The Planet Group is seeking a Workday Integration Testing Project Manager for a hybrid onsite project in Chicago. This is a Project Manager role, not a hands-on tester. Local Candidates ONLY
10 month contract
Onsite 2-3 days/week in downtown Chicago local only. They will NOT pay travel expenses. Remote is NOT an option
This is a Project Manager role who will be over the Workday Integration Testing phase of the project. This is not a hands-on tester role
Project Details Job Description:
- Define & manage overall E2E test strategy covering Integration testing.
- Develop detailed test plans, timelines, and resource allocation for multiple workstreams.
- Establish governance for defect management, risk identification, and mitigation.
- Oversee creation of test scenarios and scripts for Workday Integrations.
- Coordinate execution of Unit Testing, System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and Regression Testing.
- Manage Data staging and testing of Workday integrations (EIB, Studio, Core Connectors, APIs) and downstream systems
- Validate data migration accuracy and reconciliation across environments.
- Liaise with business teams, HRIT, implementation partners, and vendors to ensure alignment.
- Provide regular status updates, dashboards, and readiness metrics to leadership.
- Prepare test summary reports with coverage, defect trends, and go-live readiness.
Qualification:
- Bachelor s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field.
- Proven experience in managing E2E testing for large Workday implementations.
- Over 10+ years of Workday testing (integration) and strong Workday Integrations knowledge
- Familiarity with Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, and API testing.
- Hands-on experience with automation frameworks and regression testing.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Strong leadership and project management skills, encompassing planning, scheduling, and risk management.
- Experience with Workday implementation projects that had PeopleSoft as the legacy system is preferred.
At The Planet Group, we connect Enterprise Systems experts with opportunities that match their skills, goals, and ambition. From fast-moving startups to global enterprises, we partner with top organizations across industries giving you access to roles where your contributions make a difference. Explore flexible options including contract, direct hire, and contract-to-hire, all supported by a team that puts people first.
Additional Information
If you are interested, please respond to this ad with an updated resume and a summary of your skills. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
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