Our client is seeking a strategic and hands-on
Manager, QA & Test Automation - SAP Finance to lead a team of Quality Assurance and Quality Engineers supporting complex enterprise financial systems. In this leadership role, you will drive the development and execution of a robust quality assurance and automation strategy, with a strong emphasis on SAP systems and Tricentis Tosca implementation. This role requires someone who can balance long-term strategic planning with the day-to-day management of a high-performing team.
The ideal candidate brings deep experience in SAP environments, extensive knowledge of QA best practices, and a demonstrated commitment to automation-first methodologies. You will lead initiatives that ensure consistent quality, performance, and compliance-while cultivating a collaborative and inclusive team culture.
Location: Greater Seattle Area
Duration: Direct Hire
Compensation: $140,000 - $190,000 per year plus bonus and stock. This is an exciting opportunity to join a globally recognized organization known for long-term employee tenure and operational excellence.
Responsibilities: - Lead and mentor a team of QA and QE professionals supporting SAP FICO systems and related applications.
- Develop, own, and maintain the QA/QE strategy and automation roadmap, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals.
- Champion "Automation First" principles across the QA process and drive adoption of test automation best practices using tools like Tricentis Tosca.
- Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to define quality objectives, identify gaps, and ensure consistent test coverage.
- Provide stable leadership and effective resource planning to meet both strategic projects and operational support needs.
- Manage internal and external team members, including onshore and offshore contractors.
- Ensure QA processes align with IT security, audit, and compliance standards.
- Maintain and report on QA metrics, project timelines, and quality benchmarks to leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Cultivate a transparent and trust-based team culture that supports employee growth and engagement.
- Drive process improvements and innovation to enhance the reliability and scalability of QA practices.
Required Qualifications: - 5+ years of management or leadership experience in quality assurance, preferably in enterprise environments.
- Extensive QA experience, including test planning, execution, and process improvement across large-scale systems.
- Proven hands-on experience with Tricentis Tosca for test automation and familiarity with its implementation in complex SAP landscapes.
- 5+ years of experience working with SAP applications, particularly within the FICO (Finance and Controlling) domain.
- Strong understanding of SDLC, QA/QE methodologies, and enterprise-level testing frameworks.
- Experience managing blended teams of employees and contractors, including global delivery models.
- Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across technical and business domains.
Preferred Qualifications: - Background in accounting or finance system implementations.
- Experience with Kanban methodologies.
- Exposure to enterprise compliance standards (e.g., HIPAA, SOX).
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