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This role is an exciting opportunity to join SSTL 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
Define the Success Criteria of User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Work with business users to define test scripts related to system scope
Define test scripts related to non standard functionality, negative cases, integrations and non functional requirements such as security, access, segregation of duties
Ensure test data is accurate and populated in the test system
Plan the test schedule in line with overall project timetable
Schedule appropriate business users to take part in testing
Ensure adequate briefing / training is provided in advance of testing
Communicate test schedule to SSTL test tea and the system integrator
Hold a UAT readiness review prior to the execution phase.
UAT Execution
Monitor the test schedule and report on progress
Re-plan / re-schedule / re-test cases where defects are found
Facilitate post-test discussion if needed
Capture test incidents and defects in the defect log, CALM.
Classify all incidents into: System defect (does not match design) - refer to System Integrator for resolution, Additional requirement (does not match user expectation) - prioritise and refer to 'backlog' for further review and Missing or incorrect data
Access backlog for inclusion in current or future build (if high priority) and assess impact on planned release with the system integrator
Collect and store all test documentation (test scripts, results)
Collect and store all approvals
Plan and schedule end of UAT exit gate with the Systems Integration organisation and Executive Steering Board.
UAT Reporting
Report and monitor progress of UAT testing in a burn down report
Report and monitor defect remediation by system integration
Report on system compliance to the requirements document
Look for patterns, trends, or common themes in the 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 Knowledge & Skills
A degree or equivalent in an engineering or technical discipline
Excellent inter-personal and communication skills, able to influence, persuade and negotiate with people at all levels (externally & internally) as well as 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 orientated 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.
Contractor This role sits inside IR35 Department Information Technology Role SAP UAT Test Lead Locations Guildford Employment type Contract Job Reference 361
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