IT Strategist

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 48 week(s)

Skills

Management

Job Details

IT Strategist
Primary Location: Lansing, Michigan

V-Soft Consulting is currently hiring for a IT Strategist for our premier client in Lansing, Michigan.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
Technical Requirements and Certifications »
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (preferred).
  • Additional certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) are a plus.

Education and Experience »
  • Demonstrated experience supporting high-visibility, politically sensitive projects in a public sector or highly regulated environment.

Top Skills & Years of Experience:
  • 5+ years of IT project management experience, preferably supporting large, complex technology initiatives.
  • 5+ years providing Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) or equivalent quality assurance services.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities »
  • 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.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Job Responsibilities:
  • Conduct IV&V activities across assigned DTMB projects, ensuring objective, independent assessment of project health, deliverables, and compliance with DTMB standards.
  • Identify risks, issues, and deficiencies early, and recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Monitor project progress against scope, schedule, budget, and quality metrics.
  • Review key project documentation, including charters, project management plans, schedules, risk registers, and contracts.
  • Evaluate deliverables for quality, completeness, and adherence to requirements.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Interested?
Qualified candidates should send their resumes to sshukla@vsoftconsulting.com

V-Soft Consulting Group is recognized among the top 100 fastest growing staffing companies in North America, V-Soft Consulting Group is headquartered in Louisville, KY with strategic locations in India, Canada and the U.S. V-Soft is known as an agile, innovative technology services company holding several awards and distinctions and has a wide variety of partnerships across diverse technology stacks.

As a valued V-Soft Consultant, you’re eligible for full benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision), a 401(k) plan, competitive compensation and more. V-Soft is partnered with numerous Fortune 500 companies, exceptionally positioned to advance your career growth.

V-Soft Consulting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

For more information or to view all our open jobs, please visit www.vsoftconsulting.com or call (844) 425-8425.

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