Senior Manager, Test Automation (Talent) Job at Workday
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At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.
About the Team
Workday is the leader in delivering best-in-class finance and HR applications.
Our Product Test Automation team plays a pivotal role in building a positive customer experience by delivering new features and improved functionality. We believe in Quality!
Leading teams of Test Automation Engineers, our leaders drive the delivery of high-quality features and functionality across Financials, HCM, Payroll, Spend Management, Higher Education and Talent applications.
Our Automation Managers collaborate with leaders across Development, Product Management and Quality Assurance in the planning, design, and execution of automation testing strategies, while promoting efficient processes and methodologies. We exist to elevate the Workday experience for all our customers in the delivery of quality enterprise applications.
Do you want an exciting job leading a team of dynamic Test Automation Engineers? Get involved and experience Workday!
About the Role
Workday is looking for an outstanding Senior Manager, Test Automation to join the Product Test Automation leadership team.
Responsibilities and objectives of the role are:
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Define and implement the strategic vision for Test Automation using our best of breed proprietary Automation tools.
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Lead, and mentor a diverse, globally distributed team of Test Automation Engineers specializing in the creation, curation, and maintenance of automated tests for the Workday Talent Products.
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Implementation of our automation standards policies and processes in line with Workday's product development methodology and standards.
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Apply your understanding of test automation and software engineering standard methodologies to impact design and implementation approaches.
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Define uniform quality expectations by allocating and prioritizing Automation resources in an Agile environment.
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Be highly engaged with multi-functional teams by building relationships, collaborating with, and influencing Development, Product Management, QA, Build Pipeline & DevOps teams.
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Ensure our Build pipeline is operating as efficiently and effectively as possible.
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Establish a culture that continuously strives towards standard processes, measurable outcomes, and operational excellence
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Working towards achieving the established Success Metrics.
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Champion Workday values and diversity through our VIBE strategy - Value Inclusion, Belonging and Equity.
About You
Basic Qualifications:
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5+ years recent experience managing direct reports.
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2+ years’ experience of managing managers
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3+ years’ experience testing SaaS and/or cloud-based Enterprise applications like Workday
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Strong technical background required. Must have prior programming experience and solid understanding of how to embed test automation in CI/CD pipelines. Must also have experience in all types of testing, including unit, integration, system, functional, non-functional and performance testing.
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Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/ Engineering or equivalent work experience required.
Other Qualifications:
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Candidates must possess an intense passion for automation and an “automation first” strategy.
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Strong background in the design and architecture of automation solutions that enable a shared accountability in quality
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Expertise with continuous integration systems that incorporate fast feedback mechanisms and quality metrics
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Strong people management skills with a proven track record to hire, coach, and grow talent within your team(s).
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Strong leadership, influence, and thought leadership skills
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Must be an excellent communicator and represent the “voice of Quality”. Candidate should be comfortable holding all teams account for quality and articulating opportunities and/or concerns to upper management and collaborators across multiple Product Areas.
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Able to deep dive into technical areas when needed but also up level communications to a broader audience.
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Must be proficient with Atlassian tools like JIRA & Confluence.
As a federal contractor, Workday is requiring all new hires to verify that they are fully-vaccinated against COVID-19 within 72 hours of beginning employment with Workday, consistent with applicable law. Workday is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are not vaccinated due to a sincerely held religious belief, medical reasons, or other legally-protected reason should contact
accommodations@workday.com
to explore what, if any, reasonable accommodations or exemptions Workday is able to offer.
Workday Pay Transparency Statement
The base pay range for the primary location of this job is listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, future potential and internal pay parity. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please
Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton
Base Pay Min to Max Range: $170,500 - $256,000
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Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
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