The Workday Testing Manager will have a successful End-to-End medium to large ERP implementation testing experience, and relevant background in HCM, Finance, and Student systems. As the Testing Manager, you will be hands-on with the development of key project deliverables for Workday implementations such as: Test Strategy, Test Plans, Test metrics and reporting, and Test Scenarios while driving client engagement. This individual exemplifies the skills of a leader, manager, & mentor, and thrives on accomplishing the stakeholders’ needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the project team on Workday implementations through preparation, planning, and execution of Testing of the Workday system prior to implementation.
- Manage 1 - 5 small to large Workday product implementations in the Testing Manager role.
- Track and report on testing progress.
- Guide project team on development of test plans and impart Best Practices on Testing.
- Provide guidance and mentoring to other consultants.
- Become an expert our Cynergy™ (Workday) Implementation Methodology and use it on all engagements.
- Drive collaboration between QA and functional teams to maximize timely delivery of solutions
- Contribute to tools and project assets related to Workday testing.
- Track issues and risks, communicate status, and escalate concerns appropriately, while working with the client project manager to identify/resolve all issues that could impact project scope and/or timeframes.
- Work with Workday’s Delivery Assurance to ensure compliance with checkpoints.
- Assist in the transition of the customer from Professional Services to Product Support.
- Ensure the client can serve as a reference upon completing their implementation.
- Participate in the sales cycle when requested to gather requirements, formulate delivery approach, and develop a proposal/SOW.
Skills & Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in End-to-End medium to large ERP implementation testing.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
- Previous Workday experience required
- Active Workday certification a plus
- Experience leading project teams in preparation, planning, and execution of Testing involving ERP systems prior to an implementation.
- A strong understanding of the principles of testing.
- In depth knowledge of formal testing methodologies.
- Testing Automation experience such as Tricentis (Tosca) or Turnkey (Rainier) preferred but not required.
- PMP and/or ISTQB Certification a plus.
- Knowledge in Security Test approach and audits is a plus.
- Knowledge and experience with Automated Testing Solutions is a plus.
- Experience leading/working with an off-shore Testing team is a plus.
- Knowledge of formal defect management.
- Able to demonstrate an ability to provide test estimates and manage delivery to an agreed budget.
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the test phase life cycle.
- Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
- Expected travel between 25-50%.
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Why choose Cognizant:
- Entrepreneurial environment that welcomes your ideas
- Opportunity to do great work
- Outreach programs that support communities and tap into your volunteer spirit
- Learning opportunities to help current needs and advancement
- Global operations, with opportunities in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific
- An abundance of Affinity groups to meet your needs
Cognizant Core Values:
- Start with a point of view: I apply my expertise to gain trust and to lead our clients forward.
- Seek data, build knowledge: I use facts to guide my actions and decisions.
- Always strive, never settle: I act with agility and creativity, determined to stay one step ahead.
- Work as one: I deliver solutions that draw upon the full power and scale of Cognizant.
- Create conditions for everyone to thrive: I include, enable, and invest in everyone around me.
- Do the right thing, the right way: I always make the ethical choice.
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Collaborative Solutions, a Cognizant Company, is a leading global finance and HR transformation consultancy that leverages world-class cloud solutions to help deliver successful client outcomes for Fortune Global 500 companies, large and medium-sized organizations across industries. As the longest-tenured Workday Services Partner and client, its full lifecycle services—complete with an in-house Advisory Services practice and proven proprietary tools—have helped more than 1,000 clients transform their businesses.
