UAT Test Lead (SAP S/4HANA)
Posted 5 days ago by SystemsAccountants
£500 Per day
Inside
Onsite
Surrey, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The UAT Test Lead role in Surrey involves overseeing User Acceptance Testing for an ERP system implementation, ensuring the system meets business expectations and requirements. The position requires active engagement from various business areas throughout the testing process. The role is initially for three months with the possibility of extension, and it operates within an inside IR35 framework. The candidate will work closely with stakeholders to define testing criteria, prepare test environments, and document outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define UAT Criteria & Test Scenarios: Establish acceptance standards and collaborate with stakeholders to create relevant test scenarios.
- Prepare Test Environment & Data: Ensure test data is complete and accurate before execution.
- Coordinate Test Activities: Develop UAT schedule and secure participation from business users.
- Track Testing Progress & Defects: Monitor execution, log issues, and oversee re-testing activities.
- Document Outcomes & Report Status: Maintain test records and provide reporting on progress and defect trends.
Key Skills:
- Experience leading User Acceptance Testing for ERP systems, preferably SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud.
- Degree or equivalent qualification in a technical, engineering, or related field.
- Strong presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Outcome-focused with a commitment to high-quality results.
- Adaptable to shifting priorities and project demands.
- Excellent planning and coordination skills.
- Competent in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project.
- Eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC).
Salary (Rate): £500pd
City: Surrey
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
UAT Test Lead Surrey (4 days per week in office) 3 months (scope to extend) £500pd (inside IR35) SystemsAccountants are working with a manufacturing firm based in Surrey to source a UAT Test Lead to support in delivering User Acceptance Testing for their ERP system implementation. The role will focus on confirming that the system meets business expectations and aligns with the defined requirements and approved design scope. A crucial aspect of the role is ensuring active engagement and participation from all relevant business areas throughout the testing process.
Role responsibilities
- Define UAT Criteria & Test Scenarios: Establish clear acceptance standards and collaborate with business stakeholders to create test scenarios that reflect core processes, integrations, and key non-functional requirements.
- Prepare Test Environment & Data: Ensure all necessary test data is complete, accurate, and ready within the testing environment before execution begins.
- Coordinate Test Activities: Develop the UAT schedule, secure participation from the appropriate business users, and confirm they receive sufficient guidance or training ahead of testing.
- Track Testing Progress & Defects: Monitor execution against the plan, log and categorise issues, and oversee re-testing activities while working with the implementation partner on defect resolution.
- Document Outcomes & Report Status: Maintain all test records and approvals, and provide clear reporting on test progress, defect trends, and alignment of the solution to business requirements.
Role requirements
- Demonstrated experience leading User Acceptance Testing for ERP systems, ideally including SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud.
- Holds a degree (or equivalent qualification) in a technical, engineering, or related field.
- Skilled in presenting information clearly and engaging with business stakeholders.
- Focused on achieving outcomes and committed to delivering high-quality results.
- Adaptable and comfortable adjusting to shifting priorities or project demands.
- Excellent planning and coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing tasks.
- Competent user of Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Project.
- Eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC).