Location(s) Jacksonville, Florida **Details** **Sr. Manager, IT** sought by Merastar Insurance Company in Jacksonville, FL. 40 hrs./wk. Duties include: Manage Quality Assurance Data teams across multiple projects. Set targets to improve efficiency & quality of QA deliverables. Provide guidance, direction, & motivation to help team exceed expectations. Identify quality standards for testing teams. Implement QA Center's standards, processes, test strategy/plan templates, reporting templates & ensure alignment with policies. Ensure effective utilization of QA Teams & manage capacity allocations. Provide project-level reporting. Partner with Business & Development teams to ensure fulfillment of project QA needs. Partner with Test Automation Team to fulfill automation needs for projects. Manage risks & issues for test planning, design, enhancements, & execution. Recommend automated & performance testing industry best practices & processes in QA organization. Review internal audits & make recommendations on improvements. Mentor QA group to improve delivery with Quality. Plan & manage resources to ensure multiple priorities are completed on time & with high quality. Remote work / telecommuting benefits available - Hybrid position. Must report to office worksite 2 days per week. Must reside within MSA of office worksite. REQ.: Bach. degree, or foreign equiv., in Info. Tech, Software Dev. Delivery, QA, P&C Data or related field. 5 yrs exp. in job offered. SPECIAL REQ.: 5 yrs. exp. with each: managing testing & data quality aspect of core Insurance Systems (e.g., Agent Facing, Policy Mgmt, Claims, etc.).; SDLC, working with third-party vendors & software enhancements, transformations, & updates; leading, coaching & mentoring team members in Datahub, Guidewire ClaimCenter, Guidewire Policy Center apps. 5% short-term, domestic travel may be involved to attend industry conferences. The range for this position is $131,053 to $168,100. When determining candidate offers, we consider experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location among other factors. This job is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, etc.). Email resume to Jennifer Brown, HR Services Lead: Jennifer.brown@kemper.com . List R-24-0028969 on resume. **Kemper at a Glance** The Kemper family of companies is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. With approximately $13 billion in assets, Kemper is improving the world of insurance by providing affordable and easy-to-use personalized solutions to individuals, families and businesses through its Kemper Auto and Kemper Life brands. Kemper serves over 4.7 million policies, is represented by approximately 24,000 agents and brokers, and has approximately 7,500 associates dedicated to meeting the ever-changing needs of its customers. Learn more at Kemper.com . *Alliance United Insurance Company is not rated. _We value diversity and strive to be an employer of choice. An Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V_ **Our employees enjoy great benefits:** • Qualify for your choice of health and dental plans within your first month. • Save for your future with robust 401(k) match, Health Spending Accounts and various retirement plans. • Learn and Grow with our Tuition Assistance Program, paid certifications and continuing education programs. • Contribute to your community through United Way and volunteer programs. • Balance your life with generous paid time off and business casual dress. • Get employee discounts for shopping, dining and travel through Kemper Perks.