Testing and validation lead - SAP ECC experience

- Develop a comprehensive testing and validation strategy encompassing unit testing, system integration testing (SIT), regression testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and cutover testing. - Establish test entry/exit criteria, define test environment requirements, and outline defect management processes. - Prepare a Master Test Plan that aligns with project timelines, milestones, and risk profiles while ensuring traceability from business requirements to test cases and defect resolutions. - Lead the execution of multiple testing phases, coordinating efforts among cross-functional teams including functional, technical, and business users. - Supervise the creation of test cases, preparation of test data, and configuration of test environments. - Manage the lifecycle of defects: from triage and prioritization to resolution tracking and reporting. - Report test progress, defect metrics, and readiness assessments to the Project Management Office (PMO) and executive stakeholders, ensuring timely resolution of high-priority issues to mitigate go-live risks. - Ensure validation documentation complies with U.S. regulatory standards (e.g., FDA 21 CFR Part 11, SOX, or GxP when applicable). - Regularly maintain and review validation deliverables such as Test Strategy, Test Protocols, Test Reports, and Traceability Matrix to meet quality assurance and compliance standards. - Lead a team of onsite/offshore testers and validation analysts while closely collaborating with SAP Functional Leads, Technical Leads, the Data Migration Team, and Business Process Owners. - Partner with third-party vendors and system integrators for thorough end-to-end test coverage. - Provide mentoring, training, and drive continuous enhancements in testing practices. ###