The QA Test Lead will be responsible for overseeing and managing the end-to-end testing of one or more modules in a mult million-dollar Medicaid Enterprise System (MES)/Medicaid Modular Information System (MIMS) project for the State of North Carolina.
Responsibilities
Lead the entire test management process
Report to and work closely with the QA Manager in creating and maintaining test plans, test strategies and testing roadmaps, tracking, and reporting on testing progress, quality metrics and milestones
Manage, direct, and coordinate SIT and UAT teams
Mentor and guide testing teams on the creation and execution of test cases; Prioritize and assigns test responsibilities to the testing team
Coordinate and drive test planning sessions; Drive defect management process
Coordinate with vendor(s) to ensure testing is on track and meets the quality metrics
Review test scenarios, test cases, and test data for completeness in requirements coverage (RTM)
Train and guide Business users through UAT; Prepares testing manuals as needed
Manage and mitigate test/QA-related risks and issues to the program escalate risks as needed
Gather, interpret, and present test execution metrics for socialization with steering committees.
Work with test automation teams to meet the automation goals per the test plan
Review client requirement and provides feedback
Reviews and re-evaluates the test strategy to adjust for new information, changing risks, shifting priorities, and schedules
Oversee quality review of various applications
Oversee projects to make sure work is scheduled based on priorities, risks and team strengths and assignment of resources across projects
Assist in test environment setup/teardown, test automation, and exploratory testing
Provide suitable solutions for issues/errors based on the understanding of the system and client business processes
Works with clients in evaluating and implementing new technologies and offer strategies for new opportunities
Assists in formulating QA standards and best practices, organizational policies and processes and strategic plans
Assists management in setting the direction for quality assurance within the organization
Assists in recruiting new staff, conducting interviews and evaluate potential candidates
Skills Needed
Knowledge of Enterprise IT Systems and related State/Federal procurement, compliance, and contracting policies Required 7 Years
Ability to provide project management support and manage the date-to-day vendor and contract activities to ensure that the project meets it planned Required 7 Years
Has an understanding of CMS' Seven Standards and Conditions and the Medicaid program Required 7 Years
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects, function in a fast-paced moving constantly changing, deadline driven environment Required 7 Years
Proficient use of Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Adobe software Required 7 Years
Skills in persuasion, negotiation, relationship management, conflict resolution, and effective oral and written communication at all levels Required 7 Years
Ability to lead a team through effective delegation, training, and motivation Required 7 Years
Detail oriented with strong analytical skills Required 7 Years
Experience in work effort estimation Highly desired 7 Years
Please let me know if you would like to discuss this compelling opportunity further. If the opportunity above isn't the right fit for you at the moment, but know someone in your network that may be looking for this type of role, I would love to connect with them.
Warm Regards,
Gaurav Sharma
Software People Inc.
gaurav.sharma@softwarepeople.us
gaurav.sharma@softwarepeopleinc.com
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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