TalentFish is casting a line for a Manager Workday QA Release Test (Technical Leader). This is a contract to hire or direct hire REMOTE. You will be responsible for the Workday quality assurance and release management program, test strategy, testing procedures, regressing testing, and uptake of new Workday features during releases, tenant management and ownership of production processes. You will be responsible for implementing, advising, and ensuring the reliability of Workday applications through thorough testing and analysis. We are looking for someone who is passionate about delivering high-quality products and is driven to continuously improve processes.

In this role you will report into the Workday Platform Director and be the owner of Workday Finance and SCM, including Implementing, managing and maintaining the Workday QA Release and Testing process on a "Big Bang " Workday implementation. You will be collaborating with stakeholders across multiple business and technical disciplines. You will be responsible for creating a comprehensive test strategy and will manage test execution to ensure successful delivery of the Workday suite of applications. This role manages Workday adoption planning and provides input for the roadmap. You will also be responsible for building and managing a team.

What You Bring to the Role. (Ideal Experience)

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
2 – 5 years of Workday experience specifically testing Workday, preferably with a healthcare provider or higher education.
Demonstrable successful Workday ERP implementation project and optimization experience as a test lead.
Experience with Workday implementation and testing methodologies.
Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, tools, and best practices.
Experience with test automation tools and frameworks.
Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to communicate and manage in a matrix organization with multiple business partners and IT teams.
Workday certifications desirable or equivalent experience

What You'll Do. (Skills Used in this Position)

Develop and maintain a comprehensive test strategy for Workday implementation and a test strategy that is sustainable and measurable.
Manage the execution of test cases, and Workday releases ensuring comprehensive coverage of functional and technical requirements.
Monitor and analyze test results, identifying and addressing issues promptly.
Develop and implement automated testing processes to enhance efficiency.
Conduct reviews of testing processes to identify areas for improvement.
Develop comprehensive test plans outlining the scope, objectives, resources, and schedule.
Define testing strategies, methodologies, and test execution processes.
Collaborate with stakeholders to establish testing goals and acceptance criteria.
Communicate testing progress, issues, and risks to project stakeholders, including project managers, developers, and business analysts. Publish defect matrix.
Collaborate with cross-functional, development and product teams to resolve defects and improve software quality.
Manages and prioritizes project-based work including release management (weekly, semi-annual, retirements) and the assessment of new product features.
Document new and updated test scenario descriptions in the test system.
Identify and assess potential risks related to testing and develop mitigation strategies.
Proactively address and resolve issues impacting the testing process or project timelines.
Create and maintain comprehensive testing documentation, including test plans, cases, and reports.
Ensure that all testing activities are well-documented for future reference and audits.
Communicate with the PM and external third-party application owners' test schedules, including scheduling meetings.
Secure final sign-off for system integration testing and user acceptance testing.
Provide input to the testing dashboard and reports design.
Accountable for group achieving 100% compliance with project and environment change control procedures.
Responsible for quality control of change control submissions from the group.
Accountable for group representation at key service management meetings, including Change Control, and others as assigned.
Executes tasks centric to achieving the mission and vision of the Workday product.
Plans and coordinates release management activity and communication with workstream leads.
Acts as the primary migration administrator/coordinator for moves to production to ensure the quality of the Workday product.

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