Transcend Senior Manager Business Test Validation

Transcend Senior Manager Business Test Validation Location: Zug, Switzerland (Alternate: Titusville, NJ; Raritan, NJ; Horsham, PA) Job Category: Professional Job Sub Function: Project/Program Management Job Function: Project/Program Management Group This role is responsible for delivering the release testing strategy and ensuring alignment with key deployment achievements such as integration testing, Business Simulation Testing (BST), user acceptance testing (UAT), performance testing, and validation activities within a regulated pharmaceutical environment. The incumbent will lead end‑to‑end testing cycles of the SAP S/4HANA releases and guide cross‑functional teams through the global S/4HANA transformation journey. Key Responsibilities Global Testing Execution & Standardization Establish and implement a global testing methodology for S/4HANA releases to drive consistency and repeatability across regions and business units. Define and lead governance for business test planning, execution, and defect management by standardizing tools, templates, and processes. Ensure alignment with SAP Clean Core principles and maintain compliance with GxP, CSV, and regulatory requirements across all testing activities. Coordinate business SME testers across testing cycles to enable aligned execution and timely delivery. Leadership & Collaboration Lead global and regional testing teams across IT, business SMEs, system integrators, and validation partners to deliver aligned, high‑quality testing outcomes. Partner with Deployment Leads, PMO, and technical teams to align dependencies and drive integrated testing plans across releases. Serve as the primary connection between program leadership and execution teams, aligning on scope, timelines, and testing readiness within the Testing Chapter. Planning & Execution Test Lead end‑to‑end test planning across integration, BST, UAT, performance, and regression testing to ensure high‑quality delivery across releases. Identify and manage risks by driving mitigation strategies that support quality, compliance, and on‑time execution throughout the testing lifecycle. Ensure readiness by validating test environments, data integrity, and business checkpoints, and coordinating timely resolution of issues during key achievements. Change Management & Communication Partner with Change Management teams to build collaborator awareness and ensure readiness for testing activities across global and regional teams. Develop and support test playbooks, communication plans, and training materials to enable consistent execution across regions. Deliver clear, timely reporting and status updates to senior leadership to support transparency and informed decision‑making during testing phases. Qualifications Education University‑level degree in supply chain, business/IT technical/scientific area or comparable education/experience. Required 8 years of relevant work experience. Deep expertise in ERP business testing strategy and execution for large‑scale, multi‑release programs, preferably in a global environment. Proven experience managing complex testing cycles, including integration testing, UAT, performance testing, regression testing, and validation in regulated environments. Strong leadership, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working with business leaders, IT teams, system integrators, and global/regional teams under tight timelines. Familiarity with CSV, SDLC, GxP compliance, and regulatory requirements for life sciences or other highly regulated industries. Experience in the Pharmaceutical/Life Sciences sector is highly preferred. Proficiency with SAP S/4HANA testing tools and frameworks, including Solution Manager, Test Suite, and knowledge of Fiori and relevant modules. Ability to develop and enforce global standards for testing methodology, tools, and templates across multiple releases. Other Ability to travel up to 50% of the time both domestically and internationally. Preferred Skills Agile Decision Making Agility Jumps Analytics Insights Business Alignment Continuous Improvement Cross‑Functional Collaboration Leadership Organizational Project Management Organizing Program Management Project Management Methodology (PMM) Project Management Office (PMO) Project Management Tools Project Reporting Statement of Work (SOW) Technical Credibility Pay Transparency Anticipated base pay range: $122,000.00 – $212,750.00 Benefits Subject to the terms of their respective plans and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time‑off benefits: Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year (48 hours for employees in Colorado, 56 hours for employees in Washington) Holiday pay, including floating holidays – 13 days per calendar year Work, personal and family time – up to 40 hours per calendar year Parental leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child Bereavement leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member; 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year Caregiver leave – 80 hours in a 52‑week rolling period Volunteer leave – 32 hours per calendar year Military spouse time‑off – 80 hours per calendar year For additional general information on company benefits, please visit EEO Statement Johnson & J&N is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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