Test Lead

Test Lead (SAP Payroll / E2E Testing)

Amsterdam Netherlands
Start Date: 08 May 2026
Contract Duration: 6 Months

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Test Lead to drive end-to-end test management across a large-scale implementation. This role will be responsible for ensuring all testing phasesfrom System Integration Testing (SIT) to Payroll Parallel Runsare effectively planned executed and governed to support a successful go-live.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all testing phases:
  • System Integration Testing (SIT)
  • User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
  • End-to-End (E2E) Testing
  • Payroll Compare Parallel Run
• Define and manage:
  • Test scope strategy timelines and resources
• Oversee test execution including:
  • Test case management
  • Defect tracking
  • Test evidence documentation (Jira Zephyr or similar tools)
• Validate:
  • Integrated business processes
  • System interfaces
  • Payroll workflows (with strong E2E focus)
• Manage defect lifecycle:
  • Track prioritize retest and ensure closure
• Ensure all test exit criteria are met before go-live
• Prepare and share:
  • Test status reports
  • Defect metrics
  • Readiness dashboards
• Provide insights to governance forums for cutover and go-live decisions
• Collaborate with:
  • Business testers
  • IT teams
  • SMEs
• Drive test sign-offs and ensure alignment with leadership expectations

Must-Have Skills

• Proven experience as a Test Lead / Test Manager
• Strong expertise in:
  • SIT UAT E2E Testing
  • Payroll Parallel Run testing
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Jira Zephyr or similar test/defect management tools
• Solid understanding of:
  • Integrated systems
  • End-to-end business processes
• Excellent:
  • Stakeholder management
  • Communication skills
  • Planning and reporting capabilities

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Experience with:
  • SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP)
• Exposure to:
  • Enterprise payroll transformation programs
  • AI / Gen AI tools (added advantage)

Experience Required

• 10 years in testing / QA roles
• Proven track record in leading complex testing programs

Location

Amsterdam Netherlands (Onsite/Hybrid)