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SAP Testing & Deployment Lead

Belden, Inc Carmel, Indiana, United States

hybrid
Posted Jan 12, 2026

Role & seniority

  • Test Lead with deep SAP S/4HANA experience; 8–10 years ERP projects; 5+ years leading testing; 2+ years in deployment/cutover planning

Stack/tools

  • SAP S/4HANA migration/upgrade focus; testing governance and standards

  • Azure DevOps; Tricentis Tosca; LiveCompare; Microsoft Office Suite

  • QA leadership, test planning/execution, defect management, KPI reporting

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Own and administer testing tools, drive adoption/training/enhancements; lead QA workstreams across all phases

  • Plan, execute, report, and manage risks; enforce standards and drive continuous process improvements

  • Lead cutover/deployment activities (Pre-Go-Live, Go-Live, Post-Go-Live); develop deployment checklists, communication plans, rollback/escalation processes

Must-have skills

  • 8–10 years in ERP; SAP S/4HANA migration/upgrade experience

  • 5+ years as Testing Lead; 2+ years deployment/cutover planning

  • Strong QM, PM lifecycle and risk assessment knowledge

  • Proficiency with Tricentis Tosca and LiveCompare; Azure DevOps

  • Effective cross-functional and executive communication; audit-ready documentation

Nice-to-haves

  • Tricentis certification; SAP Activate methodology certification

  • Prior S/4HANA deployments; exposure to large-scale business change initiatives

Location & work type

  • Hybrid and remote work practices available; global collaboration across programs/workstreams

Full Description

Belong. Believe. Be You. Belden.

Propel your career surrounded by a diverse team of innovative, goal-oriented individuals who are pursuing the next generation of connectivity solutions. At Belden, you’ll participate in work that will challenge you and position you to excel. You’ll collaborate with colleagues from around the world, gaining exposure to a broad base of expertise and perspectives.

Together, we’ll continue on a journey of innovation, creating a connected world and paving the way for automation. Join us and let’s build the future.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Test Lead with strong expertise in S/4HANA projects to support our global digital transformation efforts.  The Lead plays a critical role in supporting testing standards, tools, practices across programs and planning deployment activities including cutovers. This individual ensures testing governance compliance, supports ad hoc project initiatives, and owns key testing toolsets to enhance visibility, communication, and delivery effectiveness. You will play a key role in supporting business transformation in line with the organization's future state goals. This is a highly collaborative role requiring strong coordination skills, a solution-oriented mindset, and an ability to juggle multiple priorities while fostering a team-centric environment.

Key Responsibilities

Own and administer testing tools (e.g., Azure DevOps); drive adoption, training, and enhancements. Lead QA workstreams across all phases—planning, execution, reporting, and risk management. Manage Test Analysts and ensure timely, standards-based test script delivery and execution. Enforce testing standards and identify process improvements for continuous optimization. Maintain accurate documentation and support status, KPI, and program-level reporting. Ensure compliance with intake, change, and governance processes; maintain audit-ready records. Work closely with PMO & Workstream Leads and plan deployment for roll-outs. Create detailed cutover checklists plans incorporating both technical and operational tasks Develop communication plans, rollback plan, escalation procedures, and downtime minimization processes. Lead cutover/deployment activities and key deployment deliverables for Pre-Go-Live, Go-Live, and Post Go-Live phases Collaborate with project leads, stakeholders, and leadership to align global testing efforts. Oversee defect management across all test phases. Communicate clearly and professionally across all formats; develop structured documentation.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or related field. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate and simplify complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. 8-10 years of relevant experience in ERP projects. Experience on SAP S/4HANA migration or upgrade projects is required. 5+ years in a Testing Lead or related role overseeing test cycles for large-scale business change initiatives (SAP S4 HANA, Oracle, Cloud) 2+ years with deployment & cutover planning. Clear understanding of cutover phases for ERP projects. Strong understanding of Quality Management processes, project management life cycle and risk assessment processes. Experience with Tricentis Tosca and LiveCompare is required Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Desired

Tricentis certification SAP certification on Activate Methodology Previous experience with S4 HANA Deployments

Let’s Write the Next 100 Years Together. Join a global community striving to improve connectivity and security. The work we’re doing puts our people on the front lines of impacting lives and shaping the future. Propel your story of innovation by helping Belden write the next chapter in ours. Shape your future at Belden.


These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.

Applicants can expect a base compensation range of $120,000 to $160,000, plus benefits and additional incentives based on the level of the role.  This is the reasonable estimate that Belden believes it might pay for this job based on applicable circumstances at the time of posting. Belden may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law, and commensurate with the applicant’s experience, qualifications, and geographical location.

Belden also offers hybrid and remote work practices where feasible and provides employees with benefits that could include health/dental/vision, long term/short term disability, life insurance, HSA/FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, paid leave for volunteer work in your community, training opportunities, professional talent management and succession planning, corporate health well-being initiatives and a work culture which includes commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability!

SAP S/4HANATestingDeploymentQuality ManagementProject ManagementRisk AssessmentAzure DevOpsTricentis ToscaLiveCompareCommunicationDocumentationDefect ManagementCutover PlanningCollaborationProcess ImprovementKPI ReportingTeam Leadershipmulti-location

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