Job Description

We are looking for an experienced SAP Test Management & Quality Engineering Lead to transform how testing is performed across our SAP landscape.

Based in Prague and reporting to the Director of Technology Compliance & Governance, this role will establish testing as a strategic capability that improves system stability, reduces deployment risk, and increases confidence in every release.

You will lead the organization’s testing strategy, drive automation and AI adoption, establish a Testing Center of Excellence, and ensure testing is fully integrated with Change & Release Management processes in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the SAP testing and quality engineering strategy
• Establish and lead a Testing Center of Excellence (CoE)
• Drive adoption of test automation to improve quality, efficiency, and release reliability
• Develop and maintain the roadmap for modern, scalable, and risk-based testing practices
• Train, coach, and mentor teams on test design, execution, and quality engineering best practices
• Ensure testing is embedded throughout the software delivery lifecycle
• Partner with Change & Release Management teams to support compliant and controlled deployments
• Define testing governance, KPIs, quality gates, and release readiness criteria
• Evaluate and implement AI-driven testing capabilities, including test generation, execution, and analytics
• Foster a culture where quality is owned by everyone and testing is a core component of delivery

Required Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience leading SAP testing and quality engineering activities
• Proven track record of developing testing strategies and governance frameworks
• Strong experience with test automation and quality engineering practices
• Deep understanding of Change & Release Management in regulated environments
• Experience with risk-based testing, quality controls, and audit-ready delivery processes
• Ability to coach, influence, and lead cross-functional teams
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Fluent in English

Preferred Skills

• SAP S/4HANA implementation or transformation experience
• Experience establishing or leading a Testing Center of Excellence
• Experience with Tricentis Tosca, Jira/Xray, SAP Cloud ALM, Solution Manager, or similar platforms
• Experience with Computer Software Assurance (CSA) and risk-based validation approaches
• Familiarity with Computer System Validation
• Knowledge of GxP, SOX, ISAE3402, or similar compliance frameworks
• Experience working in Pharma industry
• Experience leveraging AI to improve testing effectiveness and efficiency

What Success Looks Like

• Increase automation coverage across the SAP landscape
• Improve release quality and production stability
• Reduce testing effort through standardization and AI adoption
• Strengthen release readiness and deployment confidence
• Build a sustainable quality engineering capability and testing community across the organization

Required Skills:

Audit Readiness, Change Management, Communication, Quality Engineering, Regulated Industries, Release Management, SAP Testing, Stakeholder Management, Test Automation

Preferred Skills:

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Atlassian JIRA, Computer System Validation (CSV), GxPs, Pharmaceutical Industry, SAP S/4HANA, Tricentis Tosca

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

Yes

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

08/31/2026

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