Job Description

SAP UAT Test Lead

PCD270096

Information Technology
Guildford
Contractor
Inside IR35
No degree mentioned

Job Description

SAP UAT Test Lead

This role sits inside IR35.

This is an opportunity to join a project team to deliver User Acceptance Testing as part of the implementation of SAP S/4HANA 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. A key part of the delivery is ensuring adequate participation from relevant business functions.

Key Tasks

UAT Preparation

Define the success criteria for User Acceptance Testing.

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, and segregation of duties.

Ensure test data is accurate and populated in the test system.

Plan the test schedule in line with the overall project timetable.

Schedule appropriate business users to take part in testing.

Ensure adequate briefing and training are provided before testing.

Communicate the test schedule to the test team and system integrator.

Hold a UAT readiness review before the execution phase.

UAT Execution

Monitor the test schedule and report on progress.

Re-plan, reschedule, and retest cases where defects are found.

Facilitate post-test discussions where needed.

Capture test incidents and defects in the defect log.

Classify all incidents into system defects, additional requirements, or missing or incorrect data.

Assess the backlog for inclusion in the current or future build, if high priority, and assess the impact on the planned release with the system integrator.

Collect and store all test documentation, including test scripts and results.

Collect and store all approvals.

Plan and schedule the end-of-UAT exit gate with the systems integration organisation and Executive Steering Board.

UAT Reporting

Report and monitor the progress of UAT testing using a burn-down report.

Report and monitor defect remediation by the system integrator.

Report on system compliance against the requirements document.

Look for patterns, trends, or common themes in defects to identify any deeper, systemic reasons why defects are occurring.

Previous Experience

Proven experience delivering User Acceptance Testing for an ERP system, preferably SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills

A degree or equivalent in an engineering or technical discipline.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence, persuade, and negotiate with people at all levels, both internally and externally.

Ability to assist in reaching compromises when there are conflicting requirements.

High degree of organisation, self-motivation, and initiative.

Good team working skills, with the ability to interface with others at all levels.

Good presentation and customer-facing skills.

Results-oriented approach with a strong drive to deliver.

Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.

Proactive and able to take initiative.

Excellent planning and organising skills.

Proven ability to deliver solutions under pressure and to tight timescales.

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project.

Location

The role is based in Guildford and will require a minimum of 4 days per week on site.

Employment Type

Contract.

Inside IR35.