Testing & Validation Lead - SAP ECC Implementation (remote)

Req ID: 347885 

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We are currently seeking a Testing & Validation Lead - SAP ECC Implementation (remote) to join our team in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (US-PA), United States (US).

We are currently seeking a Testing & Validation Lead – SAP ECC Implementation Project to join our team in Pittsburgh, PA (remote).

The Testing & Validation Lead is responsible for defining, planning, and executing the end-to-end testing and validation strategy for an enterprise-wide SAP ECC implementation project. This role ensures that all system components, interfaces, data migrations, and business processes meet defined business and compliance requirements before go-live.

You will lead a cross-functional team of testers, business analysts, and validation specialists, collaborating with SAP functional consultants, technical teams, and business stakeholders to ensure the system is tested rigorously and deployed with confidence.

Responsibilities

Test Strategy & Planning

• Develop the overall testing and validation strategy, covering unit testing, system integration testing (SIT), regression testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and cut-over testing.
• Define test entry/exit criteria, test environment requirements, and defect management processes.
• Prepare a Master Test Plan, aligning with project timelines, milestones, and risk profiles.
• Ensure traceability from business requirements to test cases and defect resolutions.

Test Execution & Governance

• Lead execution of multiple test phases, coordinating cross-functional teams (functional, technical, and business users).
• Oversee test case creation, test data preparation, and configuration of test environments.
• Manage the defect lifecycle: triage, prioritization, resolution tracking, and reporting.
• Report test progress, defect metrics, and readiness assessments to the Project Management Office (PMO) and executive stakeholders.
• Ensure timely resolution of high-priority issues to avoid go-live risks.

Validation & Compliance

• Ensure validation documentation meets U.S. regulatory or industry-specific standards (e.g., FDA 21 CFR Part 11, SOX, or GxP requirements where applicable).
• Maintain and review validation deliverables, including Test Strategy, Test Protocols, Test Reports, and Traceability Matrix.
• Ensure all testing meets quality assurance (QA) and compliance standards defined by internal and external auditors.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead a team of onsite/offshore testers and validation analysts.
• Collaborate closely with SAP Functional Leads, Technical Leads (ABAP, Basis, Security), Data Migration Team, and Business Process Owners.
• Partner with third-party vendors and system integrators to ensure end-to-end test coverage.
• Provide mentoring, training, and continuous improvement of testing practices.

Cut-over & Post-Go-Live Support

• Validate readiness for cut-over and go-live from a testing perspective.
• Support hypercare activities — defect triage, issue resolution, and stabilization reporting.
• Capture lessons learned and develop reusable testing frameworks and templates for future SAP projects.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in SAP testing with at least 2 full-cycle SAP ECC implementations in a testing leadership capacity.
• 5+ years of proven experience in test strategy, test planning, execution management, and defect triage.
• 5+ years of deep functional understanding of key SAP ECC modules (e.g., FI/CO, MM, SD, PP, WM, HR, QM) and their integration points.
• 5+ years of strong experience in data migration testing, interface validation, and end-to-end business process validation.
• 3 years of familiarity with test management tools such as HP ALM/Quality Center, SAP Solution Manager, JIRA, Zephyr, or similar.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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