IV&V Consultant/Manager- Hybrid

Title: IV&V Consultant/Manager- Hybrid

Location: Lansing, MI, United States

Length: Long term

Restriction: W2 or C2C

Description:

*** Very long term project initial PO for 1 year and usually the project goes for 3/5 years with this customer ***Hybrid***

Description

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seeking a seasoned professional with direct experience establishing Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) services in a complex, enterprise level environment. This role is not intended for individuals who have performed validation and verification as a secondary responsibility within project management. Instead, the ideal candidate will have demonstrated leadership in the end toend development of IV&V functions from initial design and implementation to operationalization and continuous improvement preferably within a large publicsector or similarly scaled organizational context.

As the SUITE team advances its approach to IT investment governance and oversight, strengthening IV&V capabilities is a strategic priority. This position will play a key role in shaping the structure, scalability, and integration of IV&V practices across the project portfolio. A combination of strategic vision, operational insight, and stakeholder engagement experience is essential to successfully institutionalize IV&V as a sustainable, value driven function within the State s project delivery ecosystem.

This staff augmentation resource will be embedded within the SUITE Investment Management team and will play a critical role in:

• Providing Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) services for selected ITIF funded projects.
• Assessing project health, risk management, deliverable quality, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Identifying risks and opportunities for escalation to the EPMO and DTMB executive leadership.
• Supporting proactive oversight and risk mitigation efforts at both the project and portfolio levels.
• While the primary focus will be on ITIF funded initiatives, the resource may also provide IV&V services to other high visibility, politically sensitive, or complex non ITIF projects within the DTMB portfolio as capacity and priorities dictate.
• The role is designed to strengthen DTMBs ability to deliver transformational projects successfully while maintaining public trust, fiscal responsibility, and operational excellence.

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:

• Bachelors 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

Required Skills

• Bachelors Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field required
• 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

Preferred Skills

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA