SAP Test Programme Manager at Deloitte New… · Auckland

Company Description

Join us. But be you. At Deloitte, you’ll do more than just join something, you’ll add something. You’ve found a place that values your curiosity, passion, and desire to work alongside brilliant people on the things that really matter. There really is only one question: What impact do YOU want to make?

• Do you have a passion for leadership, driving organisational change, developing people to maximise their potential, and helping clients unlock business value through the promise of quality technology?
• Do you thrive working in a dynamic environment with a team of talented people who take pride in delivering great results?
• Do you take pride in sharing ideas and experiences, and collaboratively solving problems while making an impact that matters?

Step into a delivery team that’s driving real change through cutting-edge, digitally enabled programmes.

We are passionate about solving tough challenges and turning ideas into impact. If you're a professional who enjoys shaping smart solutions, working side-by-side with clients and teammates, and making sure projects land safely and successfully across industries such as health, public sector, banking —this is your kind of environment. If you’re energised by the prospect of working in a connected, resilient team—one that values trust, open communication, and shared success—you’ll find purpose here.

Bring your drive for digital transformation and make a tangible difference with us

Job Description

Your role as a leader

Your role as a SAP Quality Engineering / Test Manager will focus on the management and delivery of Quality within client engagements, as well as generating leads and supporting the development of key opportunities within the QE practice.

In this role, you will support development of high-performing people and teams, leading and supporting them to make an impact that matters through exceptional client service.

The impact you’ll make

• Build and maintain strong and lasting relationships with clients and vendors through delivery excellence, market eminence, and exceptional thought-leadership.
• Monitor and manage tasks, budgets, and risks across the practice.
• Coach, mentor, and develop high-performing teams through change and continuous improvement.
• Develop high-quality collateral to help clients and senior stakeholders interpret metrics and measures, provide recommendations, and articulate risks and value based on metrics.
• Be empowered to lead client and stakeholder sessions to understand complex challenges, support project team members, and manage stakeholders towards project and programme goals.
• Integrate Deloitte and industry Quality Engineering frameworks to deliver a high standard of quality/testing practices as a part of core capability management.
• Think critically and solve business use case challenges in Testing to provide fit for purpose solutions.
• Strong desire to maintain a high level of continuous learning in the latest processes and methodologies available in market.
• Manage QE resources in the global delivery network
• Delivery excellence and advisory on client engagements in the form testing process optimisations

Qualifications

Your expertise

• Proven SAP Test Manager with 10+ years’ experience in software testing and 5+ years in senior QA/QE/Test Leadership roles, delivering and scaling SAP quality and testing capabilities.
• Extensive experience leading SAP testing programmes, managing complex, business‑critical test deliverables across large transformations.
• Demonstrated leadership in end‑to‑end SAP test management, including test strategy definition, planning, execution, governance, and reporting.
• Strong hands‑on experience managing SAP testing teams across manual and automated testing, with a track record of building, developing, and retaining high‑performing test and automation engineers.
• Deep expertise in SAP‑focused test strategies covering unit, integration, system, UAT, regression, performance, API, database, and parallel payroll testing.
• Proven delivery experience across Agile, Waterfall, and V‑Model methodologies, including running SAP test cycles in Agile and hybrid delivery environments.
• Extensive experience with SAP HR/HCM and SAP SuccessFactorsimplementations, including:
  • Employee Central (EC) and Employee Central Payroll (ECP)
  • Learning & Development, Onboarding, and Recruitment (desirable)
• Strong capability driving end‑to‑end SAP test strategies and execution to support seamless client transitions to SAP S/4HANA.
• Hands‑on experience with SAP test management and defect tools, including Solution Manager, ALM/QC, and JIRA, as well as test environment management.
• Strong experience in SAP integration and API testing, ensuring quality across complex system landscapes.
• Deep understanding of HR business processes and compliance requirements, including payroll and regulatory obligations (e.g. Holidays Act).
• Highly effective stakeholder manager and communicator, confident engaging with Executives, business leaders, SAP functional specialists, and technical teams.
• Solid understanding of commercial principles and consulting delivery models, including client engagement and business development.
• A tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Information Systems, Project Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

Additional Information

Making an impact that matters, together

We are driven by our desire to create positive outcomes for our clients, communities, and people. Everything we do is with intent - the intent to make a meaningful difference.

Our shared values are at the heart of everything we do. Living these values, including ‘taking care of each other’ and ‘fostering inclusion’, is essential to ensuring everyone feels included at work and able to reach their full potential. For us to succeed and thrive as an organisation, we understand the importance of creating a culture where diverse perspectives matter and where everyone is given an equal opportunity to grow and develop.

How you’ll be rewarded:

We hold a simple belief – that our people’s hard work should be recognised and rewarded beyond their remuneration. The Deloitte experience is founded on concepts of trust, balance, wellbeing and the importance of personal connection.

We offer you:

• Flexible work arrangements – work in a way that suits you, us and our clients best
• Subsidised professional qualifications and paid professional memberships
• Subsidised health insurance
• Income protection insurance
• 22 days annual leave
• Social events, social sports teams, and monthly firm drinks
• A focus on wellness and well-being
• Community focused volunteer days
• A focus on the environment and sustainability
• Plus much more

Does this sound like the sort of role and organisation for you? Then apply now! We’d love to hear from you.

We believe the strongest teams are made up of diverse individuals and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that women and individuals from under-represented backgrounds may hesitate to apply if they don't meet all criteria. If you're passionate about this role and believe you have the skills, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience, ideal working hours or qualifications aren't a perfect match.

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