We’re looking for a Workday Testing Lead who understands how critical testing is in a campus environment. When systems touch payroll, faculty appointments, grants, and students, there’s no room for guesswork. You’ll design and run testing that reflects real Higher Ed workflows and calendar-driven constraints
Location Remote with 10% travel to Tuscaloosa, AL, United States
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the overall Workday testing strategy
- Lead system testing, integration testing, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
- Coordinate testing across HR, Finance, Payroll, and academic stakeholders
- Validate testing scenarios against Higher Ed business processes
- Manage defect tracking, prioritization, and resolution
- Support cutover readiness and go-live approval
- Ensure testing aligns with academic calendars and payroll cycles
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of ERP testing leadership experience
- Direct Workday testing experience required
- Higher Education experience required
- Strong knowledge of end-to-end Workday business processes
- Experience with defect management tools and test documentation
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience testing Workday Student or complex payrolls
- QA or testing certification
- Prior experience supporting go-live readiness in Higher Ed