SAP Test Manager – FICO

About the role

As an SAP Test Manager – FICO, you will make an impact by leading the end‑to‑end testing and validation of SAP finance processes and consolidation reporting during a major organizational restructuring initiative. You will be a valued member of the Finance Transformation & QA team and work collaboratively with functional leads, BPOs/TPOs, compliance teams, and cross‑functional stakeholders across geographies.

• Define and lead the comprehensive test strategy for SAP validation in a company‑split scenario, ensuring zero business disruption.
• Oversee end‑to‑end testing cycles (SIT, BST, UAT), including scope definition, scenario planning, test script creation, resource planning, and readiness tracking.
• Coordinate with global BPOs, TPOs, Finance functional leads, Security, Data, SQA, Compliance, Cutover, and Migration teams to ensure smooth execution across all phases.
• Lead and facilitate workshops to determine E2E scenarios, data dependencies, security personas, and cross‑system integration requirements.
• Drive testing governance by conducting kickoffs, monitoring execution, managing defect triage, performing exit assessments, and securing approvals.

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work‑life balance through our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position in a client or Cognizant office in Bridgewater - NJ
. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

• 10+ years of experience in software testing with strong hands‑on SAP FICO process testing (AP, AR, FA, Projects, Banking, Treasury, Revenue Accounting).
• Proven experience validating SAP SAC consolidation reports and financial data flows.
• Strong experience managing multi‑phase SAP test cycles (SIT, BST, UAT) within large transformation programs.
• Demonstrated ability to identify test requirements, define E2E scenarios, create scripts, and coordinate execution across globally distributed teams.
• Experience supporting SAP troubleshooting and issue resolution in finance modules.
• Hands‑on experience with JIRA for tracking, structuring dashboards, and generating testing metrics.
• Experience working in GxP‑regulated life sciences environments and ensuring compliance with validation processes.
• Ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Security, Cutover, Migration, Data, Compliance, Functional Leads, BPOs/TPOs) to manage dependencies and ensure test readiness.

• Experience using Tosca for automation to improve test coverage and efficiency.
• Background in medical devices or broader life sciences product domains.
• Familiarity with research and development processes and associated testing requirements.
• Understanding data models to support accurate validation of financial and reporting applications.

Applications will be accepted until February 16th, 2026. The annual salary for this position is between $81,513 to $130,000, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

* Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*