Job Description

Your work days are brighter here. About the Team Workday, founded in 2005, stands as a groundbreaking force in the human capital and financial management industry, with a global presence and a diverse array of customers. Across our offices worldwide, our teams are united by a shared dedication to innovation, collaboration, and excellence! Joining our team means embarking on a journey of opportunity to advance your career and contribute to impactful solutions that shape industries. Whether you thrive with solving sophisticated business problems, collaborating with agile teams, or championing innovation and software design, Workday offers an environment where your talents can thrive. Our Product Development and QA organization spans across various products, serving a wide range of customers worldwide. Every project you undertake with us contributes to Workdays outstanding culture, core values, and dedication to excellence. Were proud to have received numerous awards and accolades for our products, outstanding workplace culture, and commitment to sustainability. With your talent, we continue to lead the way in cloud technology and make a difference in the lives of our customers worldwide! About the Role 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 Workdays 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. About You 3+ years of experience building and directly managing teams 8+ years experience testing SaaS and/or cloud-based Enterprise applications Bachelors 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. 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. Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process!