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This role is an exciting opportunity to join SSTL’s project team to deliver User Acceptance Testing as part of the implementation of SAP S/4 HANA Public Cloud. The role will be responsible for ensuring a fully informed acceptance by the business community that the ERP system is fit for purpose in relation to the requirements and agreed scope of design. Key to the delivery of the project is to ensure adequate participation from across the relevant business functions.
Key Tasks
* UAT Preparation
o Define the success criteria of User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
o Work with business users to define test scripts related to system scope
o Define test scripts related to non‑standard functionality, negative cases, integrations and non‑functional requirements such as security, access, segregation of duties
o Ensure test data is accurate and populated in the test system
o Plan the test schedule in line with the overall project timetable
o Schedule appropriate business users to take part in testing
o Ensure adequate briefing/training is provided in advance of testing
o Communicate test schedule to the SSTL test team and the system integrator
o Hold a UAT readiness review prior to the execution phase
* UAT Execution
o Monitor the test schedule and report on progress
o Re‑plan / re‑schedule / re‑test cases where defects are foundFacilitate post‑test discussions if needed
o Capture test incidents and defects in the defect log, CALM
o Classify incidents: system defect (does not match design), additional requirement (does not match user expectation), missing or incorrect data
o Access backlog for inclusion in current or future build (if high priority) and assess impact on planned release with the system integrator
o Collect and store all test documentation (test scripts, results) and approvals
o Plan and schedule the end‑of‑UAT exit gate with the Systems Integration organisation and Executive Steering Board
* UAT Reporting
o Report and monitor progress of UAT testing in a burn‑down report
o Report and monitor defect remediation by system integration
o Report on system compliance to the requirements document
o Look for patterns, trends, or common themes in defects to identify any deeper systemic reasons why defects are occurring
Previous Experience
Proven experience in delivering User Acceptance Testing of an ERP system, preferably SAP S/4 HANA public cloud
Qualifications & Skills
* A degree or equivalent in an engineering or technical discipline
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to influence, persuade and negotiate with people at all levels (externally & internally) and to assist in reaching compromises when there are conflicting requirements
* High degree of organisation, self‑motivation and initiative
* Good team‑working skills, together with the ability to interface with others at all levels
* Good presentation skills and customer‑facing skills
* Results‑oriented with a strong drive to deliver
* Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
* Pro‑active and able to take initiative
* Excellent planning and organising skills
* Proven ability to deliver solutions under pressure and to tight timescales
* Good knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Microsoft Project
Location
The role is based in our Head Office in Guildford and will require a minimum of 4 days per week working on site.
Contract
This role sits inside IR35. Contractor. Employment type: Contract. Job Reference: 356.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Job Function & Industries
Information Technology – IT System Testing and Evaluation.
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