WorkDay Test Lead

Key ResponsibilitiesAct a key partner 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, smoke testing, unit testing, parallel testing, test execution, dress rehearsals, entry/exit criteria, etc.Responsible for coordinating and scheduling all testing phases to include End to End, Payroll Parallel, User Experience Testing, Regression Testing, Dress Rehearsals, etc.Governance and oversight of all testing phasesEngage 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 progressReport weekly statistics of testing progressOversee 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.Document business rule scenarios and decision trees for interfaces. Proven ability to produce quality deliverables effectively and efficiently with high attention to detail.Develop and execute test plans, both internal plans and those provided by interface partners, for quality assurance.Understanding of testing tools, unit testing, integration test scripting, manual and automated regression testing, and testing methodologies.Develop SQL queries to validate test results, log defects, and retest as needed to bring to successful completion.Skills and Qualifications

3+ years of hands-on testing experience in data / Workday as a Testing Lead.3+ years of related Workday experience with functional knowledge in HCM, Absence Management, Compensation, Benefits, Learning, Merit, Onboarding, Payroll Processing, Performance Management, Recruiting, Reports, Talent Acquisition, Time Tracking, and other workstreams as needed.Experience with a full life-cycle Workday Implementation.Data Analysis: Ability to query data using SQL and BI Tools.Able to compare and identify data variances.Excel power user: Pivot tables, etc.Training and Change Management skills a plus.