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SAP Test Manager (Governance, Strategy & Automation Lead) (f/m/div.)
Job posted: 2026-07-23
JobID REF285181R
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Your tasks
We are seeking a seasoned
SAP Test Manager to lead enterprise-wide test governance, strategy, and automation initiatives for large-scale
SAP transformation program. This role will ensure end-to-end quality across digital core transformation, including data integrations, Fiori enablement, and global template rollouts.
A key expectation of this role is to define and drive the
test automation strategy, with strong expertise in
Worksoft Certify, along with governance of
OpenText ALM,
SAP Solution Manager Test Suite,
Jira, and executive dashboarding via
Power BI.
Your Contribution To Something Big:
- SAP Test Strategy & Governance
- Define enterprise-wide SAP (ECC & S/4 HANA) test strategy covering: End-to-end business processes; RICEFW objects; SAP Fiori applications; Cross-system integrations (SAP & Non-SAP)
- Establish governance model aligned with SAP Activate methodology phases.
- Define regression strategy for ECC to S/4 coexistence landscapes.
- Support quality gates, defining and delivering KPIs, risk frameworks, rules and controls.
- Automation Strategy & Leadership (Worksoft Certify)
- Define and implement enterprise test automation roadmap.
- Lead automation design using Worksoft Certify for:
- End-to-end process automation
- Regression pack automation
- Data-driven test scenarios
- Fiori and GUI automation
- Establish automation coverage targets and ROI tracking.
- Integrate automation suite with:
- OT ALM / SolMan / Jira for traceability
- Drive reduction of manual regression effort and improve efficiency.
- Mentor automation architects and build internal automation capability.
- End-to-End Transformation Test Management
- Oversee complete lifecycle of SAP projects:
- System Integration Testing (SIT)
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
- Regression (Manual & Automated)
- Integration Testing (SAP & Non-SAP)
- Performance & Volume Testing
- Go-live Testing
- Lead defect triage governance and risk-based prioritization.
- Ensure production defect leakage is minimized.
- Tools & ALM Governance
- Govern and optimize usage of:
- OpenText ALM (OT ALM)
- SAP Solution Manager (SolMan – Test Suite)
- JIRA
- Ensure requirement-to-defect traceability across tools.
- Establish harmonized reporting model across global SAP projects.
- Reporting & Executive Dashboards
- Develop real-time dashboards in Microsoft Power BI for:
- Overall Test status across projects
- Automation progress status
- Regression execution trends
- Defect leakage metrics
- Go-live readiness KPIs
- Provide Steering Committee-level quality insights and predictive risk indicators.
- Stakeholder & Vendor Leadership
- Collaborate with Program Directors, Project Managers, Business Process Owners, Functional Leads, Automation Partners and business users across regions.
- Prepare and Deliver stakeholder reports providing complete transparency.
- Support project managers to conduct go/no-go assessments.
Your profile
What Distinguishes You:
Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a comparable field
Experience
- Extensive experience in SAP Testing and Quality Assurance
- Several years in Test Management or Test Governance roles
- Proven involvement in full-cycle SAP S/4HANA implementations or conversions
- Experience working in global, distributed environments
Know-how
- Strong expertise in SAP test automation, especially with Worksoft Certify
- Experience designing automation frameworks and optimizing regression testing
- Familiarity with tools such as OpenText ALM, SAP Solution Manager (Test Suite & ChaRM), JIRA, and Power BI
- Knowledge of SAP modules (e.g., FICO, MM, SD, PP, EWM) is a plus
Languages
Working Style and Methods
- Structured, analytical, and results-oriented approach
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in dynamic environments
- Strong collaboration skills in cross-functional and international teams
Personality
- Confident communicator with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders
- Inclusive mindset and openness to different perspectives
- Proactive, solution-oriented, and resilient
Contact & additional information
Please note that your application for this position may be subject to a Pre-Employment Screening (PES). The PES process must be carried out for particularly sensitive positions to reduce security risks.
For more information about the procedure, please refer to this link.
The PES process is subject to our privacy policies.
Work includes:
⚖️ Flexible work conditions
🔀 Hybrid work system
🌐 Exchange with colleagues around the world
🧑⚕️ Health insurance and medical office on site (general surgeon, psychology, physiotherapy, general clinic)
📚 Training opportunities (p.e., technical training, foreign languages training) & certifications
📈 Opportunities for career progression and continuous professional development
💲 Access to great discounts in partnerships and Bosch products
🏋️ Sports and health related activities
💰 Flexible benefits platform
🅿️ Free parking lot
🍽️ Canteen
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Welcome to Aveiro
Aveiro, the city of sweet egg pasteries and beautifull canal and sea sceneries, is the location of Bosch Home Comfort in Portugal. Joining more than 1500 associates in manufacturing and research and development of water heating solutions. We have the global competence center for water heaters development in our site and an R&D engineering center where we develop new and innovative solutions for our products. Working for global projects and gathering two Bosch divisions, in Aveiro also develop software solutions for our Mobility Aftermarket division.
Location benefits
Free Parking
Supported employee car park on site, free bicycle parking in the courtyard, secure bicycle parking space for rent, e-bike charging stations
Health Insurance
Flexible and mobile working
Flexitime and modern working time models ranging from part-time to job sharing, home office and incorporated window days off
Wide range of health and sports activities
Training opportunities & Certifications
Exchange with colleagues around the world
Company doctor on site
Occupational health care and counselling by internal medical staff, free vaccinations, attractive health insurance, psychosocial and therapeutic counselling, personal health care, workshops and lectures on the subject of health, company pension scheme from the 3rd year at Bosch
Discounts for employees
Discounted purchasing conditions with us and our partner companies, subsidised cultural and leisure events
Catering facilities on site
Healthy and tasty meals at subsidised prices in our company restaurant and cafeteria, free coffee in our coffee kitchens
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Welcome to Bosch
The Bosch Group has more than 400 000 employees around the world, present in 60 countries, and we are proud to impact people’s lives and to work towards a more sustainable future.
In the city of Aveiro, Bosch has a Research and Development Center with projects for different business areas of the Bosch Group. The Mobility Aftermarket division (MA), that provides the aftermarket and repair shops worldwide with modern diagnostic and repair shop technology, is one of those business areas. Within an Agile set-up of Software Developers, Software Testers, Product Owners, Scrum Masters and UX/UI Designers, the MA division is creating tailor-made solutions to address the service needs of new-generation, electronically controlled and connected vehicle solutions.
At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our promise to our associates is rock-solid: we grow together, we enjoy our work, and we inspire each other. Join in and feel the difference in mindsets, cultures, generations, identities and perspectives. Everyone should bring their authenticity and work together respectfully. Bosch is an employer that values diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and we can provide reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process and in the performance of professional activity. By including everyone and ensuring equal opportunities we unleash our full potential.
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