Full Description

Who We Are

ITG Brands is the third-largest tobacco company in the USA with offerings of some of the most well-known cigarette, cigar, and e-vapor brands. As a member of the globally recognized Imperial Brands PLC family, we are a forward-thinking partner with operational integrity.

ITG Brands is committed to putting consumers at the center of what we do, while creating an innovative workplace where inclusion, creativity, and bold thinking drive progress. This empowers us to bring our true selves to work, to collaborate more effectively through showing our passion and being confident to bring new ideas to the table.

We are not afraid to seize opportunities and make things happen – both individually and collaboratively. We strive to exceed expectations by seeing things differently and doing things differently. This truly is a place where we all share a challenger mindset which drives our success.

Job Summary

What You Will Do

Reporting to the AUTP Program Leader, with a dotted line to the Unify Global Test Lead, the AUTP Testing Tower Lead is responsible for defining, planning, and executing the overall testing strategy for the AUTP program. This includes Unit Testing, System Integration Testing (SIT), and User Acceptance Testing (UAT). The role partners closely with AUTP Tower Leads, Business Owners, Delivery Partners, Global Unify teams, and local function leads to ensure testing readiness, execution, and issue resolution. Key responsibilities include managing test scope, resources, schedules, spoke engagement, and overall UAT coordination to support a high‑quality SAP implementation.

WHAT YOU WILL DO Refine and tailor the AUTP test approach for the region, ensuring alignment with global project objectives and the Program Test Strategy. Define and track testing scope for each test cycle across the Americas. Ensure adherence to globally established test metrics, entry/exit criteria, and success measures. Collaborate closely with the Global Testing team, AUTP IT and Data Tower Leads, Project Delivery Leads, and Spoke Test Managers to understand timelines, deliverables, and dependencies. Serve as the primary local point of contact for all test activities and ensure alignment between global and regional teams. Coordinate with cross‑functional teams including data, integration, process, and business stakeholders. Lead UAT planning, preparation, execution, and closure; support other test phases requiring Americas business involvement. Partner with Global Testing and the SI to manage and coordinate SIT activities. Develop detailed regional test plans aligned with Unify project timelines. Manage AUTP business test scope, requirements, test scripts, and test cases specific to Americas operations and compliance. Create and monitor the test execution schedule; align testers, level workloads, and ensure effective resource use while minimizing business disruption. Coordinate business testers for UAT and retesting activities; ensure execution follows the defined schedule. Ensure proper testing coverage of local customizations, regional SAP configurations, and critical spoke systems. Track, prioritize, and report defects; manage communication and documentation with global teams. Partner with Business Process Leads (BPL) and Business Process Experts (BPE) to resolve issues quickly. Verify compliance with AUTP‑specific legal, regulatory, and operational requirements, including tax codes and payroll configurations. Engage local business stakeholders to validate that regional needs are addressed in testing. Provide regular progress updates to regional and global leadership, highlighting risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans. Identify testing‑related risks and develop plans to ensure continuity and readiness for deployment.

Qualifications

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Key Capabilities

Previous experience in an SAP Test Leader role, working with multiple parties including senior business stakeholders and third-party vendors Preferably managed or led multiple SAP testing deployments (ideally with global programme exposure) Experience with SAP Testing Tools Very strong communication and collaboration skills; Collaborative mindset across business functions & testing. Cultural understanding and experienced working in multi-cultural teams across different time zones Ability to operate in a complex environment with multiple workstreams in flight and capable of understanding the interdependencies within and the program Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university +10 years test management experience Significant deployment and test management experience in both business and SAP Demonstrated Influencing and leadership skills, including negotiation and conflict management combined with a strong service orientation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in Consumer Good deployment
• Knowledge in Finance or Supply Chain
• Had played a Cutover or Transition Manager in the past
• Knowledge in various testing – performance, regression, data testing.

What We Offer

Competitive benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision/life insurance/disability plans Dollar for dollar 401k match up to 6% and 5% annual company contribution 15 Company-paid holidays Generous paid time off Employee recognition and discount programs Education assistance Employee referral bonus program Hybrid workplace – remote / in office Summer hours Casual dress policy Monday through Friday

Annual Base Salary Range: $138417.00 - $184555.00

Applicant Information

This job description describes the essential functions of the job at the time the job description was created, but it is not an exhaustive list of tasks, duties and responsibilities. In addition, the position may evolve or change over time and such changes may not be reflected in the job description until it is next updated.

Everyone Belongs

ITG Brands and ITG Cigars provides equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you have a concern about discrimination in the application or hiring process or you need an accommodation based on religion, disability or pregnancy in the application or hiring process, please contact us at TalentAcquisition@itgbrands.com .