Test Lead(SAP SuccessFactors - Employee Central Payroll, AI & Gen AI - Products & Tools)

Job Title Test LeadRole OverviewThe Test Lead is responsible for end to end test management across system integration, user acceptance, end to end validation, and payroll parallel runs.

This role ensures testing is planned, executed, governed, and reported effectively to support successful cutover and go live.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all testing phases including System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), End to End (E2E) Testing, and Payroll Compare Parallel Run.
• Define and manage test scope, strategy, timelines, and resources for each phase of testing. Oversee test execution, ensuring test cases, defect tracking, and test evidence are managed using tools such as Jira and Zephyr.
• Validate integrated business processes, system interfaces, and payroll workflows, with a strong focus on E2E testing.
• Manage defects across all phases by monitoring resolution, retesting, and closure against agreed priorities.
• Ensure all test exit criteria are met and testing activities are completed and documented. Prepare and distribute test status reports, defect metrics, and readiness dashboards.
• Provide testing inputs to governance forums to support cutover and go live decisions.
• Work closely with business testers, IT leads, and subject matter experts (SMEs) to validate scenarios and obtain test sign off. Align testing outcomes with project governance and leadership expectations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in Test Management/Test Lead roles.
• Strong knowledge of SIT, UAT, E2E Testing, and Payroll Parallel Run.
• Hands‑on experience with test and defect management tools (Jira, Zephyr or similar).
• Strong understanding of integrated systems and business processes.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Strong planning, coordination, and reporting capabilities.