Senior Test Manager

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Computer Merchant, Ltd., The, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!JOB TITLE: Senior Test ManagerJOB LOCATION: RemoteWAGE RANGE*: $60.00-75.00/HrJOB NUMBER: 26-00871REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:Test ManagerMMIS/Medicaid Enterprise System ExperienceJob Description Senior Test Manager - MMIS / Medicaid Enterprise SystemsPosition SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Senior Test Manager with deep expertise in Medicaid Management Information Systems (MMIS) and modern Medicaid Enterprise Systems (MES) to lead enterprise-wide testing initiatives for large-scale healthcare technology programs. This individual will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive testing strategies across complex Medicaid platforms, ensuring quality delivery, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness.The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, hands-on knowledge of Medicaid operations and system integrations, and extensive experience managing testing activities across multi-vendor environments within state government healthcare programs.Key Responsibilities Lead all phases of system testing for MMIS/MES modernization and enhancement initiatives, including:Test strategy and planningTest case development and executionDefect managementIntegration testingUser Acceptance Testing (UAT)End-to-end testingRegression testingPerformance and operational readiness testingManage and coordinate testing activities across multiple vendors, state agencies, business units, and technical teams.Develop enterprise test plans, testing schedules, metrics, dashboards, and status reporting for executive leadership and program stakeholders.Ensure compliance with CMS Medicaid Enterprise certification requirements and state/federal healthcare regulations.Collaborate with business analysts, PMOs, developers, operations teams, and external stakeholders to validate business requirements and ensure solution quality.Oversee test environment management, test data preparation, and release validation activities.Establish and maintain defect triage processes, issue escalation procedures, and quality governance standards.Support Medicaid system implementations involving:Claims processingProvider managementEligibility and enrollmentCare managementPharmacy/PBM integrationEncounter processingFinancial managementData warehousing and reportingInteroperability and federal hub integrationsDrive continuous improvement of QA methodologies, automation strategies, and testing best practices.Mentor QA leads, analysts, and testing teams in both Agile and hybrid SDLC environments.Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Healthcare Administration, Computer Science, or related field.10+ years of IT quality assurance and testing experience, including:5+ years managing large healthcare or government testing programsSignificant experience with MMIS and/or Medicaid Enterprise SystemsStrong knowledge of Medicaid business processes, CMS guidelines, and state healthcare operations.Proven experience leading testing efforts for large-scale system implementations or modernization programs exceeding $10M+.Experience managing complex system integrations and multi-vendor testing coordination.Strong understanding of:SDLC methodologiesAgile/Scrum frameworksTest management toolsDefect tracking systemsExperience with test automation strategies and QA governance frameworks.Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills.Preferred Qualifications Prior experience supporting state Medicaid agencies or Medicaid fiscal agents.Experience with CMS certification testing and MES modular architectures.Familiarity with healthcare interoperability standards including:HIPAA X12FHIRHL7Experience with cloud-based Medicaid platforms and enterprise data integrations.Certifications such as:PMPCSMISTQBCertified Scrum MasterLean Six Sigma Technical EnvironmentExperience with one or more of the following is preferred:JiraAzure DevOpsClient ALM / Quality CenterSelenium or other automation frameworksSQL and database validation toolsAPI testing toolsEnterprise reporting and analytics platforms Key CompetenciesStrategic LeadershipMedicaid Domain ExpertiseRisk ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationVendor ManagementQuality GovernanceExecutive CommunicationProblem SolvingProcess ImprovementTeam DevelopmentEqual opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions. Benefits offered are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and subject to change at TCM's discretion.#Dice