senior sap qa test manager.

We are seeking a Senior SAP QA Test Manager to lead quality assurance efforts for a major enterprise SAP program in Toronto. In this role, you will be responsible for the strategic coordination, planning, and execution of QA activities to ensure the delivery of high-quality business solutions. You will act as a key auditor and quality inspector, ensuring that project documentation, solution architecture, and business requirements are perfectly aligned. This is a critical leadership role requiring a deep understanding of how large-scale system implementations are impacted by business process changes.

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid – 2 to 3 days onsite)
Contract Duration: 16-month contract
Anticipated Start: ASAP
Rate: $57.46-$76.62/hr

Advantages
Long-Term Engagement: A 16-month contract provides significant project stability and depth of impact.

Strategic Leadership: Play a defining role in the quality standards of a major public transit infrastructure project.

Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a balanced work-life schedule with a centrally located Toronto office.

Enterprise Technology: Gain experience leading QA within a complex SAP landscape utilizing modern automation tools like Tricentis.

Responsibilities
QA Strategy & Auditing: Execute QA strategies established by the Director of Quality Assurance. Audit business requirement documents for quality, adherence to standard terms, and process integrity.

Test Planning & Design: Develop comprehensive QA plans for capital projects and operating initiatives. Lead the development of functional, regression, and usability test scenarios and data.

Execution & Oversight: Lead manual and automated testing efforts. Plan and coordinate end-to-end business process testing sessions with internal resources and business users.

Risk Management: Review project charters, schedules, and process documentation to identify systemic risks and areas for improvement. Assess quality risks based on validation results and provide mitigation recommendations.

Defect & Traceability Management: Manage a full-cycle defect recording process using standard tools (Azure DevOps). Maintain the Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) to ensure 100% coverage.

UAT Coordination: Facilitate and assist business users through User Acceptance Testing (UAT) cycles to ensure the solution meets functional and operational needs.

Operational Readiness: Support change management, training, go-live, and post-implementation activities. Conduct occasional site visits within the transit network to validate system functionality in real-world environments.

Qualifications
Core Experience: Minimum 10 years of senior-level QA experience, specifically in major IT implementations.

SAP Expertise: Mandatory 5+ years of experience in QA test planning, design, and execution specifically within SAP implementations.

Technical Proficiency: Expert hands-on knowledge of Azure DevOps for requirements and test management. Proficiency in MS Office tools is required.

Test Automation: Experience with Tricentis automation tools (Tosca) is highly desirable to expedite project delivery.

Education: Post-secondary education in a related discipline; QA certifications (e.g., ISTQB) or ITIL are considered assets.

Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of liaising between technical teams and senior business stakeholders.

Asset Skills: Previous experience in the Public Service or Transit industry; CBAP certification is a plus.

Deliverables
Comprehensive Test Strategy and QA Plans.

High-quality Test Scripts and Traceability Matrices.

Documented Defect Logs and resolution tracking.

Executed End-to-End Business Process Testing results.

Formal Quality Audit Reports and process improvement recommendations.

Support documentation for training and post-go-live sustainment.

Summary
If you are a seasoned QA leader with a decade of experience and a specialized background in SAP implementations, we encourage you to apply online at Only qualified candidates will be contacted for the next steps. We look forward to hearing from you!

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