SAP Test Lead

SAP Test Lead required to join a large-scale SAP delivery programme, leading testing activities across multiple release-based projects.

This is a long-term engagement requiring regular onsite attendance (1 day per week) in either the West Midlands or West Sussex.

Required Skills & Responsibilities

• Lead SAP testing activities across one or more projects, managing a team of SAP Test Analysts.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor test execution activities against agreed timelines and quality standards.
• Assign workloads, track progress, and provide regular reporting on risks, issues, and delivery status.
• Coach and support Test Analysts on testing processes, techniques, and best practices.
• Create and maintain system test plans, completion reports, and test sign-off documentation.
• Facilitate test workshops and ensure adherence to testing processes, governance, and entry/exit criteria.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to testing standards and best practices.
• Act as a subject matter expert within the SAP testing community.

Skills Required

• Strong SAP testing experience with proven Test Lead / Test Management capability.
• Experience leading and mentoring testing teams.
• ISEB/ISTQB Foundation certification, Agile Tester extension, or equivalent testing experience.
• Experience with defect management tools such as JIRA or similar.
• Strong understanding of test techniques, processes, and software testing methodologies.
• Experience across Agile and Waterfall delivery environments.
• Ability to analyse requirements, functional specifications, and technical documentation to define effective test coverage.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Desirable

• Experience working within SAP delivery programmes.
• Knowledge of SAP testing governance and assurance processes.
• Experience within large-scale, regulated, or public sector environments.
• Understanding of SAP platforms and associated technologies.