A Snapshot of Your Day
This role is being created as an addition to the ERP Competence Centre to address the increased quantity and complexity of testing requirements driven by the S4E program rollout. You will be critical in establishing a robust testing framework for a multi-year, dynamic project phase, with a focus on developing and governing the overall test strategy for Regression (REG) and Non-Functional Requirements (NFR), overseeing the operational management of all related testing activities, and managing the phased transition of these services to the permanent AMS/Operations team. As an expert-level professional, you will bring extensive experience in large-scale ERP test management, particularly within SAP environments, with a proven ability to define complex test strategies, manage vendor-led execution, and lead service transition initiatives.
How You’ll Make an Impact
- 40% Test Strategy & Governance
- Develop, implement, and own the end-to-end test strategy for Regression (REG) and Non-Functional Requirements (NFR) across the S4E program.
- Define and establish standards, processes, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for test execution, defect management, and quality reporting.
- Determine testing scope, entry/exit criteria, and quality gates for various S4E project rollout phases.
- Collaborate with solution architects and functional teams to ensure test scenarios provide comprehensive coverage of critical business processes and technical specifications.
- 40% Test Operations & Execution Management
- Oversee the planning and execution of all REG and NFR test cycles, coordinating activities between internal teams and the external AMS partner.
- Manage the provisioning and maintenance of required test environments, test data, and testing tools for the S4E program.
- Monitor test progress, analyze results for trends and risks, and provide regular, clear status reports to program leadership and key stakeholders.
- Lead the triage and root cause analysis of critical defects and performance bottlenecks, driving resolution with development and infrastructure teams.
- 20% Service Transition & Stakeholder Management
- Design and execute a phased transition plan to hand over established testing services from the S4E project to the long-term SAP Operations/AMS team.
- Act as the central point of contact for all matters related to REG and NFR testing, ensuring alignment with program managers, business stakeholders, and IT leadership.
- Create comprehensive service documentation and deliver training to the receiving AMS team to ensure a smooth handover and long-term operational stability.
- Establish and manage the operational budget and resource plan for the testing workstream.
What You Bring
- Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in IT quality assurance and test management, with a significant focus on large-scale ERP programs.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
- Proven track record of defining and implementing test strategies for complex systems, with direct experience in SAP environments (S/4HANA preferred).
- Demonstrated experience in managing both regression testing and non-functional (e.g., performance, security) testing scopes.
- Experience in managing and governing services delivered by external vendors or AMS partners.
- ISTQB Certified Tester - Advanced Level (e.g., Test Manager, Technical Test Analyst).
- Technical Expertise
- SAP S/4HANA Testing
- Test Management
- Regression Testing Strategy
- Non-Functional Testing (Performance, Load, Stress)
- Test Automation Frameworks
- Defect Management & Triage
- Process & Management
- IT Service Management (ITSM)
- Vendor Management
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Behavioral
- Strategic Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Communication
Who is Siemens Energy?
At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With
~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop energy
systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global
community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our
research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the
base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.
Our distributed team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable
energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a
150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will
support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy
transformation.
Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo
Our Commitment to Diversity
Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on
inclusion, and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130
nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic
background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize
society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.
Rewards/Benefits
- All employees are automatically covered under Medical Insurance. Company paid
considerable Family floater cover covering employee, spouse and 2 dependent
children up to 25 years of age.
- Siemens Energy provides an option to opt for Meal Card to all its employees which will
be as per the terms and conditions prescribed in the company policy. – As a
part of CTC, tax saving measure
- Flexi Pay empowers employees with the choice to customize the amount in some of the salary components within a defined range thereby optimizing the tax benefits. Accordingly, each employee is empowered to decide on the best Possible net
income out of the same fixed individual base pay monthly.
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