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. Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive workplace is essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives in everything we do, and strive to ensure employees of all levels and backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. To learn more, please see the inclusion and belonging information on our site. 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 and development. 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 model and Sprint releases Develop and implement test strategies, plans, and scripts across SAP modules (e.g., MM, SD, FI, CRM) Coordinating 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 development quality assurance experience and experience writing manual test cases, test plans, and executing tests in S4 HANA SAP implementation projects 7+ years of SAP Testing experience across workstreams and at least 5+ years of Test Lead experience in ERP S4 HANA implementation projects Strong proficiency in standard SAP processes with understanding of requirement documentation, process flows, and RICEFWs Ability to build test kick-off decks, plans, test cases (OTC, PTP, RTR) and work with Functional leads; develop test plans, traceability, and test scripts based on specifications Willingness to travel to Boston, MA and Mason, OH when needed Proven success in leading offshore teams and in cross-time-zone collaboration Coordinate triage activities for sprints and SIT/UAT cycles; produce test status reports for design, execution, and defects daily 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 business processes and functionalities Work in Agile sprint cadences and support releases Extensive experience in leading QA and UAT in fast-paced S4 implementations. As the test lead, work closely with PMO and Program/Project Managers, QA manager, business analyst, QA analyst, SI (Implementation partner) team and other collaborators to ensure all test activities take place as needed to meet critical work and timelines. Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and the ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical personnel Demonstrate independent problem-solving and hands-on participation in any phase of testing when needed Be self-motivated and proactive, able to work independently or as part of a team Follow QA tool usage standards on projects including Jira and Zephyr to maintain test repository, complete test execution cycles and triage defects Hands-on with Agile methodology and Sprint ceremonies Participate and lead Sprint Testing as needed for PROD application support and plan Sprint regression as needed Cengage Group is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and qualified individuals. Our job applicants are considered regardless of race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, and any other classification protected by applicable laws. Cengage is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities during the job application process. If you are an applicant with a disability and require accommodation, please contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or at +1 (617) 289-7917, respectively. About Cengage Group
Cengage Group is a global education technology company serving millions of learners, providing affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content and now integrated digital platforms. We serve higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide, supported by scalable technology such as MindTap and Cengage Unlimited. Compensation
The full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location. Sales roles may include incentive compensation beyond base pay range. $88,600.00 - $115,200.00 USD Cengage Group is committed to providing a comprehensive Total Rewards package. Details are available on our site, and are not reproduced here. Warning: Be aware of targeted recruitment scams
that falsely offer job opportunities. Cengage will interview candidates via live in-person meetings, phone calls, and video calls before an offer is extended. Ensure 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. Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive workplace is essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives in everything we do, and strive to ensure employees of all levels and backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. To learn more, please see the inclusion and belonging information on our site. 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 and development. 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 model and Sprint releases Develop and implement test strategies, plans, and scripts across SAP modules (e.g., MM, SD, FI, CRM) Coordinating 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 development quality assurance experience and experience writing manual test cases, test plans, and executing tests in S4 HANA SAP implementation projects 7+ years of SAP Testing experience across workstreams and at least 5+ years of Test Lead experience in ERP S4 HANA implementation projects Strong proficiency in standard SAP processes with understanding of requirement documentation, process flows, and RICEFWs Ability to build test kick-off decks, plans, test cases (OTC, PTP, RTR) and work with Functional leads; develop test plans, traceability, and test scripts based on specifications Willingness to travel to Boston, MA and Mason, OH when needed Proven success in leading offshore teams and in cross-time-zone collaboration Coordinate triage activities for sprints and SIT/UAT cycles; produce test status reports for design, execution, and defects daily 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 business processes and functionalities Work in Agile sprint cadences and support releases Extensive experience in leading QA and UAT in fast-paced S4 implementations. As the test lead, work closely with PMO and Program/Project Managers, QA manager, business analyst, QA analyst, SI (Implementation partner) team and other collaborators to ensure all test activities take place as needed to meet critical work and timelines. Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and the ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical personnel Demonstrate independent problem-solving and hands-on participation in any phase of testing when needed Be self-motivated and proactive, able to work independently or as part of a team Follow QA tool usage standards on projects including Jira and Zephyr to maintain test repository, complete test execution cycles and triage defects Hands-on with Agile methodology and Sprint ceremonies Participate and lead Sprint Testing as needed for PROD application support and plan Sprint regression as needed Cengage Group is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and qualified individuals. Our job applicants are considered regardless of race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, and any other classification protected by applicable laws. Cengage is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities during the job application process. If you are an applicant with a disability and require accommodation, please contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or at +1 (617) 289-7917, respectively. About Cengage Group
Cengage Group is a global education technology company serving millions of learners, providing affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content and now integrated digital platforms. We serve higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide, supported by scalable technology such as MindTap and Cengage Unlimited. Compensation
The full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location. Sales roles may include incentive compensation beyond base pay range. $88,600.00 - $115,200.00 USD Cengage Group is committed to providing a comprehensive Total Rewards package. Details are available on our site, and are not reproduced here. Warning: Be aware of targeted recruitment scams
that falsely offer job opportunities. Cengage will interview candidates via live in-person meetings, phone calls, and video calls before an offer is extended. Ensure communications come from an @cengage.com email address.
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