Description
* Quality advocate who will partner with business and technical teams to build comprehensive test plans for large cross-functional systems projects and programs, with particular focus on UAT
* Inspire others to fight for excellence, even under competing priorities and pressures
* Effectively lead meetings ranging from 2 to 60+ participants, and communicate resulting actions
* Identify opportunities to leverage automation for test prep and execution
* Proactively look for risks (technological, organizational, political) and identify appropriate mitigation plans
* Seek expertise and involve the right experts for the best testing outcomes
* Drive schedule, planning meetings and activities for UAT preparation and execution
* Facilitate identification of test scenarios and ensure requirements traceability
* Foster healthy debate and seek to understand multiple perspectives
* Estimate resource requirements to complete testing, and ensure realistic plans are in place
* Ensure the test environments and required data are available to support testing
* Utilize analytical skills to investigate and drive resolution of issues found in UAT activities
* Report progress on UAT activities and issues to the project team and to management
* Approach problems flexibly, and be willing to adapt and modify your approach, without compromising on the outcome.
* Participate in testing transformation activities by driving forward innovative approaches and methodologies
Minimum Qualifications
* Extensive experience leading testing/QA, with emphasis on planning and managing cross-functional testing
* Experience with different testing methodologies and driving a quality mindset
* Experience establishing QA program structure for optimal return-on-investment, and coordinating and delegating cross-project initiatives
* Ability to develop technical expertise and understanding of system interdependencies, and their impacts on testing plans
* Experience with system and/or software architecture models
* Ability to abstract technical details and effectively communicate to audiences at different levels
* Proficient at balancing multiple efforts at a time
* Excellent listening, communication, leadership and presentation skills
* Ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal partners
* Exemplify flexible thinking, curiosity, self-motivation, dedication to quality, focus on the details, and a positive perspective
* Ability to navigate through ambiguity to clarify objectives and execution plans
* Strong organizational and documentation skills
Preferred Qualifications
* SAP functional experience, and experience migrating from SAP R/3 to SAP S/4 HANA is beneficial
* Experience with Logistics & Supply Chain testing, as well as freight carriers or third-party logistics providers, is a plus
* Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
* Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
* Quality Assurance certification (ISTQB, ASQ, etc) and/or PMI certification is highly desirable
Skills
* Quality assurance
* Program management
* Testing
* UAT
* Automation
* Change Management
* SAP
* Logistics
* Supply Chain
* QA Certifications
Employee Value Proposition
We empower individuals to do the best work of their lives—driven by purpose, fueled by innovation, and supported by a culture of inclusion and excellence.
* Purpose & Impact: Join a team where your work contributes to meaningful change, shaping products and experiences that enrich lives globally.
* Innovation & Craft: Collaborate with brilliant minds on cutting-edge technologies, where creativity, precision, and bold thinking are celebrated.
* Belonging & Inclusion: Thrive in an environment where diverse perspectives are valued, and everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
* Well-being & Growth: Access comprehensive benefits, continuous learning opportunities, and support for your personal and professional journey.
* Community & Contribution: Make a difference beyond the workplace through programs that support volunteering, giving, and sustainability.
Job Title
UAT Test Manager
Location
Cork, Ireland
Job Type
Contract
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