Workday Test Lead

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a seasoned Test Lead for a Workday HCM integration project focused on End-to-End testing. This 44-day initial contract requires strong experience in Workday deployments, including test leadership and the ability to manage testing across multiple integrations. The ideal candidate will drive the testing strategy and change management while delivering clear reporting to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Nearly 10 years of experience in Workday deployments including multiple Workday Launch implementations.
• Strong background in both SME and Enterprise deployments.
• Ability to operate independently in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Own the testing and change workstreams, ensuring all functional requirements are tested.
• Define and run the testing strategy from planning to execution.
• Deliver clear reporting to inform test progress and Go/No-Go decisions.

Skills

Test Leadership

Documentation

Stakeholder Engagement

Vendor Coordination

Job description

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? Remote / occasional travel to London | ?️ Initial 44 Days | ? Competitive Day Rate | ? E2E & UAT Testing Focus | ? Workday Launch Experience Essential

We’re looking for a seasoned Test Lead to join a Workday HCM integration project currently preparing for End-to-End testing. The ideal candidate will bring nearly 10 years of experience in Workday deployments, including multiple Workday Launch implementations across SME and Enterprise environments.

This is an initial 44-day contract focused on leading test delivery and change activities across a suite of integrations, with strong potential to extend.

? Key Responsibilities:

• Own the testing and change workstreams, ensuring all functional requirements and integrations are tested against objective KPIs
• Define and run the testing strategy, from planning to execution, including E2E and UAT phases
• Deliver clear reporting to inform test progress and Go/No-Go decisions
• Ensure test data, environments, and dependencies are prepared and aligned to programme timelines
• Coordinate testing across internal teams, vendors, and SMEs, tracking defects and managing re-tests
• Support delivery of key artefacts: test scripts, logs, defect reports, sign-off documentation
• Design and run a fit-for-purpose change management plan
• Handover change delivery to SMEs post-implementation
• Support input into cutover planning and readiness
• Workday Launch experience is essential
• Approx. 10 years’ Workday experience, with deep expertise in test leadership
• Strong background in both SME and Enterprise deployments
• Confident defining test strategies and KPIs, while being hands-on in test execution
• Able to operate independently in fast-paced, high-accountability environments
• Skilled in documentation, stakeholder engagement, and vendor coordination

? Start: Immediate

? Remote, with occasional travel to London

? Duration: 44 days (initial), with potential to extend