UKG Test Manager | CBD | On Site

Robert Half has partnered with a leading Australian organisation within the industrial / food production / supply chain sector that is seeking a Test Manager to play a key role in the successful delivery of a major UKG program across a complex, multi-site environment.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Test Manager to lead the end-to-end testing strategy across a large-scale UKG transformation program.

You will work closely with program leadership, business stakeholders, payroll teams, technology teams, and external vendors to drive quality outcomes across multiple workstreams. This role will suit someone who is confident navigating complexity, enjoys stakeholder engagement, and can bring structure and clarity to a fast-paced transformation environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end testing strategy for a major UKG program across multiple business streams
• Develop and manage detailed test plans, test schedules, defect management processes, and reporting frameworks
• Oversee all phases of testing including system integration testing, regression testing, user acceptance testing, and end-to-end testing
• Work closely with business stakeholders, project managers, vendors, payroll teams, and technical teams to ensure testing aligns with business outcomes
• Coordinate test resources and ensure testing activities are delivered on time and to a high standard
• Manage defect triage, escalation, and resolution processes across the wider program
• Ensure traceability between requirements, test scenarios, and execution outcomes
• Support business readiness by coordinating UAT activities and ensuring stakeholders are well prepared for upcoming test cycles
• Provide regular reporting on test progress, risks, issues, and quality metrics to program leadership
• Drive continuous improvement across testing processes, governance, and quality assurance practices throughout the program lifecycle

About You

You are a confident and delivery-focused Test Manager with proven experience leading testing across large enterprise transformation programs. You are comfortable working across both business and technical teams and know how to create structure, manage competing priorities, and drive outcomes in complex environments.

• Proven experience working as a Test Manager on large-scale enterprise transformation programs
• Strong experience delivering testing across HRIS, WFM, Payroll, or UKG-related environments
• Demonstrated experience managing complex system integration and end-to-end testing across multiple platforms
• Ability to create and lead testing frameworks, governance models, and reporting structures
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams
• Experience managing defect lifecycles and coordinating testing activities across multiple vendors and internal teams
• Strong understanding of test planning, execution, risk management, and quality assurance best practices
• Experience working in fast-paced environments with multiple concurrent workstreams
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence outcomes across a broad stakeholder group
• Previous exposure to manufacturing, industrial, or other large multi-site organisations will be highly regarded

Benefits

• Hybrid working environment
• Opportunity to play a key role in a major enterprise-wide transformation program
• High-profile position with strong stakeholder exposure across the business
• Work within a large, complex organisation with significant project scale
• Join a business investing heavily in technology and operational improvement
• Supportive team environment with strong program visibility and ownership

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