Akkodis is Seeking a SAP & Tosca Strategic Test Lead (Director) contractor for the location of Omaha NE. It is a contract Position for 12 months.

Pay Range: $70 - $75/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Duties

• Must have broad test leadership experience and must have interacted with C suite
• Comprehensive Understanding of SAP Modules: Familiarity with various SAP modules (e.g., FI/CO, SD, MM, HR) and their interdependencies is crucial.
• Comprehensive Understanding of Tricentis Tosca: Familiarity with Tosca test script automation and defining data strategies for automated testing
• Technical Expertise: Knowledge of SAP testing tools (e.g., SAP Solution Manager, Test Automation tools like HP UFT, Tricentis Tosca) and methodologies.
• Process Knowledge: Strong understanding of business processes and how they are mapped in SAP.
• 2. Strategic Thinking
• Visionary Approach: Ability to align SAP testing strategies with the organization’s overall goals and future direction.
• Risk Management: Skilled in identifying potential risks in SAP implementations and crafting strategies to mitigate them.
• Long-term Planning: Focuses on building sustainable testing practices that support ongoing SAP maintenance and upgrades.
• 3. Leadership and Team Management
• Team Building: Ability to assemble and nurture a high-performing SAP testing team, often composed of both technical and business experts.
• Mentorship: Supports team members' growth through coaching, skill development, and knowledge sharing.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Works effectively with other departments (e.g., IT, business units) to ensure that testing efforts are comprehensive and aligned with organizational needs.
• 4. Stakeholder Management
• Communication Skills: Communicates complex testing concepts clearly and effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
• Expectation Management: Sets realistic expectations for testing timelines, resources, and outcomes with senior management and project sponsors.
• Advocacy: Acts as a champion for testing, ensuring it is given appropriate priority within SAP projects.
• 5. Adaptability and Continuous Learning
• Embracing Change: Adapts quickly to changes in technology, business processes, and project scope.
• Innovation: Continuously seeks out new tools, methodologies, and best practices to enhance SAP testing processes.
• Learning Culture: Promotes a culture of continuous learning within the team to stay current with SAP advancements.
• 6. Quality Assurance Focus
• Detail-Oriented: Ensures that testing is thorough, covering all critical areas, including functionality, integration, performance, and security.
• Defect Management: Implements robust defect tracking and resolution processes to maintain high-quality standards.
• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluates and improves testing processes based on lessons learned and industry standards.
• 7. Project Management Skills
• Resource Management: Efficiently allocates resources, including personnel, tools, and time, to meet testing goals.
• Timeline Management: Ensures that testing activities are completed within the project’s timelines without compromising quality.
• Budget Management: Manages testing budgets effectively, optimizing costs while maintaining high standards of testing.
• 8. Analytical and Problem-Solving Abilities
• Critical Thinking: Analyzes complex systems and identifies potential testing challenges early in the project lifecycle.
• Data-Driven Decisions: Uses data and metrics to drive decisions and demonstrate the value of testing efforts.
• Troubleshooting: Quickly resolves issues that arise during testing, minimizing impact on project timelines.
• 9. Customer-Centric Approach
• User Focus: Ensures that testing efforts are aligned with end-user needs and expectations.
• Feedback Integration: Actively seeks and incorporates feedback from users and other stakeholders into testing processes.
• 10. Ethical and Compliance Awareness
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensures that testing processes comply with relevant industry regulations and standards.
• Ethical Standards: Upholds high ethical standards, particularly in scenarios involving data privacy and security.

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, please contact Punit Pathak at 610 445 8219 or Punit.pathak@akkodisgroup.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pays upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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