Payroll Test Manager

Description : Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and advanced technologies. Our Human Capital Management (HCM) Project team is driving a transformational upgrade to SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central & Employee Central Payroll—modernizing the entire Hire‑to‑Retire experience for our workforce.

You’ll be at the forefront of this change, shaping how employees are hired, paid, and supported throughout their careers. If you thrive on leading high‑impact test initiatives and enjoy collaborating across diverse, talented teams, this role offers the visibility, challenge, and purpose you’re looking for.

What You Will Be Doing :

As the Payroll Test Manager, you will be leading a high‑performing test team to validate and certify the transformation of Human Capital Management reporting from legacy systems to a modern, best‑in‑class platform. You will own the end‑to‑end test strategy, ensuring that all functional, integration, performance, and compliance requirements are rigorously verified and that testing deliverables meet business expectations throughout the HCM technology transition. By optimizing testing processes, tools, and talent, you will safeguard data integrity, accelerate delivery, and enable a seamless shift to the new HCM solution.

Your key responsibilities will include the following :

• Leading the End-to-End Testing Strategy for SAP Employee Central Payroll, within the overarching HCM testing framework, from test planning through execution, defect management, and sign-off.
• Coordinating and leading Payroll test activities needed in support of other 1LMX initiatives.
• Designing, developing, and maintaining test assets (test cases, scripts, data sets, automation frameworks) aligned with functional, integration, security, and performance requirements.
• Coordinating cross-functional test cycles with HR, Finance, IT, and external implementation partners to ensure seamless end-to-end business processes.
• Being accountable for defect management and communicating status, risks, and mitigation plans to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Championing best-practice testing methodologies and drive continuous improvement of test processes.
• Leading, mentoingr and developing testers, fostering a collaborative, inclusive team culture.
• Representing the Employee Central Payroll test team within the PMO, status meetings, and executive briefs, providing clear, data-driven insights.
• Supporting post-go-live hypercare and ongoing system optimization, ensuring a high-quality employee experience.

As a pivotal member of our People Services Organization, you’ll bring your deep expertise to drive innovation and elevate the employee experience for Lockheed Martin’s global workforce.

What’s In It For You :

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Lockheed Martin provides the resources and the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus! If you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you!

This role requires US Citizenship due to system access.

Basic Qualifications :

Desired Skills :

Clearance Level : None

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest : By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to Work Remotely : Full-time Remote Telework : The employee selected for this position will work remotely full time at a location other than a Lockheed Martin designated office / job site. Employees may travel to a Lockheed Martin office for periodic meetings.

Work Schedules : Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position : 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Pay Rate : The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $128,400 - $222,640. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education / training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

This position is incentive plan eligible.

Pay Rate : The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $111,700 - $196,880. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education / training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees : accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

This position is incentive plan eligible.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level : Experienced Professional

Business Unit : ENTERPRISE BUSINESS SERVICES

Relocation Available : No

Career Area : Finance

Type : Full-Time

Shift : First