Associate Director, Exchange Capability & Implementation Testing Lead - US Telecommute

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Minnetonka
Posted on: January 12, 2022

Job Description:

Associate Director, Exchange Capability & Implementation Testing Lead - US Telecommute Requisition Number: 939706 Job Category: Sales Support Primary Location: Minnetonka, MN
(Remote considered) We're creating opportunities in every corner of the health care marketplace to improve lives while we're building careers. At UnitedHealth Group, we support you with the latest tools, advanced training and the combined strength of high caliber co-workers who share your passion, your energy and your commitment to quality. Join us and start doing your life's best work. SM UnitedHealthcare is a company that's on the rise. We're expanding in multiple directions, across borders and, most of all, in the way we think. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about transforming the health care industry. Ready to make a difference? Make yourself at home with us and start doing your life's best work.(sm) As an Exchange Capability & Implementation Test lead you'll work closely with key Business and IT stakeholders to lead capability testing and readiness implementation testing oversight to the Exchange Program. This will include partnering with UAT test leads, cross functional teams and cross-application coordination for strategic capabilities, as well as general implementation and renewal implementation testing readiness. You'll create and manage a program level testing readiness plan, provide Exchange program level leadership with testing status reporting and appropriate escalation management as needed. In this role, key will be establishing lasting relationships with relevant business partners for strategic alignment, managing multiple capability testing timelines in an Agile environment. You'll drive engagement with technology or operations on testing plans and requirements and approach for desired business outcome. You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities:

• Partner with testing consultant team and UAT leads to refine and implement Exchange Program UAT & Readiness test strategy including roadmap, tools, frameworks & approaches across projects
• Create and manage ongoing Strategic Capability testing and annual Readiness testing plan.
• Provide cross team and application coordination of Exchange readiness testing; partnering with Value Stream Engineers and Product managers on various cross application impacts and alignment.
• Provide cross team testing status reporting to leadership and the project management office (PMO);
• Collaborate with the Business, Product, IT and Engineering teams to determine the scope and needs of our implementation testing strategies.
• Drive optimizations in various test processes to ensure product quality and keeping cost at a minimum
• Serve as first point of escalation for procedural and technical issues and coach staff regarding how to effectively resolve the issue.
• Provide consulting and insights to Capability Managers on testing and acceptance criteria or cross application input and support to finalize high-level capability testing plans You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications:
  • 4+ years of User Acceptance Testing experience or similar testing background
  • Ability to develop and manage cross functional complex testing plans and timelines
  • Experience influencing and motivating matrix teams using communication skills
  • Experience working in a fast paced environment to meet tight deadlines using solid analytical, organizational and time management skills
  • Exposure working in a matrix environment with ability to bridge business and IT testing concepts
  • Experience communicating complex issues to diverse audiences
  • Demonstrated experience with process improvement, workflow, benchmarking and / or evaluation of business processes Preferred Qualifications:
    • Experience working with Agile methodology and environment and prior testing oversight role
    • Experience working directly with senior level business stakeholders Soft Skills:
      • Solid working knowledge of how to execute on project deliverables in a fast paced environment
      • Ability to develop strong networks and ensure collaboration and consensus building
      • An ability to communicate complex issues to diverse audiences
      • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work independently as well as with a team Careers with UnitedHealthcare. Let's talk about opportunity. Start with a Fortune 5 organization that's serving more than 85 million people already and building the industry's singular reputation for bold ideas and impeccable execution. Now, add your energy, your passion for excellence, your near-obsession with driving change for the better. Get the picture? UnitedHealthcare is serving employers and individuals, states and communities, military families and veterans where ever they're found across the globe. We bring them the resources of an industry leader and a commitment to improve their lives that's second to none. This is no small opportunity. It's where you can do your life's best work.(sm) Colorado Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $94,500 to $171,700. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. As of the date of this posting, In addition to your salary, UHG offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Health, dental, and vision plans; wellness program; flexible spending accounts; paid parking or public transportation costs; 401(k) retirement plan; employee stock purchase plan; life insurance, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance; business travel accident insurance; Employee Assistance Program; PTO; and employee-paid critical illness and accident insurance. *All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy. Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. Job Keywords: Associate Director, UHC, UnitedHealth Group, Business Testing, Exchange Capability & Implementation Testing Lead, Telecommute, Telecommuter, Telecommuting, Work at Home, Work from Home, Remote Business Segment UHC Benefit Ops - Gov't Ops We want you to know what our hiring process looks like. Watch the video and find out what to expect along the way. We're sharing a few of many incredible stories from women across our enterprise who have been empowered by or have empowered other women in the workplace.--- Learn about Benjamin Meets, the Senior Vice President of Corporate Marketing, Brand and Events at Optum and how UnitedHealth Group helps create a safe space for everyone. --- Getting an internship UnitedHealth Group is not only an opportunity to do something extraordinary with your summer, it's also an opportunity to land your first full time job. Most college students know the last internship before graduation is perhap--- UnitedHealth Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation for any part of the application process, please call 1-800-561-0861 and say "Application Question" to be connected to Recruitment Services. Recruitment Services' hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday. UnitedHealth Group is a registered service mark of UnitedHealth Group, Inc. The UnitedHealth Group name with the dimensional logo, as well as the dimensional logo alone, are both service marks for the UnitedHealth Group, Inc. Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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