Summary We are seeking an experienced Workday Implementation QA Manager to lead testing execution and quality governance for a large-scale Workday deployment currently entering the testing phase. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring deep Workday implementation testing experience across HCM and Finance, not general ERP or post-production QA background. The right candidate can step in immediately, operate effectively within a matrixed environment alongside an established implementation partner, and drive accountability and delivery outcomes across multiple workstreams.
Qualifications/Requirements:
5 years of QA and test management experience supporting large-scale Workday implementations
Demonstrated ownership of testing strategy through at least one full-cycle Workday HCM and/or Finance implementation, preferably using Workday Launch Methodology
Strong working knowledge of Workday tenant structures, business process frameworks, security models, and downstream configuration impacts
Experience managing Unit, E2E, UAT, Regression, and Payroll Parallel Testing during active implementations
Proficiency with defect management tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, or HP ALM
Prior experience working alongside Workday implementation partners
Workday certifications in HCM, Finance, Payroll, or Security preferred
PMP, Scrum Master, or ISTQB credentials preferred
Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead and coordinate all testing phases across Unit, End-to-End, Regression, UAT, and Payroll Parallel Testing
Manage daily testing operations including standups, defect triage, issue escalation, and release readiness activities
Oversee the full defect lifecycle including prioritization, root cause analysis, retesting, and executive reporting
Coordinate testing efforts across HCM, Payroll, Finance, Benefits, Time Tracking, Integrations, Security, and Reporting workstreams
Validate Workday business processes, tenant configurations, security roles, integrations, and cross-functional workflows throughout the implementation lifecycle
Support payroll parallel testing including gross-to-net validation, reconciliation, tax validation, and discrepancy analysis
Build test scenarios, mentor business testers, and maintain comprehensive test evidence and documentation
Facilitate governance meetings, status reviews, and stakeholder communications across the program
Support cutover planning, production readiness, and post-go-live coordination
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