Workday HCM Test Manager

Role : Workday HCM Test Manager - Insurance
Work Mode : Hybrid
Contract Role
Location : London
Job Description : We have the requirement of an experienced Test Manager to lead and manage the testing efforts for our insurance technology platforms on a new Workday HCM implementation project. Responsible for defining test strategies and plans, you will be managing test teams and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions across our systems.

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Responsibilities:

• Oversee the creation and maintenance of test cases, test scripts, and test data.
• Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and product owners to ensure test coverage and traceability
• Develop and implement comprehensive test strategies and plans aligned with project goals and regulatory requirements.
• Lead end-to-end testing activities including System, Integration, Regression, and UAT.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors and offshore teams when necessary.
• Drive the adoption of test automation and continuous integration practices.
• Manage and mentor a team of test analysts and automation engineers.
• Ensure compliance with FCA regulations and other relevant insurance standards.
• Report on test progress, quality metrics, and risks to stakeholders

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Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong, communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Proven experience as a Test Manager in the Insurance or Financial Services domain.
• Strong understanding of insurance business processes (e.g., Corporate Finance, Claims and Underwriting).
• Hands-on experience with test management tools (e.g., JIRA, X-Ray and Workday Test Automation tools).
• Familiarity with automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cucumber) and CI/CD pipelines.
• ISTQB certification (Foundation or Advanced) is preferred.

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Desirable:

• Experience with Guidewire or other insurance platforms.
• Exposure to cloud-based environments (e.g., AWS).
• Understanding of data privacy and security regulations in the UK insurance sector.