Workday Test Manager

Reporting to the Programme Director, you will own the integrated test strategy and plan, structure test governance and readiness, mobilise business UAT capacity, and provide independent challenge on test evidence, defect closure, and exit readiness. The Workday programme spans core HR, recruitment, compensation, time tracking, absence, security and reporting, with further HR capabilities in a second phase. We are looking for

• Strong test leadership across complex enterprise transformation programmes.
• Experience coordinating SIT, integration testing and business UAT across multiple delivery teams.

• Evidence of effective test governance, traceability, readiness controls and test-exit recommendations.
• Confidence managing senior stakeholders and constructively challenging a systems integrator.
• Relevant financial services or insurance experience; Workday or comparable HR transformation exposure is desirable. Workday specialism is not essential.

Working arrangements: Around three days per week in London is preferred. Reduced onsite attendance or remote working may be considered for the right candidate, subject to agreement. The role involves regular US collaboration and calls extending into UK evenings, so flexibility is essential., * Assertiveness Skills

• Automated Software Testing
• Automation & Control Systems
• Business Process Improvement (Nvq)
• Communication Skills (Key)
• Continuous Integration & Delivery (CI/CD)
• Data Migration
• DevOps Engineering (Java)
• Human Resources Roles (Resource)
• Leadership and Management (Certhe)