OverviewYou will direct and manage the full project-life cycle and set standards for assignments and applications, with a primary focus on Workday implementations. This role requires extensive, hands‑on experience delivering Workday programmes, including deep involvement in configuration, integrations, and end‑to‑end testing strategy. You will be responsible for the delivery of defined work packages to the client, providing effective leadership to teams and offering expert guidance to key business users, ensuring quality outcomes across all phases of Workday deployment and optimisation.ResponsibilitiesDevelop strategies and direct teams with diverse scope, ensuring alignment to Workday programme objectivesEnsure that project deliverables are completed within agreed cost, timescale, and resource budgets, and are formally signed offUse project planning tools and contribute to the identification and planning of future resource needs, particularly for Workday delivery capabilitiesOwn the overall test plan design and processes for Workday implementations, applying, articulating, and constructing business‑specific end‑to‑end scenarios; define standards for test script development, deployment, and reuseSpecify the test environment for full lifecycle testing, ensuring alignment with Workday business processes and integration requirementsConsult with key business stakeholders to ensure Workday solution design is optimised for testability and quality outcomesAllocate and coordinate test schedules, work, and resource plans; manage progress of all activities against the plan, ensuring delivery deadlines are met across Workday programmesProvide quality assurance evaluation estimates on various projects, with the ability to execute the vision, goals, and direction of Workday‑focused teamsDiagnose problems and probe underlying issues to generate multiple potential solutions within Workday environmentsProactively anticipate and prevent issues, facilitating stakeholder buy‑in and guiding the implementation of corrective and/or preventative actions for complex Workday‑related challengesCreate quality assurance procedures and user instructions to support reusable processes and tools aligned to Workday delivery modelsDefine and implement quality process improvements and metrics with a focus on defect prevention in Workday programmesAdvise on risk assessment and risk management strategies at project or release level, particularly for Workday implementationsContribute to proof of concept exercises and support sales with pre‑sales collateral, bringing strong Workday domain expertiseQualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field, or equivalent work experienceISTQB Advanced advantageousAdditional course or certification in Quality AssuranceProject Management qualificationEssential skillsProven senior‑level QA leadership on large‑scale Workday implementationsExtensive hands‑on experience with Workday implementation projects (mandatory), including configuration, integrations, and deployment phasesStrong knowledge of Workday architecture and configuration to support risk‑based testing approachesDemonstrated experience testing Workday integrations with end‑to‑end data validationExpertise in defining and executing Workday‑specific test strategies, including SIT, UAT, regression, security, and data migration testingTrack record of building and leading Workday QA teams, upskilling testers, and establishing Workday QA best practicesStrong collaboration with Workday Functional, Integration, and Client stakeholders to align quality outcomes with business objectivesExperience in defect governance and quality reporting within Workday programmes, including root‑cause analysis and executive‑level reportingExperience introducing QA tools, automation approaches, or process improvements suited to Workday’s configuration‑driven modelExperienceExcellent client‑facing skillsPeople management skills - introducing and building ways in which people can learn from each other, encouraging mentoring and the transfer of knowledge by designing and delivering learning interventionsTeam work and emotional intelligenceGood self‑management – continuous performance is both a goal and a mind‑setHas an innovative approach – a bold thinker and doer, matching creativity with vigilanceHigh value on openness and transparencyExcellent communication and presentations skillsExperience of introducing new concepts or strategies that significantly improve or revise the way business is done through to implementation.BenefitsAt Expleo, we are committed to providing a competitive salary and substantial benefits offering with unique wellbeing, financial and employee recognition programmes.We pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive culture and offer a variety of family friendly policies and enhanced leave to help you achieve a healthy work life balance.By providing significant learning and development opportunities, we encourage individual growth and success throughout your career with us.Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challengesWe empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projectsExpleo Academy – enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training coursesCompetitive company benefits such as medical and dental insurance, pension, life assurance, employee wellbeing programme, sports and social events, birthday hampers and much more!Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and question the status quo.We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.At Expleo, we understand that many people experience impostor syndrome throughout their lifetime, please do not let this discourage you from applying for this role. Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes all CV’s and will consider your application in line with the values, requirements and role competencies.
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