Mgr,Test COE

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time. Position Summary The Manager, Testing COE leads the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of the testing function across the QNXT Medicaid department. This role is responsible for building team capability, strengthening quality and governance practices, improving turnaround time and defect performance, and ensuring testing operations scale effectively with business needs as the QNXT Medicaid department expands. The role partners closely with cross-functional stakeholders to prioritize work, remove execution barriers, and deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes. Key Responsibilities Lead day-to-day testing operations across assigned functions, workflows, or lines of businessManage, coach, and develop testing leaders and team members to strengthen performance, accountability, and career growthEstablish clear testing priorities, resource allocation, and workload management to support service, quality, and timeliness goalsMonitor and drive performance against key operational metrics such as turnaround time, quality results, defect leakage, rework, and productivityIdentify process gaps and lead continuous improvement efforts that increase efficiency, standardization, and quality of Medicaid OperationsPartner with cross-functional teams to support QNXT-related implementations, operational readiness, issue resolution, and ongoing process optimizationStrengthen documentation, audit readiness, and governance practices across testing activitiesCreate visibility into team performance, risks, and capacity through clear reporting and stakeholder communicationBuild team capability in tools, workflows, emerging process improvements, and system-dependent operational support, including automation or AI-supported opportunities where appropriateSupport a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high standards while balancing operational demands with team development Required Qualifications 5+ years of leadership experience in testing, quality, operations, or a related function2+ years in healthcareExperience managing performance through metrics, reporting, and continuous improvementStrong ability to prioritize work across multiple competing demands in a fast-paced environmentExperience partnering across functions to drive execution and resolve operational issuesStrong written and verbal communication skillsExperience building processes, improving workflows, and strengthening operational disciplineExperience supporting or leading testing activities within QNXT or closely related operational systemsWorking knowledge of QNXT workflows, impacts, and dependencies as they relate to testing, quality, and issue resolution Preferred Qualifications Experience in healthcare, regulated operations, or a highly structured operational environmentExperience with quality governance, audit processes, or documentation managementExperience with workflow tools, reporting tools, or database/process platformsExperience leading change, standardization, or automation initiatives We support a hybrid work environment. If selected and you live near a suitable work location, you may be expected to comply with the hybrid work policy. Under the policy, all hires for in-scope populations should be placed into a hybrid or office-based location, working onsite three days a week. Aetna Service Operations office/hub locations will be discussed with the selected candidate. Leadership Expectations Drives accountability through clear expectations and follow-throughDevelops talent through coaching, feedback, and growth opportunitiesUses data to guide decisions and escalate risks earlyBuilds strong partnerships across teams and functionsBalances speed, quality, and sustainability in execution Success Measures Improvement in turnaround time, quality, and defect-related metricsStronger consistency in testing execution and documentation practicesIncreased team capability and leadership bench strengthEffective cross-functional partnership and issue resolutionScalable processes that support department growth Education Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience Anticipated Weekly Hours 40 Time Type Full time Pay Range The Typical Pay Range For This Role Is $60,300.00 - $145,860.00 This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong. Great Benefits For Great People We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families. This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility. Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments. We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/17/2026 Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.