SAP Project Analyst - Test Management & Cutover Planning (Mid-level, remote) Job Details | Belden Inc

Belden Inc. is seeking a mid-level SAP Project Analyst to support its ERP transformation team. The role owns test management strategies and cutover planning for SAP implementations, coordinating cross-functional teams, defect resolution, go-live transitions, stakeholder communications, and post-go-live support.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, own, and execute comprehensive test management strategies across SAP projects, including unit, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing (UAT)
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (business, functional consultants, technical developers, and QA) to ensure test scripts, scenarios, and defect resolution are tracked and completed on schedule
• Manage test cycles end-to-end, including test planning, execution tracking, defect management, and reporting to leadership and steering committees
• Oversee the defect management lifecycle. Coordinate with functional consultants, developers, and business users to prioritize, troubleshoot, and resolve issues efficiently using tools like Azure DevOps (ADO), SAP Solution Manager, Micro Focus ALM, or Jira
• Design and maintain detailed cutover plans, including sequencing of activities, resource assignments, rollback strategies, and go/no-go decision criteria
• Lead cutover war rooms during go-live events, managing real-time issue triage, escalation, and communication with stakeholders
• Partner with SAP functional and technical leads to identify testing risks, data migration dependencies, and interface/integration touchpoints requiring validation
• Build and maintain project timelines, RAID logs, and status reports specific to testing and cutover workstreams
• Ensure compliance with change management and SOX/audit requirements related to testing documentation and sign-offs
• Facilitate post-go-live hypercare support planning and transition to steady-state operations
• Manage stakeholder communication, ensuring transparency on testing progress, risks, and cutover readiness

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 5–8 years of project management experience, with at least 3 years focused specifically on SAP implementation or upgrade projects
• Demonstrated experience owning test management and/or cutover planning for at least one full-cycle SAP implementation (ECC, S/4HANA, or similar)
• Familiarity with SAP modules (e.g., MM, SD, FICO, PP) and how they interconnect within end-to-end business processes
• Experience with test management tools (e.g., SAP Solution Manager, Tricentis Tosca, Azure DevOps, HP ALM/Quality Center, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of cutover planning methodologies, including data migration timing, system freeze periods, and rollback contingencies
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to lead war-room discussions under pressure during go-live events
• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams, competing priorities, and tight deadlines in a matrixed organization
• SAP Activate Project Manager Certification
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or SAFe Agilist (for hybrid Agile/Waterfall delivery environments)