Optima Global Solutions Inc.is a valuable IT Services and Solution provider that customers, employees, and stakeholders feel proud to be associated with. Optima's Intelligent Automation Solutions leverage robotic process automation, intelligent data capture, and business process management best practices to streamline operations. Our IT Services practice provides organizations with highly personalized, comprehensive, U.S. based recruiting services supported by our internal onsite team of subject matter experts.
Currently, we are hiring for a Testing Execution Manager
Title:
Testing Execution Manager
Must be local
POSITION SUMMARY:
We are looking for a Testing Execution Manager to help with overseeing and supporting the testing & evaluation (T&E) platform, including both program management and execution.
You will be responsible for T&E strategy development; execution and operations; matrix and cross-program support; outcomes management; and program establishment. As a service manager, you will document and refine the service's most important procedures and track metrics that assess the efficacy of our testing operations.
This person should drive work independently, accurately prioritize responsibilities, and develop informed recommendations. This role will work closely with other contracted members of the team and subcontracted resources.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support PEO DHMS' strategic objectives by overseeing the design, execution, and enhancement of testing services for PEO DHMS and its programs (DHMSM, JOMIS, EIDS, FEHRM).
Help develop and execute PEO DHMS' testing strategy and roadmap ensuring adoption of leading testing practices as integrated with the evolving strategies for engineering and architecture
Support PEO DHMS and its programs (DHMSM, JOMIS, EIDS) in defining cross-program and program-specific testing needs and issues with a specific focus on EIDS, which will grow this year
As part of PEO DHMS T&E Leadership team, support definition of PEO DHMS T&E strategic priorities and align T&E operations to impact and outcome-based delivery
Manage measurement and delivery of outcomes by service.
Assist leadership in overseeing all T&E PEO DHMS test services to support achievement of T&E goals and performance metrics
Document key procedures during vendor transitions and service transformation to help ensure service continuity
Monitor testing services delivery metrics, investigate service failures, review service improvement ideas, recommend new metrics and outcomes to drive service improvement
Track testing services performance for PEO DHMS and its programs (DHMSM, JOMIS, EIDS, FEHRM) cross-program and program-specific testing needs and issues to ensure risk mitigation
Identify opportunities to streamline work across PEO DHMS and its programs to drive efficiency and efficacy of testing program (e.g., unnecessary, or out-of-scope tasks, opportunities to streamline processes, areas to standardize and centralize, automation opportunities, service mapping and documentation on service request process)
Collaborate with PEO DHMS programs to fully utilize testing services, and share how to engage with PEO services outside of T&E.
Oversee service coordination and collaboration with vendors and external programs.
Manage relevant vendor- and contractor-supported tasks
Review test documentation to ensure it meets program needs, compliance requirements and service deliver standards
Participate in meetings with PEO DHMS, its programs, and the VA to oversee the joint test environment
Perform special projects and/or other duties as assigned or required.
BASIC JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
5+ years professional experience in SDLC, 3 years leading test automation activities
2+ years professional experience leading testing services
Manage development of new PMO test program
Track and support event execution needs (e.g., test plan completion, strategy, etc.)
Support cross-training activities to increase team's ability to surge to support test events
Advanced Excel and IBM Jazz skills
Familiarity with XML, HL7, SQL, FHR, and JIRA
Experience with a less mature test org
Experience in Public Sector is a plus, especially if already in possession of a DoD CAC
Experience in Healthcare is a plus, especially in medical coding and informatics
Must be a US citizen
KEY COMPETENCIES:
Record of executing and enhancing testing across complex organizations
Familiarity with or willingness to work in a less mature test environment that will evolve
Strong knowledge of test automation tools and best practices
Experience delivering in outcome and impact aligned environments and contracts in contrast to time and materials efforts
Ability to collaborate and foster partnerships with Business and T&E colleagues
Strong problem-solving and consensus-building skills, data-driven and analytical
Ability to multi-task and contribute to many projects in various stages of development across multiple programs
Excellent executive-level verbal and written communication skills; capable of tailoring messages in a clear, concise, unambiguous, engaging, and convincing manner
Meticulous attention to detail and follow-through is a must; performs tasks with high degree of accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness
Excellent organization and time management skills; ability to meet deadlines
Ability to work independently, set priorities, plan workflow, and take initiative
Recognize and maintain highest levels of confidentiality
Positive and professional image
Ability to represent the Fed brand well to a variety of external audiences, including search firms and candidates
Flexible, positive team player; outstanding customer service orientation
Ability to handle difficult situations with poise, tact and to maintain confidentiality at all times and exhibit good judgment
Interested candidates, please apply online with a detailed resume and contact information.