What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technology Testing Lead position at Sidley Austin LLP?
Summary
The Technology Testing Lead will oversee and manage the testing efforts for our HR HCM Implementation and ongoing testing requirements attributed to regular cyclical releases. In this role, you will develop a comprehensive testing strategy, develop detailed resource requirements, testing plans and scenarios and work with key stakeholders to socialize the approach, execute the plan and resolve key issues discovered during the testing execution. In this role, the Technology Testing Lead will be responsible for introducing and leveraging test automation initiatives, identifying and solutioning areas for improvement and ensuring all deliverables meet functional and performance standards. The ideal candidate must have exemplified leadership skills, passion for ensuring the integrity of complex software systems and strong stakeholder communication and management skills.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop Test Plan and Strategy to help outline objectives, resources, and timelines
- Test Execution and Coordination – oversee the execution of test cases
- Manage across multiple teams
- Reporting and Quality Assurance for progress of testing activities amongst stakeholders
- In partnership with L&D experts, develop comprehensive training materials where required
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email staffrecruiting@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human Resources).
Education and/or Experience:
Required:
- A minimum of 12 years of experience in Software quality assurance and testing
- Demonstrated experience in managing testing for large scale technology implementations
- Previous experience understanding how to move to a new HCM Model
- Ability to create to stakeholder engagement and management
- Working with change champions
- Delivery of training and communications
- Attention to detail
- Develop of Training and Development and partnering with L&D team
Preferred:
- Workday HCM Testing experience
Other Skills and Abilities:
The following will also be required of the successful candidate:
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Good judgment
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
- Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
