SAP Test Manager

Test Manager (SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud)
Location: North London (Local Authority)
Day Rate: £700/day (Inside IR35)
Contract: 3 month rolling (expected to last 12 months)
Hybrid Working: 1-2 days per week onsite

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.

For more information about the role, please contact Matt Alderson.