SAP Test Lead

Position Overview We are looking for an experienced SAP Testing Lead - L3 with strong expertise in SAP MM (Materials Management) and SAP Retail to lead and manage end-to-end testing activities for SAP applications and business processes.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in SAP testing, SDLC, testing methodologies, defect management, test planning, and reporting , along with a strong understanding of core SAP functional processes. Experience in SAP S/4HANA implementation will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities Lead and manage end-to-end SAP testing activities across different testing phases and releases.

Demonstrate strong functional expertise in SAP MM - Materials Management and SAP Retail .

Understand and validate end-to-end SAP business process flows and translate business requirements into comprehensive test scenarios.

Design and execute end-to-end business process testing covering integrated SAP processes.

Develop and implement test strategies, test plans, test scenarios, test cases, and execution approaches .

Ensure testing activities align with defined testing standards, methodologies, quality practices, and SDLC requirements .

Manage the complete defect lifecycle , including defect identification, analysis, prioritization, tracking, resolution, retesting, and closure.

Coordinate closely with Business Analysts, Functional Analysts, ABAP teams, development teams, and business stakeholders to resolve functional and technical issues.

Utilize test management tools for test planning, execution, defect tracking, and reporting.

Establish, monitor, and maintain testing KPIs and quality metrics to track testing progress and effectiveness.

Prepare and present test status reports, testing dashboards, defect reports, and management-level updates .

Track testing efforts, resource utilization, and task completion against planned timelines.

Ensure development deliverables meet defined quality criteria through effective test planning, execution, validation, and defect management .

Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in testing processes, methodologies, and quality practices.

Work closely with the test automation team , providing functional knowledge and supporting automation script development, validation, and remediation.

Manage, guide, train, and mentor testing resources on SAP testing best practices, methodologies, and quality standards .

Support testing governance and ensure appropriate documentation is maintained throughout the testing lifecycle.

Communicate effectively with technical teams, business stakeholders, and project leadership.

Required Skills & Experience Strong experience in SAP Testing - mandatory.

L3 expertise in SAP MM (Materials Management) .

L3 expertise in SAP Retail .

Strong understanding of SAP functional business processes and end-to-end process flows .

Strong understanding of SDLC and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) .

Proven experience in test planning, test strategy, test execution, and defect management .

Experience with test management tools .

Strong knowledge of testing best practices, standards, methodologies, metrics, and defect lifecycle management .

Experience managing testing KPIs and quality metrics .

Ability to coordinate effectively with Business Analysts, Functional Analysts, ABAP teams, developers, and business users .

Experience in preparing test reports, dashboards, presentations, and testing documentation .

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Good stakeholder management and coordination skills.

Experience in leading, mentoring, and guiding testing teams.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Good to Have Experience with SAP S/4HANA implementation projects .

Exposure to SAP test automation and collaboration with automation teams.

Experience supporting large-scale SAP transformation, migration, or implementation programs .

Knowledge of integrating SAP MM/Retail processes with other SAP modules and external systems.

Key Competencies SAP Functional: SAP MM, SAP Retail, S/4HANA

Testing: SAP Testing, Test Strategy, Test Planning, SIT, UAT, Regression Testing, Defect Management

Process: SDLC, STLC, End-to-End Business Process Testing

Tools: Test Management & Defect Management Tools

Leadership: Team Management, Mentoring, Stakeholder Management, KPI Management

Documentation: Test Plans, Test Cases, Test Reports, Dashboards, Presentations

Collaboration: Business Analysts, Functional Analysts, ABAP, Automation & Development Teams