Workday Testing Lead – Higher Education

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