100% REMOTE.
Our direct client has a new opening for a Workday Testing Lead 118696.
This position is up to 12 months, with the option of extension, and is in Augusta, Maine.
If you are interested, please send us your rate and resume.
We are currently seeking a Workday Testing Lead. This role supports the initiative to implement Workday by developing and execution of a testing strategy, test planning, test case scenarios, and successfully navigating test execution to ensure functional business needs are met. The individual will provide coordination and support with Project Management to ensure that all aspects of the HR project are completed on time and in alignment with business goals.
As a key contributor to the State of Maine Workday implementation it is imperative that you establish high quality standards and lead by example. This role requires close partnership and collaboration with Functional Configuration Leads and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to understand business processes and develop a Test Strategy that ensures thorough and effective test coverage. As the Testing Lead you will provide technical direction of the testing team to include creation and execution of manual and automated test scripts as well as assuming responsibility for the creation and execution of quality metrics.
The Business Analyst will partner closely with the various teams to define requirements that will inform the project’s goals.
Test team leadership experience
Must possess the qualities of a balance between technical analysis and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of Workday/HRMS systems
Key Responsibilities:
Role Description
• Act a key partner on behalf of the SOM for the third-party testing partner engaged for the project implementation
• Develop and execute an overall Testing Strategy defining the testing, purposes, responsibilities, guidelines, schedule, and other information specific to each round of testing
• Create Test Plans for each phase of testing detailing tenant setup, data prep, data validation, roles & responsibilities, unit testing, test execution, entry/exit criteria, etc
• Responsible for coordinating and scheduling all testing phases to include End to End, Payroll Parallel, User Experience Testing, Regression Testing
• Governance and oversight of all testing phases
• Engage in review of configuration workbooks and application configurations to assess tenant readiness for each test phase
• Prioritize and sequence test scenarios with support from vendor consultants and project Leads
• Act as escalation point of contact for all defects
• Provide overall testing metrics/report for each testing phase
• Ensure project has appropriate regression test plans for Workday Releases while in implementation
• Facilitate the coordination of data across test steps within scenarios
• Work with the project team to schedule testing sessions and coordinate/monitor assignments and progress
• Report weekly statistics of testing progress
• Oversee all test execution activities including defect management, troubleshooting and resolution
• Conduct a daily testing de-brief during key testing activities to review progress and set the agendas and objectives for the following day
• Work with Project Manager as needed on other project priorities, such as issue prioritization, data analysis, and project support
• Advanced skills working with customers, including excellent communication skills with all levels of business as well as IT staff
Data Analysis: Ability to query data using SQL and BI Tools.
Able to compare and identify data variances
Excel power user: Pivot tables, et
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This is a remote position.