Test Manager – SAP Transformation (Freelance)

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Test Manager to lead testing activities for a large‑scale SAP transformation programme based in Lisbon. The role is freelance, hybrid, and starts immediately. You will coordinate System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) across multiple business brands and ensure high‑quality delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate SIT and UAT activities across the programme.
• Develop and manage test plans, schedules, and execution timelines.
• Facilitate test planning sessions, defect triage meetings, and status reporting.
• Track testing progress, risks, issues and dependencies, ensuring timely resolution.
• Support defect management and coordinate resolution with development teams.
• Provide regular reporting to project leadership and business stakeholders.
• Promote testing best practices and continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Test Manager or Test Lead on large‑scale transformation programmes.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate across business users, developers, testers and cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent organisational and planning abilities.
• Experience working in enterprise programme environments; SAP or ERP testing experience is highly desirable.

Required skills

• Test Management
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• System Integration Testing (SIT)
• Test Planning & Coordination
• Defect Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Test Governance
• Test Reporting
• SAP ERP (preferred)
• SAP CRM (preferred)
• Zephyr Enterprise
• Fluent Commerce OMS
• Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies