Workday Implementation Test Manager (Fixed term)

WebBeds; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

WebBeds seeks a Test Manager for its Workday implementation, responsible for designing and executing the testing strategy. With an emphasis on HR processes and collaboration, you'll play a critical role in ensuring operational efficiency and quality assurance. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and growth in the travel industry within a global context.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in test management, including large-scale HRIS or Workday programs.
• Strong understanding of HR operations and processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end testing strategy for Workday implementation.
• Define and implement testing tools and metrics.
• Collaborate with HR operations for test coverage.

Skills

Test management

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving abilities

Tools

JIRA

Zephyr

TestRail

Job description

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Who are WebBeds?

WebBeds is the fastest growing and most significant accommodation supplier to the travel industry. We are a global company offering ground services (hotels, transfers, tours, activities) to travel professionals. Our products help our partners and customers to create amazing Travel experiences.

Our Products range from a Retail Online platform, Integration Connectivity hub and distribution APIs to name but a few and our systems are 100% cloud hosted processing up to 5.0bn search requests daily. We deliver amazing outcomes using leading edge technology through innovative and creative thinking.

WebBeds is a subsidiary of Web Travel Group (ASX: WEB) - an ASX 200 listed company operating a global digital travel business.

What makes us stand out?

• We are a wholesale global travel organisation
• We have 1500+ people speaking 50+ languages in 120+ cites across 50+ countries
• We partner with over 430,000 properties in more than 15,000 destinations
• We work with more than 44,000 travel companies in 139 source markets
• We have an amazing Technology team focused on delivering valuable outcomes using innovative tech and creative & lateral thinking

What will you do on your journey with WebBeds?

WebBeds is the world's fastest growing provider of accommodation distribution services to the travel industry. Our products incorporate distribution APIs, payment integrations, ERP integration, Data Lakes, User Interfaces, and others. Our search API reach peaks of more than 50.000 requests per second, each one consisting of tens or hundreds of hotels, with continued expansion.

"We design, deliver and support innovative solutions through engagement, collaboration and a fearsome passion for creating customer value" is our mission as an IT organization.

In this role you will:

Lead the end-to-end testing strategy for our Workday implementation. Reporting to the Programme Director, you will define the test strategy, implement tools and metrics, and drive quality assurance across all Workday modules. Your role will ensure that all testing activities, from planning and execution to issue resolution and reporting are aligned with programme goals and HR operational needs.

This role is instrumental in ensuring that our Workday functions operate smoothly and efficiently, providing an exceptional experience for employees and stakeholders across all regions

Duration of this role is approx. 3-6 months.

Key elements to this role include, but not limited to:

• Define and own the Workday test strategy, covering functional, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing.
• Select and implement appropriate test tools and frameworks to support automation and reporting.
• Establish and track test metrics to monitor progress, quality, and readiness.
• Lead the triage and resolution of test issues, ensuring timely closure and stakeholder visibility.
• Collaborate with HR operations and functional leads to ensure test coverage reflects real-world use cases and compliance needs.
• Coordinate test planning and execution across multiple workstreams and vendors.
• Produce regular test status reports for programme leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure traceability between requirements, test cases, and defects.
• Support cutover and go-live readiness from a testing perspective.

The skills we would love to see in your suitcase!

• 7+ years of experience in test management, with at least 3 years on large-scale HRIS or Workday programmes.
• Strong understanding of HR operations and processes to ensure test relevance and completeness.
• Proven ability to define test strategies and manage test cycles in complex, global environments.
• Experience with test management tools (e.g., JIRA, Zephyr, TestRail) and automation frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with compliance, data privacy, and audit requirements in HR systems.
• Proficiency in data analysis and operational reporting, with familiarity in HRIS or service management tools.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into actionable business strategies.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in service management.

Why choose us as your next destination?

We are super proud of our dedicated team of friendly, energetic & passionate professionals. Our people are key to the success of our business & everybody at WebBeds has their own unique role to play as we continue to drive the company forward.

Over 50 different languages are spoken by our workforce, but whether working from offices in Dubai or London or out in the field in Johannesburg or Buenos Aires, we all share the common goal to take pride in what we do & to deliver our partners with unbeatable service & support.

• International highly skilled group of experts from all around the globe
• Dynamic environment with the chance to grow, influence & impact change
• Disruptive, fast-growing market leader within travel & endless possibilities
• Culture built on collaboration empowerment and innovation

Find out more about the WebBeds business at www.webbeds.com - #LI-Hybrid