Description

• Applications received for this job opportunity will be reviewed immediately, your prompt response is encouraged.

• Foster an environment of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We strive to hire, cultivate, and retain a competitive workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
• Encourage a healthy life/work balance by offering flexible/alternative work schedules, wellness program, mobile arrangements and telework opportunities.
• Employees (and their families) have coverage options for medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance.
• Opportunity to enroll in state retirement programs and a deferred compensation plan.
• A minimum of 14 days of vacation leave per year and 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• OFM offers a commute trip reduction program, tuition reimbursement, membership to statewide Business Resource Groups and an Infants-at-Work program.

Duties

What you'll do:

• Develop and implement comprehensive test plans and strategies for the Workday ERP implementation project.
• Lead a team of testers to execute test cases and scenarios, ensuring thorough coverage of all functional areas.
• Collaborate closely with the project management and development teams to identify testing requirements and priorities.
• Establish and maintain testing standards, procedures, and documentation.
• Conduct regular reviews of test results and identify areas for improvement in system functionality and performance.
• Coordinate with business stakeholders to ensure that testing aligns with user requirements and expectations.
• Manage the defect tracking process, including identification, prioritization, resolution, and reporting.
• Provide regular status updates on testing progress and issues to project stakeholders.
• Mentor and coach team members to enhance their testing skills and knowledge.
• Stay current with industry best practices and emerging trends in testing methodologies and quality assurance techniques.

• Oversee and lead the Quality Assurance test staff across all the state agencies ensuring that the critical timelines are met.
• Lead end to end testing across all the agencies. All agencies have their own unique shadow systems.
• Coordinate successful User Acceptance Review across all state agencies. The ERP will be changing the way staff do their work, which may cause pushback on implementation.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or closely related field or an additional four (4) years of experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree, and
• Seven (7) years of experience in application testing; to include writing software test strategies, test plans, test cases, tracking defects and resolution, reporting test status, and
• Four years of lead or supervisory experience.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Including Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint, SmartSheets and SharePoint;
• Experience with Project management principles and methodologies;
• Experience with automated software testing tools like Kanios;
• Certified Software Tester (CSTE) or Certified Software Test Professional (CSTP);
• Proficiency in implementing accessibility standards (WCAG 2.0 AA); and
• Knowledge and experience with assistive technologies (e.g. JAWS, NVDA, Voiceover).

• Demonstrates time management skills and multi-tasking skills, with ability to prioritize tasks
• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills with the proven ability to Influence stakeholders, sponsors, and team members on the vision, goals, and objectives of the project; actively communicates to managers, peers and subordinates in a timely manner
• Ability to Identify and resolve conflict in a timely manner; establishes a compelling rationale for resolving conflict, emphasizing benefits for the individual, team, and organization; focuses conflicting parties on their shared goals
• Ability to Maintain stable performance under pressure or opposition (varied demands, new and ambiguous situations); handles stress in a manner acceptable to others and the organization
• Demonstrates/possesses strong organizational skills; ability to create structure, boost productivity, and prioritize task that must be accomplished, delegated, postponed or eliminated
• Decision-making skills: ability to Identify and understand problems and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting information; ability to choose the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating, and evaluating alternatives, and make timely decisions.
• Ability to manage both people and activities proactively (analyze, assess, and alleviate potential disruptions before they occur)
• Ability to view the "big picture" of the project goals and vision, while performing detailed tasks
• Possesses knowledge of the financial process and system being transformed and an understanding of how the process/system integrates with other processes and initiatives.
• Ability to structure work efficiently; clarify roles and responsibilities of team members; ensure necessary steering, review, and support functions are in place.
• Results versus activity-oriented; sets direction and uses interpersonal influences to gain alignment.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply
Interested? We would love to hear from you. Click “Apply” at the top of this page to start your application (you can save the application and come back to it, if needed).
Please include the following along with your application:

• A cover letterdescribing your specific qualifications about this position.
• A resume detailing your applicable experience and education.
• At least three professional references with current telephone numbers.