Cengage Group
Overview
We believe in the power and joy of learning. At Cengage Group, our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose – driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education. Our culture values inclusion, engagement, and discovery, and we strive to ensure employees of all levels and backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. We are committed to inclusive practices and providing reasonable accommodations during our job application process. If you require accommodations, please contact accommodations.ta@cengage.com or +1 (617) 289-7917. What you'll do here
As
an expert SAP ERP Test Lead
at Cengage, you will drive end-to-end testing efforts for our SAP implementation and enhancements within large multi-functional projects. This is a
hands-on leadership role
requiring strong coordination with offshore teams, effective business communication, and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage offshore QA teams to ensure timely and high-quality test execution following Agile models and Sprint releases Develop and implement test strategies, plans, and scripts across SAP modules (e.g., MM, SD, FI, CRM) Coordinate with onsite business and IT leads to capture requirements, resolve issues, and align priorities Track and report testing progress using Excel dashboards, JIRA and Zephyr (optional) Facilitate defect triage meetings, root cause analysis, and resolution tracking Ensure test coverage and traceability for functional, integration, regression, and UAT phases Mentor junior testers, promote standard QA processes, and cultivate a culture of accountability Skills you'll need here
9+ years of relevant software quality assurance experience and experience writing manual test cases, test plans, and executing tests in S4 HANA SAP implementation projects At least 7+ years of SAP Testing experience across workstreams and minimum 5+ years of Test Lead experience in ERP S4 HANA implementations Proficiency in standard SAP processes with understanding of requirement documentation, process flows, and RICEFWs Experience building kick-off decks, plans, test cases (OTC, PTP, RTR) with Functional leads; developing test plans, traceability, and test scripts based on functional and technical specifications Willingness to travel to Boston, MA and Mason, OH when needed Proven ability to lead offshore teams and collaborate across time zones Coordinate triage activities for sprints and SIT/UAT cycles; produce test status reports Strong Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, dashboards) and JIRA skills Excellent written and verbal communication and leadership abilities Ability to multitask and prioritize in a dynamic environment Experience working with business and IT leads in a client-facing capacity Conduct risk assessments and prioritize testing efforts to ensure thorough validation of all business processes and functionalities Work in Agile sprint cadences and support releases Lead QA and UAT in fast-paced S4 implementations and collaborate with PMO, QA managers, business analysts, SI partners, and other stakeholders Participate in and/or lead Sprint Testing, PROD support, and plan Sprint regression as needed About Cengage Group
Cengage Group is a global education technology company serving millions of learners with affordable, quality digital products and services. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content and scalable digital platforms. We serve higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching, and research markets worldwide. Through scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education. Compensation
The full base pay range is provided for this position. Individual base pay varies by work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location. Sales roles may include additional incentive compensation beyond base pay. $88,600.00 - $115,200.00 USD Cengage Group, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. Warning: Be aware of targeted recruitment scams claiming to offer positions on behalf of Cengage Group. Cengage will interview candidates via live in-person, phone, or video calls before offering employment. Always verify communications come from an @cengage.com email address.
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We believe in the power and joy of learning. At Cengage Group, our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose – driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education. Our culture values inclusion, engagement, and discovery, and we strive to ensure employees of all levels and backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. We are committed to inclusive practices and providing reasonable accommodations during our job application process. If you require accommodations, please contact accommodations.ta@cengage.com or +1 (617) 289-7917. What you'll do here
As
an expert SAP ERP Test Lead
at Cengage, you will drive end-to-end testing efforts for our SAP implementation and enhancements within large multi-functional projects. This is a
hands-on leadership role
requiring strong coordination with offshore teams, effective business communication, and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage offshore QA teams to ensure timely and high-quality test execution following Agile models and Sprint releases Develop and implement test strategies, plans, and scripts across SAP modules (e.g., MM, SD, FI, CRM) Coordinate with onsite business and IT leads to capture requirements, resolve issues, and align priorities Track and report testing progress using Excel dashboards, JIRA and Zephyr (optional) Facilitate defect triage meetings, root cause analysis, and resolution tracking Ensure test coverage and traceability for functional, integration, regression, and UAT phases Mentor junior testers, promote standard QA processes, and cultivate a culture of accountability Skills you'll need here
9+ years of relevant software quality assurance experience and experience writing manual test cases, test plans, and executing tests in S4 HANA SAP implementation projects At least 7+ years of SAP Testing experience across workstreams and minimum 5+ years of Test Lead experience in ERP S4 HANA implementations Proficiency in standard SAP processes with understanding of requirement documentation, process flows, and RICEFWs Experience building kick-off decks, plans, test cases (OTC, PTP, RTR) with Functional leads; developing test plans, traceability, and test scripts based on functional and technical specifications Willingness to travel to Boston, MA and Mason, OH when needed Proven ability to lead offshore teams and collaborate across time zones Coordinate triage activities for sprints and SIT/UAT cycles; produce test status reports Strong Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, dashboards) and JIRA skills Excellent written and verbal communication and leadership abilities Ability to multitask and prioritize in a dynamic environment Experience working with business and IT leads in a client-facing capacity Conduct risk assessments and prioritize testing efforts to ensure thorough validation of all business processes and functionalities Work in Agile sprint cadences and support releases Lead QA and UAT in fast-paced S4 implementations and collaborate with PMO, QA managers, business analysts, SI partners, and other stakeholders Participate in and/or lead Sprint Testing, PROD support, and plan Sprint regression as needed About Cengage Group
Cengage Group is a global education technology company serving millions of learners with affordable, quality digital products and services. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content and scalable digital platforms. We serve higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching, and research markets worldwide. Through scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education. Compensation
The full base pay range is provided for this position. Individual base pay varies by work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location. Sales roles may include additional incentive compensation beyond base pay. $88,600.00 - $115,200.00 USD Cengage Group, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. Warning: Be aware of targeted recruitment scams claiming to offer positions on behalf of Cengage Group. Cengage will interview candidates via live in-person, phone, or video calls before offering employment. Always verify communications come from an @cengage.com email address.
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