System test coordinator

Job Summary:

This position is part of the Integration team on the Administration Transformation Program (ATP), which is in the process of implementing Workday - replacing PeopleSoft HCM and FSCM for all campuses of the Universities of Wisconsin. Across the Universities of Wisconsin, there are around 800 systems referred to as "ancillary systems" that will continue to live on and need to interact with Workday data in the future. As the test coordinator, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating testing procedures and protocols for the ATP Integration team. You will coordinate the overall efforts of integration testing for ancillary systems impacted by the changes due to the implementation of Workday. Additionally, you will report on the progress and the quality of the testing efforts.


As the System Integration Test Coordinator, you will work closely with the ATP Test Lead, who has responsibility for the overall ATP testing effort. Additionally, you will collaborate with campus project teams who are responsible for ancillary system readiness for the transition to Workday and development teams contributing to the Integration Hub, which serves as the primary source of Workday data for ancillary systems.

Responsibilities:

Provides technical and analytical guidance for information technology (IT) projects. Manages vendor workflow and deliverables for multi-unit projects and facilitates project status communication to clients to support IT developments necessary for mission related functions.

• 45% Serves as a main point of contact for clients in the development and implementation of moderately complex projects
• 25% Provides moderately advanced technical and analytical guidance to project teams. Identifies and estimates tasks and applies established project management, process improvement, and budget and cost analysis methodologies to identify obstacles and drive project completion
• 20% Schedules and facilitates communication for the integration of vendor workflow and tracks and reviews vendor deliverables for projects
• 10% Drafts and delivers project status communications and reports

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Education:

Preferred
Bachelor's Degree

Qualifications:

Required

• Experience coordinating IT application testing efforts (5+ years desired)
• Experience developing and implementing test plans (5+ years desired)
• Experience with project and issue tracking solutions, such as Jira or Smartsheet (3+ years desired)
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to drive and prioritize work to ensure deadlines are met across multiple work streams concurrently
• Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with peers, customers and stakeholders
• Ability to effectively collaborate and coordinate in a remote work environment

Preferred

• Experience with ERP testing or implementation
• Experience working with stakeholders across a large and geographically distributed organization

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%


It is anticipated this position will be remote and requires work be performed at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Terminal, 19 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding

Salary:

Minimum $84,800 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Well qualified applicants can expect to earn between $95,000 - $120,000, with final salary based on experience and qualifications.


Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; and retirement benefits.


A summary of these benefits can be found here:

Additional Information:

The Administrative Transformation Program (ATP) is hiring for multiple vacancies across transformation areas (Finance, Human Resources, Research Administration, and Information Technology). By applying to this position, applicants may be considered for vacancies in all transformation areas. Current job opportunities with ATP can be found here:


Anticipated duration of this position is 18 - 20 months. End date is dependent upon program completion.


This position can either be 100% onsite, hybrid, or 100% remote, dependent upon agreement between the supervisor and the selected candidate.


Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

How to Apply:

To begin the application process, click the "apply now" button. Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing your related experiences and background as they relate to the qualifications and duties in this job description. Please be sure to demonstrate experiences aligned with the required
qualifications. Failure to demonstrate experiences aligned with the required qualifications will result in your application not being considered for employment.

Contact:

Phoua Khang


Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

IT Project Manager I (Inst)(IT174)

Department(s):

A02-GENERAL SERVICES/A0201/G SERV/ATP

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Terminal

Job Number:

295750-AS

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.


Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.


The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).


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