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Manager, Software Testing

Quest Diagnostics Careers Secaucus, New Jersey, United States

hybridfull-time
Posted Nov 22, 2025Apply by Dec 22, 2025
  • Role & seniority

    • Manager, leading a team of test engineers (QA/test leadership)
  • Stack/tools

    • Testing: test planning, design/writing test cases, execution; risk assessment; metrics program

    • Tools/soft: MS Office (PowerPoint/Excel), MS Project, Visio

    • General: knowledge of software testing theories, tools development for testing/QA

  • Top 3 responsibilities

    • Manage and develop a team of test engineers; oversee test plans, case design, and test execution

    • Develop/testing strategies for new applications and production systems; assess testing process alternatives; monitor risks

    • Maintain and report product quality metrics; manage testing schedules; coordinate with stakeholders and training/HR/vendors as needed

  • Must-have skills

    • 6–8 years IT software testing and/or systems QA experience

    • 3+ years of project management experience; experience with automated functional tests and stress tests

    • Strong leadership, written and oral communication; proficiency in MS Office, MS Project, Visio

  • Nice-to-haves

    • Development and code implementation experience

    • Experience with hiring resources and managing third-party vendors/contractors

  • Location & work type

    • Secaucus, NJ; hybrid work arrangement (3 days in office, 2 days WFH)

Full Description

Job Description

Manages a team of test engineers responsible for functional, system, integration, regression, and end to end testing. Works with the testing team to assist with test estimation, resource allocation, preparation of test plans/strategies, assessing risk of testing effort and the testing of software to company guidelines and standards.

Responsible for maintaining Product Quality metrics, reporting these metrics to management and working on process improvements to improve overall Product quality.

*The position is based in Secaucus, NJ. Please note the work arrangement is hybrid (3 days in office & 2 days WFH).

Pay Range: $135 - $145/ year

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits Information

We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include

Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours Best-in-class well-being programs Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness® healthyMINDS mental health program Vacation and Health/Flex Time 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off FinFit financial coaching and services 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service Employee stock purchase plan Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option Flexible Spending Accounts Annual incentive plans Matching gifts program Education assistance through MyQuest for Education Career advancement opportunities and so much more!

Responsibilities

Be able to manage a team of test engineers responsible for the development and implementation of test plans, design and writing of test cases, and execution software testing

Ensure the completeness, effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and consistency of all testing. Develop strategies for testing new applications and production systems. Coordinate this activity with appropriate units Utilize testing knowledge and experience to assess and advise on the practicalit of testing process alternatives Identify improvements to the process and assists in the implementation Ensures that any risks associated with the agreed test strategy and the system test plan are clearly documented and described to the stakeholders Manages all risk associated with the testing and takes preventative and mitigation actions when any risks become unacceptable Develop and manage testing schedules, report progress to all stakeholders Conduct analysis of completed testing and recommend disposition of software applications and information systems Evaluate, recommend and implement software tools to improve the testing process Stay up to date with emerging technologies Manage and maintain metric program of the department to measure, analyze, and improve the test engineering process and methodology Provide internal/external training to team Work with HR hiring manager for hiring resources Work with 3rd party vendors for hiring contractors for augmenting resources Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.

Required Work Experience

6 – 8 years of IT software test experience and/or systems QA experience 3+ years of project management experience, developing and setting up automatic functional tests and stress tests

Preferred Work Experience

Development and code implementation

Skills

Strong leadership skills, strong MS Office skills, MS project Skills, Visio, Strong written and oral communication skills

Knowledge

Software Testing theories and practices, tools development experiences for testing and QA

About The Team

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