Overview
As part of Mars’ SAP S/4HANA transformation program, the technology and transformation team is delivering the technical foundations and operational readiness for the S/4HANA transformation across segments (Petcare, Corporate, Snacking & Food). The program focuses on eight mega process areas: Finance, Source to Pay, Plan to Fulfill, Lead to Cash, Governance, Engage to Consume, Idea to Market, and Recruit to Retire. A new role of Performance Test Analyst has been created to support the overall performance testing strategy.
What are we looking for?
* Have an IT background with at least 3 years of experience in ERP/SAP development, implementation, or transformation projects in a coordinating role.
* Profound knowledge of testing management including performance test processes and standards.
* Experience in gathering non-functional requirements in SAP transformation projects.
* Excellent understanding of the S/4HANA product roadmap.
* Strong organizational skills with experience in setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, monitoring, summarizing data, and communicating across stakeholders to establish clear ownership.
* Attention to detail and ability to coordinate with Test Factory and external partners.
* Team player with a proactive, development-minded, and goal-focused attitude.
* Excellent documentation, visualization, and presentation skills.
* Experience working with System Integrators and Business Integrators, 3rd parties.
* Excellent relationship-building, networking, and influencing skills; able to work effectively in a team.
* Ability to work under pressure in a professional manner.
What will be your key responsibilities?
* Strategy & Governance: Contribute to the enterprise-wide performance testing strategy aligned with the SAP S/4HANA transformation roadmap and satellite system integrations. Promote governance frameworks, standards, and policies for performance testing across teams and vendors. Ensure testing objectives align with business priorities and quality goals. Collaborate to integrate performance testing into the development lifecycle.
* Coordination of Performance KPIs and Testing Activities: Compile performance KPI data with business stakeholders, infrastructure teams, and application owners. Plan and coordinate performance testing activities with the Performance Test Lead and Test Factory, ensuring proper timing and system environment requirements. Facilitate communication between load testing and system monitoring teams for comprehensive performance analysis.
* Collaboration: Partner with the Testing Centre of Excellence (COE) for load testing services using Tricentis NeoLoad. Define guidelines for when to leverage load testing services and drive continuous improvement in testing practices.
* Tooling and Framework Strategy: Oversee adoption and standardization of Tricentis NeoLoad as the primary tool. Promote best practices for test design, execution, and analysis.
* Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: Work with program management, process owners, infrastructure teams, and IT leadership to communicate strategy, progress, and risks. Lead workshops and governance forums and provide guidance on performance testing to project teams, vendors, and users.
* Risk Management & Continuous Improvement: Identify performance-related risks and work on mitigation. Monitor KPIs and metrics to assess effectiveness and drive improvements.
* Reporting & Analysis: Prepare and present test reports and analyses to stakeholders.
* Tools: Proficiency with testing tools (Tricentis NeoLoad, JIRA, SNOW, eCATT, SAP Solution Manager, Azure DevOps, Cloud ALM or equivalent such as HP/MF ALM).
* Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars within self and team.
What can you expect from Mars?
* Work with diverse and talented Associates, guided by the Five Principles.
* Join a purpose-driven company focused on building the world we want tomorrow.
* Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including Mars University.
* Competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
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