Manager, Product Test Automation

Automation Manager

At Workday, our Product Test Automation team stands at the forefront of ensuring an unparalleled customer experience through the continuous delivery of new features and enhanced functionalities. We are deeply committed to quality in everything we do. As an Automation Manager, you will be at the helm of a team of skilled Test Automation Engineers, guiding them in the relentless pursuit of excellence across Workday's suite of Applications. Collaborating closely with leaders in Development, Product Management, and Quality Assurance, you will spearhead the planning, design, and execution of automation testing strategies. Your role will be pivotal in championing efficient processes and methodologies that drive the seamless integration of quality into every facet of our products.

Responsibilities:

• Implement a strategic vision for Test Automation using our best of breed proprietary Automation tools.
• Lead and mentor a diverse, globally distributed team of Test Automation Engineers specializing in the creation, curation, and maintenance of automated tests Workday products.
• Implement automation standards, policies, and processes to impact design and implementation approaches.
• Define uniform quality expectations by allocating and prioritizing Automation resources in an Agile environment.
• Ensure our Build pipeline is operating as efficiently and effectively as possible.
• Establish a culture that continuously strives towards standard processes, measurable outcomes, and operational excellence.
• Coach and mentor team members to help them to be at their best, assisting with career growth and personal development.
• Champion Workday values and diversity through our VIBE strategy - Value Inclusion, Belonging and Equity.

Basic Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience building and directly managing teams
• 8+ years' experience testing SaaS and/or cloud-based Enterprise applications
• Bachelor's degree in a computer related field or equivalent work experience

Other Qualifications:

• Proficient in programming with a deep understanding of integrating test automation into CI/CD pipelines across various environments.
• Comprehensive experience in all testing methodologies, including unit, integration, system, functional, non-functional, and performance testing.
• Demonstrated dedication to automation with a strategic "automation-first" mentality.
• Proven ability to design and architect automation solutions that foster shared accountability for quality.
• Expertise in continuous integration systems, emphasizing rapid feedback mechanisms and comprehensive quality metrics.
• Strong people management skills with a track record of recruiting, coaching, and nurturing talent within teams.
• Exceptional leadership qualities, including the ability to influence and provide thought leadership.
• Effective communicator capable of representing the "voice of Quality," holding all teams accountable for quality, and conveying opportunities and concerns to upper management and collaborators across multiple Product Areas.
• Ability to delve into technical intricacies when necessary while also adept at communicating effectively to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in Atlassian tools such as JIRA & Confluence for efficient project management and collaboration.

With Flex Work, we're combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.

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