Principal Consultant - Recruiting for Technology, Transformation & Change Professionals in the Public Sector
Test Manager (SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud)
Location: North London (Local Authority)
Contract: 3 month rolling (expected to last 12 months)
We are seeking an experienced Test Manager to lead the full testing capability for a local authority ERP transformation project, migrating from a Legacy SAP system to SAP S/4HANA. This role requires robust, hands-on experience of managing testing for an SAP SaaS solution, ideally SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud.
The Test Manager will take ownership of the project Test Strategy and be accountable for leading all testing activities, ensuring a controlled and high-quality delivery. This is a leadership role that goes beyond analysis and coordination, requiring a proven track record of shaping and driving the end-to-end testing agenda.
Key Responsibilities:
* Define and own the Test Strategy for the entire programme.
* Lead and manage the full testing capability across all phases (system, unit, integration, load, performance, and UAT).
* Coordinate and direct 3rd parties and business stakeholders during testing events.
* Ensure structured test planning, execution, and reporting to support go-live readiness.
* Drive quality assurance and risk management through effective test governance.
Skills & Experience Required:
* Established experience as a Test Manager on SAP ERP transformation projects.
* Strong background in SAP SaaS testing, preferably SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud.
* Proven track record of writing Test Strategies and leading full testing functions.
* Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across business and technical teams.
* Experience in the public sector or local authority environment is highly desirable.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Information Technology
Ivy Rock Partners is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.
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