QA Manager

We are seeking a high-performing QA Manager to oversee the Design, Development, and Implementation (DDI) of a massive healthcare IT system. This is a complex, change-oriented project requiring a leader who can operate with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Location:

Columbia, SC Work Arrangement:

Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 days remote)

Interview Process:

1 Round (Virtual/Online)

Core Responsibilities Quality Governance:

Ensure project conformance using PMI-oriented methodologies and MITA-mature standards.

Requirements Validation:

Monitor development execution and validate deliverables against a Requirements Traceability Matrix.

Strategic Metrics:

Develop technical metrics and quality management templates to be used across the enterprise.

Risk Management:

Proactively identify, mitigate, and resolve project risks and issues.

UAT Oversight:

Consolidate defect tracking and lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) protocols.

Stakeholder Liaison:

Interact with vendors, government agencies, and internal leadership.

Key Required Skills Healthcare IT Systems:

3+ years of Quality Management experience specifically on major IT healthcare systems.

Insurance Implementations:

3+ years of experience in healthcare insurance software/system implementations.

Rules Engines:

Hands-on experience with modern commercial rules engines and their orchestration layers.

Communication:

Superb written/oral skills with the ability to present complex data to executive management.

Preferred Qualifications Medicaid Expertise:

Understanding of MITA (Medicaid Information Technology Architecture) and MECT (Medicaid Enterprise Certification Toolkit).

Public Sector:

Experience with outsourced IT development projects for government or state entities.

Education:

Master's Degree preferred (Bachelor's required).