SAP Testing Automation- AI- Innovation-Senior Manager

Job Title:

Senior Manager SAP Testing (Automation & AI Enablement)

Experience Range:

1214 Years

Role Summary:

We are seeking a Senior Manager SAP Testing to lead and shape the future of SAP Testing at EY Global Delivery Services (GDS). The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in SAP testing processes coupled with a forward-looking vision for automation AI-driven testing and intelligent quality assurance. This role demands a strategic thinker who can lead large-scale testing transformations champion continuous test automation and drive DevOps and CI/CD enablement in complex SAP S/4HANA and cloud environments.

The Senior Manager will be accountable for defining strategy building capability and ensuring delivery excellence across multiple SAP engagements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and implement the strategic vision for next-generation SAP Testing using automation AI and analytics.
• Lead the transformation of SAP quality assurance practices by embedding continuous testing within DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (SAP functional Basis Integration and DevOps) to ensure end-to-end test optimization.
• Drive test strategy design governance frameworks and delivery excellence across SAP landscapes (ECC S/4HANA Cloud).
• Build and lead high-performing testing and automation teams fostering innovation and accountability.
• Champion the adoption of AI-based testing accelerators impact analysis tools and intelligent defect prediction models.
• Oversee the setup and maintenance of automation frameworks and tools (e.g. Tricentis Tosca Panaya Worksoft Selenium etc.).
• Establish and monitor quality metrics KPIs and automation ROI to measure effectiveness and identify improvement areas.
• Collaborate with global EY leadership and clients to articulate transformation roadmaps and ensure alignment with business outcomes.
• Mentor teams to develop future-ready SAP testing talent within EY GDS.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 1214 years of experience in SAP testing and quality engineering with a proven track record of leading complex multi-country programs.
• Deep understanding of SAP landscapes testing processes and release management in S/4HANA and SAP Cloud ecosystems.
• Strong expertise in test automation tools (preferably Tricentis Tosca Panaya Worksoft or similar).
• Hands-on experience implementing DevOps CI/CD and continuous testing pipelines in SAP environments.
• Exposure to AI/ML-based testing platforms or intelligent test automation strategies.
• Excellent leadership communication and stakeholder management skills able to influence senior leadership and drive decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to own and deliver outcomes with full accountability fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.