Job Title : Test Manager Global ERP Transformation
Contract
Remote
Overview
We are seeking a senior Test Manager to lead the quality and validation strategy for a large, multi-entity ERP modernization program spanning several global business units. This role will oversee a complex transformation initiative utilizing Oracle Cloud ERP and related technologies. The position requires a leader capable of directing large-scale testing operations, coordinating diverse stakeholder groups, and ensuring overall program readiness across multiple workstreams.
The ideal candidate has deep experience steering enterprise-wide testing for complex ERP deployments, partnering with system integrators, and managing cross-functional global teams. This individual will be accountable for the success of the testing lifecycle, program alignment, risk oversight, and executive communication.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct the full testing portfolio for a multi-country, multi-pillar ERP program, ensuring organizational readiness and end-to-end quality.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive test strategy, integrating plans from multiple workstreams, vendors, and technology groups.
- Monitor program execution across onshore, offshore, and nearshore teams; align efforts with the broader delivery roadmap.
- Lead issue identification, defect analysis, root-cause review, and drive timely remediation with cross-functional teams.
- Coordinate closely with system integrators to validate deliverables, confirm milestone completion, and uphold agreed performance standards.
- Present testing progress, risks, and impacts to senior leadership, translating technical details into executive insights.
- Oversee risk and issue mitigation across the program, ensuring all critical business processes, integrations, and data flows are fully validated.
- Manage resource utilization, team coordination, and workload planning across global contributors.
- Ensure program KPIs, business value metrics, and success criteria are met throughout delivery.
- Support hybrid project methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall approaches, depending on workstream needs.
Required Skills & Experience
15+ years of experience in enterprise-scale IT delivery with a strong focus on ERP implementations.Proven background leading testing and QA functions for large transformation programs.Expertise managing testing life cycles across Oracle Cloud ERP or comparable platforms (SAP, Workday, PeopleSoft, etc.).Demonstrated success working with multiple system integrators and vendor partners.Strong capability in defect governance , process validation, and cross-system quality control.Experience navigating complex global environments involving multiple stakeholders, business entities, and distributed teams.Advanced skills in risk management, issue resolution, and program reporting .Strong communication and presentation ability, comfortable engaging with senior executives, program sponsors, and board-level stakeholders.Hands-on experience with Agile or hybrid delivery models .Global implementation experience, including collaboration with offshore and nearshore teams.Core Competencies
Test Strategy & ExecutionERP Implementation LeadershipVendor & SI OversightProgram / Project ManagementRisk & Issue ManagementStakeholder EngagementQuality Assurance & GovernanceMulti-country Transformation ExperienceResource & Delivery Management#Li-BS1