Senior Manager E2E Test Strategy Lead

About This Role

Lead the end-to-end test strategy and execution for Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) implementations within a global organization. This role involves designing and aligning test strategies, establishing governance for test cycles, driving test automation, and leveraging AI to enhance testing activities.

Responsibilities

• Design E2E Test strategy for implementation of EPM (Anaplan, SAP BW On Hana, Reporting AFO and SCA).
• Lead the alignment of E2E Test strategy with EPM Business and Technical Product Owners, boundary Product teams, Chapter Leads of EPM transformation (e.g. Cutover Lead, Build Lead, PMO), other Transformation Programs that have interdependencies with EPM Transformation.
• Define and align test automation strategy and execution.
• Incorporate AI-driven test design & risk-based regression insights.
• Lead continuous improvement of E2E test strategy based on lessons learned from EPM releases.
• Establish strong governance for planning, preparation and coordination of execution of test cycles for EPM (all test cycles including FIT, BST, UAT, regression and performance testing).
• Ensure accurate and compliant reporting of test planning and execution in JIRA.
• Lead the development and operations of automated testing in Anaplan.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to communicate testing/cutover progress, flag and mitigate the risks for Go live.
• Define and drive the implementation of test automation frameworks and tools to accelerate and speed up testing / deployment.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in Test strategy and execution coordination Manager/Sr. Manager roles for Anaplan, SAP S/4H or/and SAP ECC implementation in Global organizations
• 7+ years of experience with test coordination for Finance processes (preferably for EPM)
• 2+ years of experience with test automation, proven track record with successful test automation implementation
• Proficiency in test planning, execution, and defect tracking tools like JIRA/X-Ray
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate testing-related risks and issues
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, and advanced presentation skills
• Experienced in developing SDLC documentation, values and understands the importance of documentation and knowledge management
• Familiarity with AI governance & compliance frameworks including model drift awareness, data sensitivity handling, and working within regulated/controlled environments following internal AI‑ML/GenAI guidelines

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Test strategy and execution coordination Manager/Sr. Manager roles for Anaplan, SAP S/4H or/and SAP ECC implementation in Global organizations; 7+ years of experience with test coordination for Finance processes (preferably for EPM); 2+ years of experience with test automation, proven track record with successful test automation implementation.

Skills

* Required skills