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Sightline Testing Team ERP Manager

Johns Hopkins Sightline: Unleash Your Impact


The Johns Hopkins Sightline Business Modernization Project is more than just a job - it's a mission. We're tearing down walls to unleash the full potential of our people. Baltimore, ranked a top 2024 destination by the New York Times, is your backdrop as you join a dynamic and entrepreneurial team to reimagine the way Johns Hopkins works. We're not just simplifying processes and transforming technology - we're empowering people to focus on what matters most: research, teaching, patient care and community impact.


Does this sound like you?

  • Thrive in fast-paced environments with daily new challenges and opportunities.
  • Are passionate about simplifying complex systems to change people’s lives.
  • Believe in transformation that empowers, not hinders, the front-line people.
  • Have experience in process improvement, technology implementation, or project management.
  • Enjoy analytical thinking and problem solving.
  • Communicate clearly with a team.
  • Possess a desire to grow and learn.


Joining Sightline means you’ll

  • Work with cutting-edge technology.
  • Join a collaborative team of experts in higher education and healthcare.
  • Build new skills with a team that encourages creativity, innovation, and personal growth.
  • Gain valuable experience and expertise in process improvement, technology implementation, and change management.
  • Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement savings plans, telework options, and generous paid time off.


Become an architect of change and help shape the future of Johns Hopkins University and Medicine alongside a passionate team in Baltimore's vibrant hub.


Sightline is seeking a Sightline Testing Team ERP Manager who will be responsible for overseeing the testing strategy, execution, and reporting for Workday applications. This position requires a strong understanding of Workday (or similar ERP) functionalities, testing methodologies, and project management skills. The ideal candidate will lead a team of testing coordinators, collaborate with various stakeholders, and ensure that all testing activities are conducted efficiently and effectively.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Workday testing coordinators, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
  • Testing Strategy Development: Develop and implement comprehensive testing strategies and plans for Workday modules, ensuring alignment with project timelines and business objectives.
  • Test Planning and Execution: Oversee the creation of test cases, test scripts, and test data, ensuring thorough testing of all Workday functionalities, including functional, regression, user acceptance, and performance testing.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with business analysts, project managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure that testing aligns with business needs.
  • Defect Management: Manage defect tracking and resolution processes, ensuring timely communication of issues and status updates to stakeholders.
  • Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements in testing methodologies and tools, implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Reporting and Metrics: Provide regular updates and reports on testing progress, results, and quality metrics to senior management and project teams.
  • Training and Development: Facilitate training and knowledge-sharing sessions for team members and stakeholders on testing processes, tools, and Workday functionalities.


Specific Devices, Software, Projects

  • Workday’s suite of applications will be the focus of this position.


Scale/size of Area, Project and/or System Supported

  • Works in a highly complex 70+ server environment supporting Johns Hopkins Enterprise Employee Resource Planning (ERP) solutions.
  • Workday software is an integrated development solution incorporating JH’s key business functions of Human Resources (Payroll, Benefits), Materials Management (Purchasing, and Inventory Management), Grants/Funds Management, Finance and Accounting.
  • The Workday system will support over 60,000 users with the HCM module through payroll and benefits.
  • Workday will interface to over 450+ other internal and external systems including student services, banks, benefit providers, clinical applications, and e-commerce hubs to support the daily functions of the university and health system organizations.


On-call Requirements

  • Manages a team with members that may be required to be on-call during specific time periods during the implementation and go-live of the Workday environment.


Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Strong understanding of Workday or similar HR/Financial systems modules and functionalities, along with testing methodologies and best practices.
  • Proven experience in leading testing teams and managing complex testing projects.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Familiarity with testing tools and automation solutions.


Supervisory Responsibility 

  • Position manages a team of Sr. Testing Software Engineers and Testing Software Engineers


Additional Information

  • The work hours will primarily be regular day shift office hours. However, there may be times when employees are required to work off hours to respond to project inquiries, adhere to project deadlines and meet the overall needs of a 24/7 health system/university.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business Administration, or relevant functional area.
  • Ten years broad experience in a senior level position with a combination in IT and business best practices.
  • Demonstrated experience in testing management or similar ERP experience, preferably with a focus on Workday or similar HR/Financial systems.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with the full life cycle of software development projects (analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance).
  • Workday certification.
  • Familiarity with Workday Testing functionality. 
  • Kainos experience. 

Classified Title: ERP Manager 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Sightline Testing Team ERP Manager   
Role/Level/Range: L/04/LF  
Starting Salary Range: $98,200 - $171,900 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm 
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Location: Hybrid: On-site 1-2 days a week 
Department name: 60013301-Sightline 
Personnel area: University Administration 

 

This salary range does not include all components of the Sightline compensation program.  This position may be eligible for a discretionary bonus.  Therefore, the actual compensation paid to the selected candidate may vary slightly from the salary range stated herein.  For more information, please contact the hiring department.

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
Hybrid: On-site 1-2 days a week

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