Business Testing Lead, ekaterra, Egypt (Short-term)

Job Title: Business Testing Lead, ekaterra
Job Type: (Short-term Contract/Blossom project) - Immediate Hire
Work Location: Egypt
About ekaterra:
With an annual turnover of around €2bn, ekaterra is the world's largest tea
business, with world-class, purpose-driven brands such as Lipton, Pukka, Tazo,
T2 and PG Tips. 'eka' is a word taken from the Sanskrit language which means
unity and one purpose, while 'terra' represents the earth and nature. As
ekaterra we are truly united in one purpose: growing a world of wellbeing
through the regenerative power of plants.

In July ‎2022, CVC Capital Partners Fund VIII took over the full ownership of
the ekaterra business from its previous owner, Unilever. As a standalone
entity with a dedicated single-category focus, ekaterra is even better
positioned to lead the tea industry, delivering higher growth and value, and a
greater impact on the wider world. With ‎11 production factories in four
continents and tea growing estates in three countries, ekaterra is a
profitable and growing business whose brands reach hundreds of millions of
consumers. It has a presence in over ‎100 countries.

Under the ownership of CVC, ekaterra has an exciting future ahead with
opportunities for increased investments in our iconic brands, our people, and
our capabilities. Combining the strength and scale of our brands with a focus
on speed and agility, ekaterra is brewing a corporate start-up mindset that's
opening-up new opportunities for its people to flourish every day.

At ekaterra, we put consumer love at the heart of every decision. We celebrate
diverse thinkers who take personal ownership to connect ideas and make
impactful things happen; people who share our values around humanity and
courage and give their commitment to nurturing the wellbeing of all. In
return, we offer a working culture that gives our people freedom and
flexibility, and where they can grow both personally and professionally to
master their field.

Be part of our amazing blend. Come and grow yourself and, in turn, help us to
grow a world of wellbeing.
Your Role
ekaterra is currently in the process of full global IT Systems and
Infrastructure separation from its former owner - Unilever Group. The main
goal of this separation is to design, build, test and deploy a fully separate,
flexible, and fit for purpose IT environment.
Therefore, we are currently looking for a Business Testing Lead, who would
develop and implement end-to-end business user testing strategies using
quality processes and methodologies with specifics to SAP environment.
Your Key Tasks:
* Lead the preparation of integrated Business Testing activities from the testing strategy formulation, though testing coordination, up the defects resolution, working hand-in-hand with Functional Consultants, Key Users and SMEs supporting the Business Testing process.
* Confirm the approach and scope for business testing to comply with the Central Test Strategy, adjust and align to any specific local requirement or/and leadership priorities.
* Create testing execution strategy, align and organize testing facilities and agree on the testing schedule with testers. Align and provide testing data, if necessary. Collaborate with all necessary stakeholders for test environment management (interfaces, correction transports etc.).
* Identify Key Users and SMEs to support the testing process to meet the programme timelines. Communicate key roles & responsibilities and assure availability for testing activities.
* Coordinate the creation of business test scripts based on the SIT scenarios input. Assure the finalization and sign-off for the final Business Testing scope.
* Manage day-to-day Business Testing progress in line with the strategy, governance, and project timelines. Report daily progress and provide all necessary input for regular follow-up testing progress meetings.
* Coordinate the resolution of key defects including the local definition of any manual procedures, coordinate with internal or/and external parties on timely defect resolution.
* Coordinate the timely sign-off and provide all necessary sign-off materials for internal as well as external stakeholders, where necessary.
Support the aims of the Global Template/Process, KDDs and ensure the business
users/SMEs remain aligned. Coordinate the Change Request process as well as
Regression Testing, if necessary.

Stakeholder Management and key interfaces
The role ensures effective global, regional and local internal and external
stakeholders' collaboration across all organization levels.
The role ensures effective external Vendors and IT Support Centers
collaboration.

Skills and Experience
* Degree in Information Technology / Computer Science/ Electronics & Computer Science, OR any equivalent degree course.
* Minimum ‎4-‎6 years of experience as a test coordinator/test lead on at least ‎3 E2E implementation.
* Understanding of leading test practices for large-scale implementations as well as testing infrastructure.
* Solid understanding of business processes and integration points across functional streams.
* Functional SAP experience on ‎2-‎3+ E2E implementations is nice to have esp. in the areas of Finance or Supply Chain.
* Experience establishing and managing complex schedules, plans and trackers.
* Ability to proactively identify and solve problems logically and autonomously (e.g. troubleshooting, root cause analysis, remediations).
* Ability to work in international and cross-cultural team and environment.
* Communicative, with good time management and prioritization skills.
* Hands-on expertise with leading test management tools.
Excited about the Role?
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reviewed against our requirements. Should you not meet our immediate
requirements, your profile will be registered in our talent pool system and we
will match your profile to suitable future vacancies.
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