SAP Test Lead

Our energy client is looking for a SAP Test Lead to define and govern the end to end test strategy, plan, execution, and reporting for SAP S/4HANA and integrated solutions within the SAP Plus Program. TCJP00022171

Initial contract goes until Sep 30, 2027 with chances of extension. Hybrid (3 days/week onsite) in Calgary.

The role ensures testing is risk-based, traceable to requirements, and executed with consistent quality across system, integration, data migration MOCK, regression, performance (as applicable), and user acceptance testing.

This role leads the test team and coordinates with System Integrator, Functional, Technical, Data and Analytics teams to ensure environments, test data, defect management, and go-live readiness are managed effectively, enabling a stable cutover and day-one operations.

Responsibilities

Testing Strategy & Planning (Accountable)

• Define and maintain the end-to-end testing strategy, approach, scope, cycles, and deliverables across Sprint testing, SIT, UAT, and Regression.
• Set standards for traceability (requirements to test), test evidence, reporting, and quality metrics; ensure consistency across workstreams and vendors.
• Own the integrated test plan and testing governance cadence (status, risks/issues, decisions), aligned to program milestones and release plans.

Sprint Unit Testing – Testing, Reporting, Communication (Accountable)

• Set expectations and minimum standards for developer/BA unit testing (including evidence and defect logging) and ensure alignment across teams.
• Ensure unit test results, defects, and risks are communicated in a timely manner and rolled up into integrated quality reporting.

Management of Test Entrance/Exit Criteria (Supports / Consulted)

• Define (with PM and stakeholders) the test entrance/exit criteria for each phase and ensure criteria are measurable and evidenced.
• Provide governance input on readiness (environments, data, scope stability, access) and identify gaps/risks requiring resolution before progression.

SIT – Test Scripts, Coordination, Execution, Reporting, Onboarding, Defect Management (Accountable)

• Own the SIT approach and outcomes, ensuring test scripts/scenarios, schedules, and resourcing enable end?to?end coverage of business processes and integrations.
• Oversee tester onboarding (tools, access, ways of working), and ensure execution is coordinated across workstreams and vendors.
• Own SIT reporting (progress, pass rates, coverage, defects, quality risks) and escalate issues impacting timelines or release readiness.

SIT – Defect Resolution (Accountable)

• Lead SIT defect triage and prioritization with Tech Lead, functional leads, and vendors; confirm severity/priority and required turnaround.
• Ensure clear ownership, timely resolution, and retest planning; track trends and systemic issues and drive root?cause focus where needed.

SIT – Test Cycle Sign?off (Supports)

• Provide objective test results, quality metrics, and risk assessment to support the formal SIT cycle sign?off decision.
• Validate evidence of completion against exit criteria (including defect thresholds, coverage, and outstanding risk acceptance) and recommend go/no?go.

UAT – Test Scripts, Coordination, Execution, Reporting, Onboarding, Defect Management (Accountable / Responsible)

• Accountable for UAT success and (where applicable) co?responsible for execution with the Test Coordinator to ensure business validation of end?to?end processes.
• Ensure UAT scripts and scenarios reflect business outcomes, roles, and controls; coordinate environments, data, access, and tester readiness.
• Manage UAT defect intake, triage, reporting, and escalation; ensure defects impacting adoption/readiness are resolved or formally risk?accepted.

UAT – Defect Resolution (Supports)

• Support UAT defect resolution by facilitating triage, clarifying test evidence/repro steps, and coordinating retest cycles and communications.
• Ensure visibility of UAT defect burn?down and readiness risk to PM and business leadership.

UAT – Testing Sign?off (Consulted)

• Provide UAT completion status, defect summaries, and residual risk assessment to the Business Lead to support formal UAT sign?off.
• Confirm exit criteria evidence is complete and stored in the controlled repository, with traceability to scenarios and outcomes.

Regression Testing Execution (Supports)

• Support regression execution planning, sequencing, and reporting to ensure repeatable validation of critical end?to?end processes across releases.
• Confirm defect management and readiness reporting reflects regression outcomes and any emerging quality risks.

Must have:

• 8+ years' experience doing end-to-end testing for large, integrated enterprise programs (SIT, UAT, Regression; performance testing support as applicable).
• Test Lead/Manager experiences
• Working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA solution components and common integration patterns (interfaces, middleware, data replication), sufficient to drive effective SIT/UAT coverage.
• Experiences in at least one major ERP implementation or transformation.

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

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