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Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. With 14 offices across the UK and over 3,400 professionals, we are committed to shaping a better future.
This role is based in Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom.
About the role
We are seeking a highly experienced and detail‑oriented Workday Test Lead to drive the successful delivery of our Workday Implementation Programme and ongoing testing of future releases within the Change Management Office.
Key Responsibilities
* Define and own the end‑to‑end test strategy for the Workday implementation and post‑implementation projects.
* Build and deliver test strategies on Agile, Waterfall, and Vendor/Partner delivery models.
* Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans, schedules, and resource forecasts aligned with programme milestones.
Test Execution & Management
* Lead all phases of testing including Unit, System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Regression, and End‑to‑End testing.
* Ensure traceability of requirements through test cases and results.
* Oversee test data preparation and environment readiness.
* Determine test execution following future releases.
Test Automation
* Identify opportunities for automation across the testing lifecycle.
* Design and implement automated test scripts using appropriate tools (e.g., Workday‑specific automation frameworks).
* Maintain and enhance the automation test suite for reusability and scalability.
* Manage and mentor a team of testers (internal and/or external), fostering a high‑performance culture.
* Assign tasks, monitor progress, and ensure timely delivery of testing activities.
* Plan, advise, and guide testers, stakeholders, and team members to undertake testing, assign resources, and coordinate suppliers, ensuring a supportive and informed environment.
Stakeholder Engagement
* Act as the primary point of contact for all testing‑related matters.
* Collaborate with business analysts, developers, Workday consultants, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment and quality.
* Advise, guide, and train colleagues on how to conduct testing where required.
* Oversee and report on defect lifecycle management, ensuring timely triage, resolution, and retesting to stakeholders.
* Proactively identify risks and issues, and implement mitigation strategies.
* Proactively identify solutions to defects where possible and work with team members.
Reporting & Governance
* Provide regular test progress reports, metrics, and dashboards to senior stakeholders.
* Ensure compliance with internal quality standards and external audit requirements.
Skills & Experience Required
* Must have experience as a Workday Test Lead on a large‑scale Workday implementation programme.
* Strong understanding of Workday modules (e.g., HCM, Payroll, Finance) and associated business processes.
* Demonstrated experience in test automation, including framework design and script development.
* Proficiency with test management and automation tools (e.g., JIRA, HP ALM, Selenium, Workday Automation Tools).
* Experience in professional services or similar fast‑paced, client‑focused environments.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
* Desire to ensure accuracy and quality in work delivered.
* Results orientation: ability to set ambitious goals for self and others, focusing on delivery of targets, quality, and deadlines.
* Communication skills: ability to convey appropriate, concise, and accurate information in written and verbal formats.
* Creativity & innovation: willingness to challenge assumptions and generate imaginative ideas.
* Relationship building: ability to build and maintain networks of business contacts within and beyond the organisation.
* Requires flexibility and occasional evening or weekend work and travel to office locations.
* Communicates professionally and tactfully to all project resources and stakeholders.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Forvis Mazars, diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our values. We value our people's unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and believe this diversity creates better outcomes for our clients. We select candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications, and experience and aim to support all team members to reach their potential.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Accounting
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