SAP PP / PM & QM - Functional Test Lead

Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced SAP Functional Test Lead with strong domain knowledge in SAP PP (Production Planning), PM (Plant Maintenance), and QM (Quality Management). The role requires expertise in test planning, test execution, defect management, test automation coordination, and SAP process validation across manufacturing and supply chain modules.Key Responsibilities✅ Lead end-to-end SAP functional testing for PP, PM, and QM modules✅ Prepare and execute test strategy, test plans, test scenarios, and test cases✅ Validate business processes including production planning, shop floor control, plant maintenance, equipment lifecycle, quality inspection, and quality notifications✅ Perform integration testing across MM, SD, EWM, FICO, and MES interfaces✅ Coordinate UAT (User Acceptance Testing) with business stakeholders and ensure sign-offs✅ Manage defect lifecycle (logging, triage, tracking, reporting & closure) via ALM tools (e.g., Jira, HP ALM, Azure DevOps, Solution Manager)✅ Collaborate with functional consultants, developers, business SMEs, and cross-functional teams✅ Drive test automation strategy by identifying regression suite candidates (working with automation teams)✅ Provide daily test progress, risk, and status reports to stakeholders✅ Ensure test traceability through RTM (Requirements Traceability Matrix)✅ Validate SAP master data, configuration, transactional flows, and integration points✅ Support cut-over activities, Go-Live validation, and hypercare supportRequired Skills & QualificationsSAP Functional Expertise🔹 Strong experience in SAP PP, PM, QM modules🔹 In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, maintenance workflows, and quality inspection cycles🔹 Experience with master data: BOM, work centers, task lists, equipment, functional locations, inspection plans, etc.🔹 Hands-on knowledge of production orders, maintenance orders, quality notifications, results recording, usage decision, and calibration processes