SAP Ariba Business Analyst-UAT Lead

Dice is seeking an experienced SAP Ariba Business Analyst to lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities for a critical Ariba rollout project. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between IT and business stakeholders, ensuring the successful execution of testing activities and validation of the solution prior to deployment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead UAT strategy, planning, and execution for the Ariba implementation
• Define, document, and manage UAT test scenarios and test cases
• Translate business processes into user-friendly UAT scripts and workflows
• Collaborate closely with: Finance, Procurement, Facilities, Other cross-functional business teams
• Support business users during: UAT preparation, Test execution, Defect triage and retesting
• Validate: Approval workflows, Financial controls, Operational and compliance requirements
• Facilitate communication between IT and business stakeholders
• Provide post-UAT support including hypercare, process clarification, and enhancement discussions

Requirements:

• Strong hands-on experience with SAP Ariba
• Proven experience leading UAT activities for enterprise applications
• Experience creating and managing detailed test cases and test scenarios
• Ability to work effectively with business users who are new to the platform
• Experience supporting controls-heavy and compliance-focused processes
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and facilitation skills
• Experience in regulated environments such as healthcare or pharmaceuticals is a plus
• Maximo exposure is helpful but not required
• Prior experience working with Abbott or similar regulated organizations
• Strong understanding of procurement and finance business processes
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines effectively