SAP QA Test Program Manager

Company: Cognizant
Location: Mission Viejo
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Cognizant Technology Solutions is currently seeking a highly skilled SAP QA Test Program Manager who will be responsible for working closely with customer SMEs/Leads for in-person conversations on solutions and must be technically savvy to understand the directions from the customer.Are you ready to be a change-maker? At Cognizant, we believe those who challenge the way they work today will lead the way tomorrow!Ability to work independently and remotely, with willingness to travel for client engagements as needed.Responsibilities:

• Create Strategy & Plan Documents per project needs and manage the respective process area's testing activities.
• Create test and validation (OQ and PQ Support) plan and summary report.
• Work with infrastructure teams to ensure all required setup is in place for the environment to be up and running at all times.
• Participate in defect Triage Meetings and update Traceability Matrix.
• Closely track the application and environment downtimes and plan day-to-day operations accordingly.
• Ensure metrics collation across project teams and status reporting to the Steering Committee.
• Provide points of view and thought leadership during discussions.
• Front end all customer communications.
• Understand existing testing processes, test environment, key stakeholders, and their roles in testing engagements.
• Ensure compliance and validations through GxP are strictly adhered to without any deviations and zero tolerance.
• Prepare estimation of effort and delivery timelines for the identified scope.
• Prepare delivery plans, roadmaps, and deliverables across the timeline.
• Share timely reports showing overall test progress, productivity, and value adds.
• Support in building a robust regression test repository.
• Perform maintenance and support of the Regression Repository at regular intervals, as needed.Required Skills/Qualifications:
• 15+ years of QA experience including but not limited to applications involving both GUI and Web UI based applications, both on SAP ECC and S/4 HANA.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in SAP functional areas involving E2E Business Process.
• Experience on multiple projects in SAP ECC / S/4 HANA covering implementations such as Greenfield, Brownfield, Migration, and Carveout projects.
• Good understanding in at least 2 of the SAP functional E2E business flows such as FICO / PTP / SCM / OTC along with exposure to 4+ functional modules.
• Knowledge of Automation Tools - Tosca/Worksoft/UFT etc.
• Building business cases to support the implementation of solutions.
• Extensive experience in developing Test Strategy and Test Plan documents.
• Remediation of existing Test scripts and conversion from ECC to S/4 HANA.
• Preferred to have overall Project Management and Program Management skills.
• Ability to work independently and in-person onsite/remotely, with willingness to travel for client engagements as needed.Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
• Knowledge and experience of ERPs other than SAP - e.g., Oracle, CRM, BPM etc.
• Knowledge of other automation tools for functional and performance testing.
• Experience in Life Science related processes and customers and compliance related activities across GxP and IQ, PQ, and OQ Validations.Home office setup (network, phone, etc.) Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, inspires thought leadership, and helps us build better solutions for our clients. We want someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration.If you are comfortable with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we'd love to hear from you.LI-FA1Salary and Other Compensation:The annual salary for this position is between $145,000 to $160,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase PlanDisclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.#LI-FA1
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