Workday Testing Practice Lead / Testing Manager - Remote

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, ERPA, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!Title: Workday Testing Practice Lead/Testing ManagerJob Description – Workday Testing Practice Lead / Testing ManagerPosition Title: Workday Testing Practice Lead / Testing ManagerLocation Remote (USA) Some onsite travel may required for client meetings – 25-30 hours per weekPosition SummaryThe Workday Testing Practice Lead / Testing Manager is responsible for leading enterprise-wide Workday testing initiatives across HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Financials, Student, and Phase X implementations. This role partners with customers, project leadership, functional consultants, and internal stakeholders to develop scalable testing strategies, standardized methodologies, and quality assurance processes that ensure successful Workday deployments and post-production support.Key ResponsibilitiesTesting Leadership & StrategyLead end-to-end testing activities for Workday implementations, upgrades, and support projects Develop comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and execution frameworks Establish and scale enterprise testing practices, methodologies, and reusable collateral Drive baseline testing standards across all implementation engagements Conduct testing risk assessments and manage issue escalation processes Lead testing kickoff meetings, status reviews, defect triage sessions, and stakeholder communications Workday Functional TestingSupport testing across: Workday HCM Payroll Benefits Absence Management Financials Student Coordinate development of custom test scenarios aligned with customer business requirements Guide customers through SIT, UAT, Parallel Testing, Regression Testing, and Go-Live readiness activities Stakeholder & Client EngagementPartner with customers, engagement managers, project managers, and functional consultants Provide executive-level updates on testing initiatives and project health Deliver customer training and knowledge transfer sessions Process Improvement & GovernanceStandardize testing templates, tools, and governance models Ensure compliance with Workday implementation methodologies and QA best practices Continuously improve testing efficiency, scalability, and delivery quality Drive process optimization initiatives across implementation and support teams Team LeadershipMentor and train junior testing consultants and QA analysts Lead distributed remote teams across multiple projects and customer environments Coordinate resource planning and workload management Tools & TechnologiesWorkday Testing Frameworks Jira SharePoint Smartsheet Defect Management Tools Test Management Platforms