
Cognizant
SAP Test Manager (S/4HANA Migration and Test Management Lead)
- Permanent
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job expiry date: 13/03/2026
Job overview
Date posted
27/01/2026
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 20,000 - 30,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Manager
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
13/03/2026
Job description
The SAP Test Manager role at Cognizant is a senior SAP test leadership position focused on driving SAP ECC to S/4HANA migration and conversion initiatives using the Brownfield approach and SAP Activate methodology. The role sits within the Digital job category and operates under a Hybrid work model based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The position requires ownership of SAP test management activities across large-scale ERP transformation programs, ensuring structured planning, execution, and governance of testing cycles aligned with SAP Activate. The role mandates strong functional expertise across SAP Procurement, Finance, and HR domains, including SAP MM, EWM, Ariba, FI, CO, HCM, and SuccessFactors. The SAP Test Manager is responsible for implementing and leveraging test automation tools, driving performance optimization, and ensuring high-quality delivery outcomes. The role extensively utilizes SAP Cloud ALM (SAP CALM) for project monitoring and governance and Signavio for process modeling and alignment. Cognizant operates as a global professional services company transforming business, operating, and technology models for the digital era, headquartered in the United States, listed on the NASDAQ-100, and recognized as one of Forbes Worldâs Best Employers 2025. The role exists within Cognizantâs consultative, industry-based delivery model supporting enterprise clients through digital transformation initiatives while adhering to equal opportunity employment practices and compliance standards.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end SAP ECC to S/4HANA migration and conversion testing initiatives using the Brownfield methodology
- Apply the SAP Activate framework to plan, execute, and govern SAP test management activities across the project lifecycle
- Provide functional testing expertise across SAP Procurement including MM, EWM, and Ariba modules
- Provide functional testing expertise across SAP Finance modules including FI and CO
- Provide functional testing expertise across SAP HR modules including HCM and SuccessFactors
- Implement and manage automation tools for SAP testing activities
- Optimize system and testing performance throughout S/4HANA migration projects
- Utilize SAP Cloud ALM (SAP CALM) for project monitoring, test tracking, and governance reporting
- Use Signavio for process modeling and validation in alignment with SAP S/4HANA processes
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of SAP migration milestones
- Manage stakeholders across business and technical teams and provide structured risk mitigation plans
Experience & skills
- Demonstrated experience leading SAP ECC to S/4HANA migration or conversion projects using the Brownfield approach
- Hands-on experience applying SAP Activate methodology for SAP project planning, execution, and governance
- Strong functional knowledge of SAP Procurement modules including MM, EWM, and Ariba
- Strong functional knowledge of SAP Finance modules including FI and CO
- Strong functional knowledge of SAP HR modules including HCM and SuccessFactors
- Experience implementing SAP test automation tools and driving performance optimization initiatives
- Proficiency in using SAP Cloud ALM (SAP CALM) for project and test management
- Experience using Signavio for SAP process modeling and analysis
- Ability to manage stakeholders and develop risk mitigation plans within SAP transformation programs