Quality Manager - SAP Test & Release Management @ Belvedere Recruitment

• Proven experience as a Test Manager or Release Manager in SAP environments • Hands-on knowledge of SAP S/4HANA Cloud or SAP S/4HANA • Experience managing SAP half-yearly releases and coordinating CAB processes • Strong understanding of ITIL-based change and release management practices • Structured approach to test planning, defect management, and UAT coordination • 6-8 years of experience in quality management for delivery • Excellent communication skills to engage technical teams and business stakeholders • Ability to work independently and take ownership in fast-paced environments Quality Manager - SAP Test & Release Management Location: Krakow Contract Type: 6 Months Job Type: On-site • Bridge change governance and quality assurance in SAP operations • Lead SAP half-yearly releases and CAB meetings • Own end-to-end test strategy across the SAP landscape • Work closely with solution architects and business stakeholders • Take ownership in a fast-paced SAP S/4HANA environment Company Overview Our client operates within a structured SAP environment, managing critical business operations through their SAP S/4HANA Cloud platform. They follow ITIL-based practices and maintain rigorous standards for change management and quality assurance. The organisation values structured processes, clear communication, and safe delivery of technology changes that support business operations without disruption. They are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to join their SAP Operations team in Krakow. This combined Test and Release Manager position offers you the opportunity to take ownership of change governance and quality assurance processes in a business-critical SAP environment. Position Overview As Quality Manager, you'll assume a pivotal role that connects change governance with quality assurance. You'll ensure every change and release is delivered safely, thoroughly tested, and without disruption to business operations. Working alongside the SAP Operations Manager, Solution Architect, BTP & Integration Lead, functional analysts, business stakeholders and external vendors, you'll own the complete lifecycle from change intake through to successful go-live. Benefits This contract position offers you the opportunity to work within a structured SAP operations environment where quality and governance are valued. You'll gain exposure to SAP S/4HANA Cloud technology while working with cross-functional teams including solution architects, integration leads, and business stakeholders. The role provides autonomy to shape test and release processes while contributing to safe, disruption-free delivery of business-critical changes. ,[Own change governance from intake and impact assessment through to approval and go-live , Manage the release calendar and coordinate SAP half-yearly releases , Lead Change Advisory Board meetings and drive change impact reviews , Oversee go-live coordination and communicate changes to stakeholders , Evaluate and prioritise change requests based on business and technical impact , Define and own the overall test strategy for the SAP landscape , Plan and coordinate regression testing, integration testing, and UAT , Manage defects through tracking, prioritisation, and resolution follow-up , Produce test reports and release readiness assessments , Ensure testing meets required standards before every release ] Requirements: SAP, Cloud, UAT