Senior IV&V Technical Strategist

Apptad; Michigan; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT Services is seeking a US Talent Acquisition Specialist focused on project management. You will be responsible for conducting IV&V activities, ensuring project compliance, and delivering reports to stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have extensive project management experience and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of IT project management experience.
• Experience in Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) required.
• Strong understanding of project management frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct IV&V activities across assigned projects.
• Review key project documentation.
• Develop IV&V Service Plans and Monthly Project Health Assessment Reports.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Job description

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POSITION DUTIES

• Conduct IV&V activities across assigned DTMB projects, ensuring objective, independent assessment of project health, deliverables, and compliance with DTMB standards.
• Review key project documentation, including charters, project management plans, schedules, risk registers, and contracts.
• Evaluate deliverables for quality, completeness, and adherence to requirements.
• Identify risks, issues, and deficiencies early, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Monitor project progress against scope, schedule, budget, and quality metrics.
• Develop and deliver:
• IV&V Service Plans for assigned projects.
• Monthly Project Health Assessment Reports.
• Independent Deliverable Review Assessments.
• Risk and Issue Logs with mitigation recommendations.
• Executive Briefings for Steering Committees and leadership as needed.
• Final IV&V Summary Reports at project closeout.
• Collaborate with project managers, agency stakeholders, and executive sponsors while maintaining independence of judgment.
• Ensure all reports and documentation meet DTMB’s quality standards and templates.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 5 years of IT project management experience, preferably supporting large, complex technology initiatives.
• Minimum 5 years providing Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) or equivalent quality assurance services.
• Demonstrated experience supporting high-visibility, politically sensitive projects in a public sector or highly regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of project management frameworks (e.g., PMI’s PMBOK), risk management practices, and quality assurance principles.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prepare professional-grade reports and executive briefings.
• Proven ability to assess project health objectively and recommend actionable solutions.

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field (required).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (preferred).
• Additional certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) are a plus.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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