UAT Test Manager(SAP)

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients.  We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications.  We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals. 

We are seeking an experienced UAT / Test Manager to guide and manage System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for a programme of works within the Oil & Gas sector. The role requires strong SAP testing experience, combined with the ability to coordinate business users, manage test execution, and provide clear governance and reporting throughout the testing lifecycle.

This role will suit a hands on test manager with proven experience delivering structured UAT in complex SAP environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Test Planning & Governance

• Lead the planning and delivery of SIT and UAT activities.
• Define the scope of testing and manage the creation of a detailed test plan and schedule.
• Establish entry and exit criteria for all test phases.
• Ensure testing aligns with Oil & Gas operational and business requirements.

Test Execution Management

• Manage and coordinate the day to day execution of testing.
• Facilitate daily stand ups during test execution.
• Track progress against plan and provide regular status reporting.
• Identify and manage risks and issues impacting testing delivery.

Business & User Coordination

• Manage all user logistics, including:
• User access to SAP environments
• User readiness for testing
• Test scheduling and coordination
• Act as the main interface between business users and the project team during UAT.

Defect Management

• Own the defect management process, including logging, triage, prioritisation, and tracking.
• Work closely with SAP functional and technical teams to drive defect resolution.
• Provide clear reporting on defect status and trends.
• Reporting & Test Closure
• Produce a formal test exit report, covering:
• Test execution summary
• Defect status and residual risk
• Readiness assessment and recommendations for go live

Requirements

Essential

• Proven experience as a UAT Lead / Test Lead.
• Hands on experience testing SAP solutions (ECC and/or S/4HANA).
• Strong experience planning and managing UAT and SIT.
• Experience coordinating large numbers of business users.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working in Oil & Gas or similarly complex, regulated environments.

Desirable

• SAP S/4HANA programme experience.
• Familiarity with SAP test management tools and defect tracking tools.
• Experience working with third party system integrators.

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with business and technical stakeholders.
• Proactive, delivery focused, and comfortable working under pressure.

Benefits

At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development, and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success.  

We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life.  In addition to a Competitive Salary, here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package: 

• Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth. 
• Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance.  We can’t promise to always be able to meet every request, however, are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where we can. 
• A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well-being, and insurance schemes, an employee assistance programme, discounted cash plan and more…. 

At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement. If you don’t tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we’re looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience. We embrace diversity in all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Your perspective and potential are important to us. 

If we can do anything to help make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.