SAP Test Management & Quality Engineering Lead

Job Description We are looking for an experienced SAP Test Management & Quality Engineering Lead to transform how testing is performed across our SAP landscape. Based in Prague and reporting to the Director of Technology Compliance & Governance, this role will establish testing as a strategic capability that improves system stability, reduces deployment risk, and increases confidence in every release. You will lead the organization’s testing strategy, drive automation and AI adoption, establish a Testing Center of Excellence, and ensure testing is fully integrated with Change & Release Management processes in a regulated environment. Responsibilities Define and execute the SAP testing and quality engineering strategy Establish and lead a Testing Center of Excellence (CoE) Drive adoption of test automation to improve quality, efficiency, and release reliability Develop and maintain the roadmap for modern, scalable, and risk-based testing practices Train, coach, and mentor teams on test design, execution, and quality engineering best practices Ensure testing is embedded throughout the software delivery lifecycle Partner with Change & Release Management teams to support compliant and controlled deployments Define testing governance, KPIs, quality gates, and release readiness criteria Evaluate and implement AI-driven testing capabilities, including test generation, execution, and analytics Foster a culture where quality is owned by everyone and testing is a core component of delivery Required Skills & Experience Extensive experience leading SAP testing and quality engineering activities Proven track record of developing testing strategies and governance frameworks Strong experience with test automation and quality engineering practices Deep understanding of Change & Release Management in regulated environments Experience with risk-based testing, quality controls, and audit-ready delivery processes Ability to coach, influence, and lead cross-functional teams Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Fluent in English Preferred Skills SAP S/4HANA implementation or transformation experience Experience establishing or leading a Testing Center of Excellence Experience with Tricentis Tosca, Jira/Xray, SAP Cloud ALM, Solution Manager, or similar platforms Experience with Computer Software Assurance (CSA) and risk-based validation approaches Familiarity with Computer System Validation Knowledge of GxP, SOX, ISAE3402, or similar compliance frameworks Experience working in Pharma industry Experience leveraging AI to improve testing effectiveness and efficiency What Success Looks Like Increase automation coverage across the SAP landscape Improve release quality and production stability Reduce testing effort through standardization and AI adoption Strengthen release readiness and deployment confidence Build a sustainable quality engineering capability and testing community across the organization Required Skills: Audit Readiness, Change Management, Communication, Quality Engineering, Regulated Industries, Release Management, SAP Testing, Stakeholder Management, Test Automation Preferred Skills: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Atlassian JIRA, Computer System Validation (CSV), GxPs, Pharmaceutical Industry, SAP S/4HANA, Tricentis Tosca Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. Employee Status: Regular Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: Yes Travel Requirements: 10% Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable Shift: Not Indicated Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): N/A Job Posting End Date: 08/31/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.