SAP S/4HANA Test Manager – ECC6 to S/4 Migration (Life Sciences)

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SAP S/4HANA Test Manager – ECC6 to S/4 Migration (Life Sciences)

Next Ventures are currently executing a search for an experienced SAP S/4HANA Test Manager to join a major Medical / Life Sciences transformation program currently in the SIT (System Integration Testing) phase.
The ideal candidate will have proven Medical / Life Sciences experience (most recent project) a strong background in both SAP ECC and S/4HANA, proven leadership in managing global onshore/offshore testing teams, and hands-on experience coordinating all aspects of testing within complex, regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities
 

• Lead and manage all testing activities within the SAP S/4HANA program, ensuring high quality and compliance with project timelines.
• Oversee System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Regression, and Performance Testing phases.
• Define and manage the overall test strategy, test plans, and test execution schedules.
• Coordinate and manage global test teams (onshore and offshore), ensuring clear communication and efficient delivery.
• Work closely with business process owners, functional leads, and technical teams to define test scenarios and acceptance criteria.
• Ensure full traceability from business requirements through to test execution and defect resolution.
• Oversee test data preparation and environment readiness.
• Manage defect triage meetings and drive defect resolution with relevant teams.
• Provide regular reporting and dashboards on test progress, coverage, and quality metrics.
• Ensure testing processes adhere to GxP / FDA / Life Sciences regulatory standards.
• Support go-live readiness and hypercare test validation.

Location:
Remote (occasional travel as required) must be EU or UK passport holder.

Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: Until June (with possible extension)
Language: English (fluent)

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of SAP experience, including strong exposure to ECC and S/4HANA systems.
• Proven experience as a Test Manager on large-scale, global SAP programs.
• Experience in Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, or Medical Device industries is essential.
• Strong understanding of SAP integration across modules (e.g., FI/CO, MM, PP, SD, QM).
• Deep knowledge of SAP testing tools and methodologies (e.g., SAP Solution Manager, Tricentis Tosca, HP ALM, Jira, etc.).
• Experience managing distributed test teams across onshore/offshore locations.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, able to interact confidently with senior leadership.
• Familiarity with validation and compliance processes in regulated industries (e.g., CSV, 21 CFR Part 11).
• Hands-on experience in SIT and UAT management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in S/4HANA migration or Greenfield implementations.
• Prior experience with Agile/Hybrid project delivery models.
• SAP Certification or ISTQB certification (advantageous).

Soft Skills

• Excellent leadership and coordination abilities.
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator and decision-maker.
• Proactive, structured, and quality-focused approach.

CV In word format.

More information is available on application.
 

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