Senior Test Manager – Workday

Job Title : Workday HCM Test Manager – Insurance Domain

Location : London, UK

Employment Type : 9 Months Contract

Work Mode : Hybrid

Start Date : Immediate

We are seeking an experienced Test Manager to lead the testing efforts for a Workday HCM implementation within a prominent insurance domain project. The role requires strong leadership and hands-on experience in managing test strategies , coordinating UAT/system/integration/regression testing , and working closely with business, QA, and development teams . A solid understanding of insurance business processes, regulatory requirements, and Workday HCM is essential. You will drive quality assurance initiatives , oversee test automation adoption, and report directly to stakeholders and program leadership while ensuring high standards of delivery within Agile and Waterfall environments .

• Define and implement test strategies and test plans aligned with project goals and regulatory standards.
• Manage all test phases: system testing, integration testing, regression testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Oversee test case creation, test data preparation, and execution.
• Ensure traceability of requirements to test coverage.
• Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and product owners to ensure functional understanding and test readiness.
• Manage internal test teams, offshore resources, and third-party vendor test contributions.
• Drive adoption of test automation tools and integrate with CI/CD pipelines.
• Report on testing metrics, risks, and defects to leadership.
• Ensure compliance with FCA and UK insurance regulatory standards .

Required Skills & Experience :

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience managing test teams in Agile and Waterfall delivery environments.
• Proven track record as a Test Manager in the Insurance or Financial Services domain.
• Deep understanding of insurance business processes (Claims, Corporate Finance, Underwriting).
• Hands-on experience with test management tools (e.g., JIRA, Xray, Workday Test tools).
• Exposure to test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cucumber).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines .
• ISTQB Certification – Foundation or Advanced preferred.

Desirable Experience :

• Exposure to Guidewire or other insurance platforms.
• Experience in cloud environments (e.g., AWS).
• Knowledge of UK data privacy and security regulations in insurance.