Practice Lead - Business Acceptance Testing (BAT) Ref. 006393

Our Client & The Opportunity:

We are partnering with a global leader in the insurance sector to find a visionary leader for their Business Acceptance Testing (BAT) practice. This is a high-impact role created to establish and scale the Casablanca center into a strategic hub of excellence. You will have the autonomy to shape the team, drive innovation, and directly influence customer success across the organization.

• Location: Casablanca, Morocco
• Scope: Strategic Leadership for a Global Hub

Your Mission:

As the overarching BAT leader in Morocco, your mission is threefold:

1. Build & Inspire: Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing testing team, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.
2. Drive & Grow: Act as the primary senior stakeholder, ensuring delivery excellence while strategically expanding the practice's services and customer base.
3. Innovate & Transform: Champion the integration of next-generation testing methodologies (GenAI, Automation, UX) to future-proof the practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide end-to-end leadership for the Moroccan BAT practice, aligning local strategy with global objectives.
• Serve as the primary senior contact for key customers, ensuring outstanding service delivery and satisfaction.
• Develop and execute a growth roadmap to solidify Morocco as a key strategic hub within the global network.
• Lead talent development, resource planning, and foster a collaborative and innovative team environment.
• Drive operational excellence by monitoring KPIs, managing budgets, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

The Ideal Candidate Profile:

We are looking for a dynamic leader who combines strategic vision with hands-on leadership.

• You have 8+ years of experience in Testing/Quality Assurance, including at least 3+ years in a leadership role managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• You possess a proven track record in customer engagement and practice growth.
• You have deep expertise in Business Acceptance Testing practices, including automation and functional/non-functional testing.
• Expertise in testing SAP Ariba modules is essential, including:
  • SAP Ariba Sourcing
  • SAP Ariba Procurement
  • SAP Ariba Supplier Management
• You are an inspirational leader with excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• You are entrepreneurial, customer-focused, and thrive in a global, multicultural setting.
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field is required.