10+ years of relevant software development quality assurance experience and a consistent track record writing manual test case, test plans, and test execution in S4 HANA SAP implementation projects.At least 6+ years of ERP S4 HANA Testing experience across workstreams and minimum 4+ years of Test lead experience in ERP S4 HANA implementation projects successfully.Travel to Cengage office at KY or Mason or Boston for Project testing support and Organization meetings as needed.Highly Proficient in Test documentation and standard SAP processes w.r.t understanding the requirement documentations, process flows, RICEFWs, create all test design artifacts like test scripts and perform execution when required.Strong leadership skills to guide the SAP testing team in planning, completing, and managing comprehensive testing strategies for SAP implementations, upgrades, and improvements.Cengage Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

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