Test Lead – Workday
Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. With 14 offices across the UK and more than 3,400 professionals, Forvis Mazars is committed to shaping a better future through collaboration, inclusion, and continuous growth.
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly experienced and detail‑oriented Workday Test Lead to play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of our Workday Implementation Programme and ongoing testing of future releases. The role sits within the Change Management Office, part Business Services Team, and is focused on quality and the firm’s STAR28 strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
* Define and own the end-to-end test strategy for the Workday implementation and subsequent project/programme implementations.
* Build and deliver test strategies across 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 plans 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, coordinate suppliers, and ensure all testing is carried out in a supportive and informed manner.
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 a variety of stakeholders.
* Proactively identify risks and issues, and implement mitigation strategies.
* Proactively identify solutions to defects where possible and collaborate 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 the delivery of targets, quality, and deadlines.
* Communication skills: ability to communicate appropriate, concise, and accurate information in written and verbal formats.
* Creativity & innovation: willingness to challenge assumptions and ability to adapt or generate imaginative and innovative ideas.
* Relationship building: ability to build and maintain networks of business contacts in and beyond the organisation.
* Flexibility, including occasional evening or weekend work and visiting office locations as required.
* Professional and tactful communication with 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 experience, and believe that 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
Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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