QA TESTING IT, SR MANAGER

For more than 115 years, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations. Today, the company is the #1 sugar confectioner in the United States. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of nearly 9,000 employees creating and delivering hundreds of products sold under 20 popular brands like Brach’s, NERDS, SweeTARTS, Laffy Taffy, and Trolli to more than 66 million U.S. households annually and popular Dori snacking products under brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100 in Brazil. QA Testing IT, Sr Manager Job Location: Chicago Want to make an impact? The Quality Assurance, IT Sr. Manager will play a crucial role in devising the testing strategy across multiple testing phases in the Quality environment of Ferrara Symphony project implementation. As the Testing lead following Hybrid methodology of implementation, one needs to devise comprehensive end-to-end process and technical development testing strategies, including the design of testing frameworks tailored for SAP S/4HANA, IBP, Ariba, Analytics, and other integrating edge applications. Responsibilities Liaise with internal and external vendors/partners for testing end-to-end business processes, design and test plan reviews, and provide appropriate recommendations. Develop and maintain testing frameworks, tools, and processes. A problem solver with attention to details. The scope of testing spans integration tests, data conversion cycles, user acceptance tests, day-in-the-life testing involving functional, technical test case development and testing, regression testing, defect management, and test cases for current and future ensuring thorough quality assurance throughout the project lifecycle. Also design negative tests, as necessary and applicable. Set up the testing framework for sustainment going forward and for subsequent phased implementations and projects. Ways you will make a difference Manage and lead a team of testing professionals. Devising comprehensive testing strategy and framework across all facets of testing - integration, UAT, day in the life (DIL), mock data cutover. Oversee the planning, execution, and reporting of test activities. Strong knowledge of various testing methodologies and tools. Optimizing project lifecycles, smart issue management, enhancing risk mitigation strategies, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results. Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) experience in configuring and managing SAP Solution Manager/cloud ALM, focusing on ChaRM/ “Feature” with Transports and monitoring of objects. Effectively lead and work with cross-functional teams – being able to align regularly with business stakeholders, IT team colleagues, project management office, system integration partners, external partner applications, and acquired business partners/IT constituents. Playing lead role in S/4HANA Transformation - proficient in leading S/4HANA projects during testing phases. Skills that will make you successful Able to multitask – multiple areas can have defects and issues that need to be addressed. Skilled at giving presentations and explaining situations and suggestions for moving forward. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Synthesizing a problem or an issue and working on solutions. Strong attention to detail and high standards of work. Ability to be a team player and work/align with multiple teams across business, IT, acquired business partners/IT, and external partners towards aggressive project goals and objectives. Ensuring quality and ability to meet timelines at all times of the project lifecycles. Experiences that will support your success Bachelor’s degree is required. Minimum 10 years of SAP experience preferred with at least 2 S4/HANA full lifecycle implementations. Perform risk assessments and develop contingency plans to mitigate risks. Hybrid (Agile/Waterfall) methodology for greenfield project implementations preferred. HP ALM configuration and managing change management, health monitoring experience is nice to have. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training. #J-18808-Ljbffr