Senior Release Manager and Test Planning & Execution Lead - ADSHHS

Senior Release Manager and Test Planning & Execution Lead

The successful candidate will develop testing strategies, manage defects, and support release communications to ensure that HCAS systems function efficiently and meet customer expectations.

Test Planning and Execution:

• Develop comprehensive test plans, ensuring alignment with HCAS system requirements and release schedules.
• Lead and coordinate the execution of various testing processes, including integration testing, regression testing, and performance testing.
• Manage and maintain test scripts and documentation to ensure coverage of all test cases.
• Oversee defect management, working with technical teams to track, prioritize, and resolve defects identified during testing.

User Acceptance Testing (UAT):

• Coordinate and manage UAT, working with HCAS customers to ensure that the system meets user requirements.
• Collect feedback from stakeholders during UAT and integrate changes as needed before release.

Release Management:

• Lead the release planning process, coordinating with HCAS customers to make go/no-go decisions based on system readiness.
• Manage the entire release management process for current and future HCAS releases, ensuring proper oversight of deployment activities and post-release support.
• Develop and execute release communications, ensuring stakeholders are informed of timelines, features, and changes.

Deployment Oversight:

• Oversee the deployment of HCAS releases, ensuring the correct execution of plans and minimizing system downtime.
• Provide post-release monitoring and support, addressing any issues that arise from the release.

Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in release management, software testing, and IT service management.
• Proven experience in test planning and execution, including integration, regression, and performance testing in complex environments.
• Hands-on experience with defect management and UAT coordination, preferably within government or healthcare IT systems.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of release management processes, from planning through deployment and post-release support.
• Proficiency in test planning, execution, and documentation, with the ability to manage multiple testing phases simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Knowledge of HCAS systems or similar healthcare IT environments is preferred.

Key Competencies:

• Release Planning and Deployment
• Test Planning & Execution
• Defect Management
• UAT Coordination and Stakeholder Communication
• Performance and Regression Testing