QA Testing IT, Sr Manager

For more than 115 years, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations. Today, the company is the #1 sugar confectioner in the United States. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of nearly 9,000 employees creating and delivering hundreds of products sold under 20 popular brands like Brach’s, NERDS, SweeTARTS, Laffy Taffy, and Trolli to more than 66 million U.S. households annually and popular Dori snacking products under brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100 in Brazil. Additionally, Jelly Belly, known world-wide for its confections, was acquired in November of 2023.QA Testing IT, Sr ManagerJob Location : ChicagoWant to make an impact?The Quality Assurance, IT Sr. Manager will play a crucial role in devising the testing strategy across multiple testing phases in Quality environment of Ferrara Symphony project implementation. As the Testing lead following Hybrid methodology of implementation, one needs to devise comprehensive end to end process and technical development testing strategies, including the design of testing frameworks tailored for SAP S / 4HANA, IBP, Ariba, Analytics and other integrating edge applications.Liaise with internal and external vendors / partners for testing end-to-end business processes, design and test plan reviews and provide appropriate recommendationsDevelop and maintain testing frameworks, tools, and processesA problem solver with attention to detailsThe scope of testing spans integration tests, data conversion cycles, user acceptance test, day-in-the-life testing involving functional, technical test case development and testing, regression testing, defect management, and test cases for current and future ensuring thorough quality assurance throughout the project lifecycle. Also design negative tests, as necessary and applicable.Set up the testing framework for sustainment going forward and for subsequent phased implementations and projects.Ways you will make a differenceManage and lead a team of testing professionalsDevising Comprehensive Testing strategy and framework across all facets of testing - integration, UAT, day in the life (DIL), mock data cutover.Oversee the planning, execution, and reporting of test activities.Strong knowledge of various testing methodologies and tools.Optimizing project lifecycles, smart issue management, enhancing risk mitigation strategies, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) experience in configuring and managing SAP Solution Manager / cloud ALM, focusing on ChaRM / “Feature” with Transports and monitoring of objects.Effectively lead and work with cross-functional teams – being able to align regularly with business stakeholders, IT team colleagues, project management office, system integration partners, external partner applications and acquired business partners / IT constituents.Playing lead role in S / 4HANA Transformation - proficient in leading S / 4HANA projects during testing phases.Skills that will make you successfulAble to multitask – multiple areas can have defects and issues that need to be addressedSkilled at giving presentations and explaining situations and suggestions for moving forward thereofEffective communication and interpersonal skills.Synthesizing a problem or an issue and working on solutions.Strong attention to detail and high standards of work.Ability to be team player and work / align with multiple teams across business, IT, acquired business partners / IT and external partners towards aggressive project goals and objectivesEnsuring quality and ability to meet timelines at all times of the project lifecyclesExperiences that will support your successBachelor’s degree is requiredMinimum 10 years of SAP experience preferred with at least 2 S4 / HANA full lifecycle implementationsPerform risk assessments and develop contingency plans to mitigate risksHybrid (Agile / Waterfall) methodology for greenfield project implementations preferred.HP ALM configuration and managing change management, health monitoring experience is nice to haveFerrara’s success in industry-leading innovation has been driven by deep consumer insights, strong retailer co-creation and partnerships, and a dedication to diversity of thought, experience, and people. A privately held company, Ferrara has its global headquarters in Chicago and an operational network of more than 27 locations in North America, Brazil, and China that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities. Ferrara is a privately held Ferrero related company. Learn more at or EQUAL OPPORTUNITYWe are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. 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