IT Strategist

Job ID: 142241 Job Title: IT Strategist
Duration: 1 year with possible extension.
Remote or On-site: Accepting candidates local to Michigan ONLY. Position will be hybrid, in office 2 days a week upon start and there is NO REMOTE ONLY option.
Interview Process: Virtual Interview via MS Teams with 2nd round interviews being held IN PERSON at the Lansing, MI office. A screenshot photo of candidate will be required for any interviews as well as a vendor present at beginning of virtual interview to validate candidate. Candidates MUST be willing to attend an in-person interview for consideration.
Will close submissions on: 5/7 at 10:00 am EST.
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.

Preferred Skills:
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA).Independent
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.