Principal Consultant - SAP test Manager

Role – Lead/Principal Consultant

Technology – SAP S4 HANA, TOSCA

Location – Erlangen / Frankfurt, Germany

Compensation – Competitive (including bonus)

Job Description

We’re seeking a Senior Test Manager responsible for end-to-end testing strategy, governance, and delivery for large-scale S/4HANA transformation program, driving industrialized testing, automation adoption and global coordination across multiple releases and rollouts. Over 15+ years total experience with proficiency in strategizing, planning, stakeholders management and onsite-offshore coordination.

Skills

• Proficiency in driving test strategy, planning and execution
• Experience in SAP modules (Any SAP module) – S/4HANA
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong in Test Factory setup & Industrialization and driving continuous improvement through AI in Testing lifecycle
• TOSCA knowledge – good to have

Key Responsibilities Test Strategy & Governance

• Define and implement comprehensive test strategy, test approach, and QA governance frameworks for large SAP transformation programs.
• Establish entry/exit criteria, quality gates, and risk-based testing models across SIT, UAT, and regression cycles.
• Drive test management excellence aligned to organizational standards and compliance requirements (e.g., LSTR, audit readiness).

Test Planning & Execution Management

• Own end-to-end test planning, scheduling, execution, and reporting across multiple SAP workstreams.
• Manage testing across phases including System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and Regression Testing.
• Monitor progress, track KPIs, and ensure adherence to timelines, scope, and quality targets.

Stakeholder & Program Management

• Act as single point of accountability for all testing deliverables across IT, business, and vendor stakeholders.
• Drive cross-functional coordination between business teams, product teams, and external vendors.
• Provide executive-level reporting on quality metrics, risks, and readiness status.

Defect & Quality Management

• Establish and manage defect lifecycle processes, including triage, prioritization, and resolution tracking.
• Perform defect trend analysis to identify systemic quality issues and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure end-product quality and validate business process integrity across SAP modules.

Automation & Continuous Improvement

• Define and drive test automation strategy, focusing on regression optimization and reusability of test assets.
• Leverage tools such as Tosca, Worksoft, Panaya, or SAP CBTA to improve efficiency and coverage.
• Lead process improvements, shift-left practices, and AI-led testing adoption.

Test Data & Environment Management

• Ensure robust test data strategy, including data provisioning, masking, and validation.
• Oversee environment readiness, integration dependencies, and test tool configuration.

Team Leadership & Delivery Management

• Lead and manage large, distributed test teams (functional, automation, performance) across geographies.
• Drive capacity planning, onboarding, and skill development within the QA team.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.

Personal

• High analytical skills
• A high degree of initiative and flexibility
• High customer orientation
• High quality awareness
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

All aspects of employment at Infosys are based on merit, competence and performance. We are committed to embracing diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Infosys is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.