Deployment Test Manager

**Introduction to Role**:Join AstraZeneca, a global, innovation-driven BioPharmaceutical business that is more than just one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies.We are in a period of strong growth and our employees are united in making a difference to patients worldwide.We are embarking on a large-scale transformation of our IT landscape with the Axial Programme, replacing current ERP systems with one global solution.This programme provides the opportunity for real transformation and to shape the way of working globally for many years to come.We are seeking the best talent to join our newly formed **Axial Test Capability team**, part of the Design and Delivery team.As a **Deployment Test Manager,** you will be accountable for all testing associated with a specific location for the Axial Global S4 Transformation Programme.**Accountabilities**:you will lead the delivery of testing services within the S/4 migration programmes to meet IT and Business needs.You will ensure the Test Strategy and good practices of AXIAL Testing capability are followed by each Test Lead for the Deployment.You will also be responsible for developing the Local Test Approach for specific deployments, ensuring Test Plans for each test phase are produced and implemented following defined AXIAL test processes.You will provide effective Programme and Deployment communications, build and sustain great relationships with key stakeholders, track test data and environment readiness for each test phase, and feedback on lessons learnt from the Deployment to the Test Capability to support continuous improvement.**Essential Skills/Experience**:- IT delivery experience, including experience of test managing large-scale programmes.- Test Management experience in ERP delivery and/or transformations.- Good Context Driven Testing knowledge and experience.- Good knowledge and solid experience of SDLC methodologies.- Experience working with a range of testing techniques, tools, processes, and delivery methodologies.- Strong stakeholder management and influence skills.- Superb communication and interpersonal skills.- Excellent spoken and written English language skills- A proactive approach to problem solving with strong Lateral and Critical thinking skills.- Self-learner and serious about remaining up to date with testing industry advancements.Ability to grasp and understand new technology and concepts.- Experience working in globally distributed teams and shared resources- Experience with Testing Management and Defect Management Tools- Experience in the delivery of Test automation and knowledge of automation tools**Desirable Skills/Experience**:- Experience working across multiple (AstraZeneca) BTGs (Business/ Technology Group Areas)- Experience working with pharmaceutical software regulatory bodies- Experience in Test Management on a SAP Delivery and/or Transformation- Experience in implementing SAP Activate methodology and best practices- Experience in using JIRA and the JIRA x-Ray modules- Experience SAP Solution Manager tool- Experience in creating dashboards, and Reports in PowerBI and/or JIRA.When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines.In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions.That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office.But that doesn't mean we're not flexible.We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility.Join us in our unique and ambitious world.At AstraZeneca, we are one purpose-led global organisation.We are the enablers and innovators, ensuring that we can fulfil our mission to push the boundaries of science and discover and develop life-changing medicines.We take pride in working close to the cause, opening the locks to save lives, ultimately making a massive difference to the outside world.The Axial Programme will be powered by S/4HANA, a new ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system, which will transform the way we work through our entire supply chain - from bench to patient.This is a once in a generation programme for AstraZeneca and will shape our ways of working globally for many years to come.