Oracle ERP Test Manager

Role: Oracle ERP Test ManagerSkills: Oracle Cloud ERP Finance (GL, AP, AR, FA, CM, COA, P2P, O2C) and SCM (Inventory, Procurement, Order Management, Manufacturing) Data Migration, ReleasesExperience12+ YearsLocationHouston TX.We are Seeking the Oracle ERP Test Manager will lead end-to-end testing for Oracle Cloud ERP programs (Finance and/or SCM), acting as the primary client-facing and vendor-facing test leader. The role is responsible for shaping the test strategy, governing SIT/UAT/OAT, orchestrating multi-vendor delivery, ensuring traceability and compliance (e.g., SOX where applicable), and delivering high-quality releases through risk-based testing and measurable KPIs. This is an onsite leadership role working closely with client stakeholders and coordinating offshore QE teams.Key ResponsibilitiesTest Leadership & GovernanceOwn the Test StrategyTest Plan, and Quality Governance across ERP tracks (Finance, SCM, Integrations, Reporting).Establish and run test governance forums: daily stand-ups, defect triage, go/no-go gates, release readiness meetings.Define entry/exit criteriarisk-based test scope, and traceability from requirements ? test cases ? defects ? release notes.Set up RACI, test calendar, and QA checkpoints across SIT, UAT, OAT, regression, and cutover validations.Client & Vendor ManagementServe as the single point of contact for client QA leadership; ensure transparent communication and expectation management.Coordinate with system integrators (SI), third-party vendors, and internal product teams on dependencies, environments, and fixes.Drive defect SLAs, cross-team ownership, and escalation management; present progress/KPIs to executive stakeholders.Align test scope with contractual obligationsSOW, and project milestonesFunctional & Integration TestingOversee testing across Finance (GL, AP, AR, FA, CM, COA, P2P, O2C) and SCM (Inventory, Procurement, Order Management, Manufacturing)Plan and lead E2E business process validations spanning Oracle ERP and boundary systems (e.g., CRM, WMS/TMS/OTM, Banking, Tax, Reporting).Govern API/OIC integration testing, data migration/reconciliation, reporting/BI verification, and cutover readiness.Non-Functional & AutomationDefine regression automation strategy (e.g., Tosca, Selenium/WebdriverIO, TestComplete) and integrate into CI/CD (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions).Oversee performance testing scope (critical flows, SLA validation) and environment/instrumentation readiness.Ensure security, audit, and compliance checks (SOX/ITGC where applicable) are embedded in the test process.Planning, Environments & DataBuild detailed test schedules, resource plans, and environment usage plans (SIT/UAT/Pre-Prod).Establish test data strategy (masking/subsetting/synthetic), test data refresh cycles, and data governance.Reporting & MetricsPublish daily/weekly dashboardscoverage, pass rate, defect density/leakage/severity aging, DRE, trend analysis, and risk register updates.Produce go-live quality sign-offs, test summary reports, and post-implementation validation plans.Required Skills & QualificationsMust-HaveStrong Oracle Cloud ERP testing leadership across Finance and/or SCM with integration-heavy landscapesProven client-facing and vendor management experience in multi-vendor delivery environments.Deep understanding of E2E business processesP2P/PTP, O2C/OTC, R2R, PTM, Inventory & Costing; exposure to COA designHands-on oversight of SIT, UAT, OATcutover testing, and hypercareExperience with integration middleware (e.g., Oracle Integration Cloud/OIC, REST/SOAP APIs, flat-file/EDIs).Tools: Jira/Azure DevOps/ALMZephyr/XrayConfluenceJenkins/GitHub, SQL for validation, Tosca/Selenium (governance level).Strong defect triage, risk management, and executive reporting skills.Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and documentation skills.Nice-to-HaveExposure to OTMWMSCRMtax engines (e.g., Vertex), Banking integrations, Reporting/BI (OTBI, BIP).SOX/ITGC testing experience; understanding of change management and segregation of dutiesCertifications: Oracle Cloud ERPPMP/PRINCE2PSM/CSMISTQB Test ManagerExperience with service virtualizationdata maskingtest environment managementKey DeliverablesMaster Test Strategy Test Plan with risk-based scope.Traceability Matrix (requirements ? test cases ? defects ? releases).SIT/UAT/Test Completion ReportsGo/No-Go recommendations, and hypercare validation plan.Automation coverage map, regression suite, and CI execution reportsQuality dashboards and executive steering readouts.KPIs & Success MetricsDefect Leakage (to UAT/Production) within agreed thresholds.Test Coverage (Requirements, E2E business processes, Integrations, Compliance).Defect SLA adherence aging; % of critical defects resolved by gate.Release Readinessentry/exit compliance, risk burndown trend.Automation ROI% regression automated, cycle time savings, stability.Stakeholder Satisfaction (CSAT) and audit/compliance pass rates.