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 Director, Software Quality Assurance - Norwalk, Connecticut, United States

   
Job information
Posted by: McKesson Health Solutions 
Hiring entity type: Biotech and Pharmaceuticals 
Work authorization: Existing work authorization required for United States
Position type: Direct Hire, Full-Time 
Compensation: ******
Benefits:
Relocation: Not specified 
Position functions: Management - Director
Computers - IT Management
Operations - Quality
Computers - Software Engineer
 
Travel: Minimal 
Accept candidates: in same state/locale 
Languages: English - Fluent
 
Minimum education: Bachelor Degree 
Minimum years experience:
Resumes accepted in: English
Cover letter: No cover letter requested
Job code: 35121 / Latpro-1824289 
Date posted: Nov-02-2009
State, Zip: Connecticut, 06856

Description

As the world's largest healthcare services company with more than $90 billion in annual sales, McKesson Corporation (McKesson) is a Fortune 15 Corporation that provides pharmaceutical supply management and information technologies across the entire continuum of healthcare.

This opportunity is within the McKesson Health Solutions, Medical Management Group (MMG). The MMG offers a comprehensive suite of medical management products and services to help providers and payers better manage the cost and quality of care. Its CareEnhanceSM and InterQual solutions include: disease management, nurse triage, care management, utilization management, decision support criteria, and software that helps manage workflow, resources, and regulatory reporting processes.

Current Need
Director, Software Quality Assurance

Position Description
Direct the QA managers and senior team members to achieve the highest level of quality and testing for software products. Responsible for defining and implementing software quality and test standards. Oversee resource allocation and assignments. Recruit resources and conduct performance reviews. Provide guidance mentoring and career planning for the team. Develop capacity and budget planning. Recommend and champion improvements in our project management, development and delivery methodologies and procedures to optimize procedures and reduce product defects. Position reports to the Associate Vice President Quality Assurance.


Requirements

Minimum Requirements
Seven or more years experience in overall quality assurance including five or more years of management experience.

This position requires:
Strong leadership and mentoring skills, and well rounded business experience.

Strong IT experience in quality assurances practices and software development life cycle methodology.

Experience in implementing software quality assurance as well as test standards.

Experience in implementing test tools and software test metrics.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to think out of the box, requiring innovation and creativity.

Excellent communication skills (oral and written).

Ability to build relationships and motivate cross-functional teams to achieve results in a consensus driven environment.

Working understanding of PC/client server/web server, etc. platforms.

Must interface effectively with all levels of management as well a diverse technical team.

Proficient with all MS OfficeŽ applications and other PC applications.

Additional Knowledge & Skills
The ideal candidate will possess the following:

A certification in quality, such as CSTE or CSQA.

Experience working with a .Net framework, Service Oriented Architecture

Experience with Agile software methodology.

Experience with outsourcing for staff augmentation.

Experience with CMMI.

Experience with the Mercury Tools Suite.

Previous experience in healthcare (Payor or Facilities Billing)

Education
4-year degree in related field or equivalent experience

Physical Requirements
General Office Demands

Company Statement
McKesson offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

McKesson is everywhere in healthcare. We offer a wealth of opportunity for individuals with a desire to make a difference in providing industry-leading, integrated healthcare services and solutions. Individuals with the passion to be a part of our entire continuum of patient-focused care. It's you and McKesson - empowering healthcare.

As an equal opportunity employer, McKesson Corporation unites the talents and contributions of all to advance the power of healthcare.
Agency Statement
No agencies please.

 

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