Program Test Manager – SAP & D365 FinOps

Candidate Description

With over two decades navigating complex enterprise transformations, this seasoned Program Test Manager excels at orchestrating end-to-end quality assurance for ERP, payroll and integration platforms. Leveraging deep expertise across Microsoft Dynamics 365 FinOps, SAP, JD Edwards and Workday ecosystems, they have delivered robust test strategies for organisations spanning construction, retail, banking, energy and government sectors. Adept at 360-degree reviews, they align technical detail with executive expectations to drive confident, on-time releases.

Their technical acumen is demonstrated through mastery of Azure DevOps, BizTalk, TIBCO and Azure Integration Services, coupled with advanced automation tooling such as TOSCA and LoadRunner. Notable achievements include steering the Oracle-to-D365 migration for a Major Retailer, cutting Sev-1 defects to zero, and leading an Energy Company's Ramco payroll validation where data variance was confined to 30.1%. Across engagements they have championed methodologies from Agile Scrum to PRINCE2, governed security and performance testing, and introduced real-time dashboards that elevate stakeholder visibility.

A collaborative leader, they have built high-performing multi-site teams of up to 50 specialists, mentored business testers and transferred knowledge to partners like Deloitte and Accenture. Their adaptability across sectors, coupled with a passion for continuous improvement, enables them to recover troubled projects, embed sustainable QA practices and ensure digital initiatives meet strategic, operational and regulatory goals.