Non-Functional Test Lead

Your new company
We are currently working with one of the largest, most reputable Pharmaceutical and Healthcare organisations globally.
This organisation is going through huge transformation and growth - with key projects ongoing to improve both their internal structure and external services.
The company is currently going through a huge SAP project, with the implementation of SAP functions across the whole company globally.
They are looking for a Non Functional Test Lead to join them on a 6 month contract, working on a hybrid basis (3 days per week on site, 2 days working from home).

Your new role

• Test Planning: Develop Non-Functional Test Plans for each deployment.
• Toolset Definition: Establish a common approach and tools for Non-Functional testing.
• Test Scope: Define scope for Performance Testing and Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT).
• Effort Estimation: Estimate efforts and organize team for Non-Functional Tests.
• Alignment: Align Non-Functional Test Plans company strategies and deployment approaches.
• Test Procedures: Define procedures for Performance Test and Test Management tools (e.g., Solution Manager, Jira).
• Scenario Development: Create Performance Test Scenarios and schedule tests.
• Resource Management: Collaborate with partners to secure resources and monitor system performance.
• Disaster Recovery: Plan and coordinate DR exercises with relevant capabilities and service organizations.
• Risk Management: Manage Non-Functional risks and dependencies; communicate issues.
• Metrics Tracking: Produce metrics to track test progress and actions for plan maintenance.
• Closure Reports: Generate Non-Functional Test Closure Reports and secure sign-offs.
• Entry Criteria Communication: Work with program members to confirm readiness for Non-Functional Test phases.
• Compliance: Ensure all testing adheres to company quality and compliance standards.
• Team Development: Coach and mentor junior team members in a globally distributed environment.
• Collaboration Culture: Promote teamwork and stay updated on IT architecture.
• Change Advocacy: Advocate for and guide stakeholders in adopting new testing approaches.
• Requirements Clarification: Clarify and manage Non-Functional Requirements with stakeholders.
• Security Coordination: Work with Security and Infrastructure teams for compliance with security requirements.
• Network Assessment: Collaborate with local teams to assess network latency.
• Data Volume Management: Ensure sufficient data volumes for testing and utilize tools for data generation as needed.

What you'll need to succeed

• Extensive management of testing across the Test Delivery Lifecycle and within regulatory domains (GXP, SoX).
• Proven experience managing multiple concurrent projects using Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies.
• Proficiency with Performance Test tools (e.g., LoadRunner, NeoLoad) and Test Management tools (e.g., Solution Manager, Jira).
• Familiarity with both on-premise (Apache JMeter) and cloud-based load generation tools.
• Experience with SAP and Non-SAP systems, and matrix management in global teams.
• Background in life sciences, healthcare, FMCG, or pharmaceuticals.
• Strong understanding of IT and cloud architecture, Computer System Validation (CSV), and Risk-Based Testing.
• Exposure to Continuous Integration (e.g., GitHub, Jenkins), Service Management, and monitoring tools.

What you need to do now

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