Test Lead- SAP ECP/ UKG, Contract Position, ASAP Start

SAP Test Lead – Payroll & Time Transformation

6-Month Initial Contract | Melbourne | Long-Term Program into 2027

We are seeking an experienced SAP Test Lead to join a major Payroll and Time & Attendance transformation currently underway in Melbourne.

This is an initial 6-month contract, however the program will run well into 2027, offering excellent potential for extension.

The project has recently completed the design phase and is moving into build. This is a key role responsible for establishing the testing approach and providing end-to-end testing assurance across the transformation.

The Role

• You will take ownership of the testing function across the program, working closely with internal teams, business stakeholders and multiple vendors. Responsibilities will include:
• Develop and establish the overall test strategy, approach and planning
• Provide end-to-end testing assurance across the transformation
• Lead and coordinate SIT and UAT
• Oversee integration testing across Payroll, Time & Attendance and surrounding systems
• Establish appropriate testing governance, processes and reporting
• Coordinate testing activities across internal teams and external vendors
• Identify and manage testing risks, issues and dependencies
• Work closely with business stakeholders to ensure appropriate test coverage and readiness
• Support the program through build, testing, deployment and transition

Skills & Experience

We are looking for someone with strong Test Lead / Test Manager experience who has worked on complex, large-scale transformation programs.

You will ideally bring:

• Large-scale transformation program experience
• Strong Payroll testing experience
• Time & Attendance / Workforce Management experience
• End-to-end integration testing
• SIT and UAT leadership
• Test strategy and planning
• Excellent stakeholder and vendor management skills
• Experience working across complex system landscapes
• Highly Desirable
• Experience across some of the following would be highly regarded:
• UKG / Kronos
• SAP ECP / SAP Payroll
• Rostering and workforce scheduling
• Time clocking
• Payroll reconciliation
• Superannuation
• Complex workforce environments
• Experience with organisations bringing payroll in-house
• Experience coordinating testing across multiple vendors

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Test Lead who enjoys building structure rather than simply stepping into an established testing function. You will have the opportunity to shape the testing approach and play a critical role in a major transformation that will continue well into 2027.

Melbourne based | Initial 6-month contract | ASAP start