Senior Technical Strategist (Hybrid)

Job Title:

Senior Technical Strategist (Hybrid)

Location:

Lansing, MI

Duration:

12 Months

Pay Rate:

$120/hr on C2C / 1099 all inclusive (OR) $100/hr on W2

Interview Process:

Candidates submitted must be willing to come onsite (Lansing, MI) for interviews. A screenshot photo of candidate will be required for any interviews as well as a vendor present at beginning of any MS Teams interview to validate candidate.

Remote or On-site:

Accepting local candidates within 2 hours of Lansing ONLY. Position will be hybrid, in office 2 days (Wed/Thu) a week upon start and there is NO REMOTE ONLY option.

Job Description

The State of Michigan's SUITE Investment Management Team is 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-to-end development of IV&V functions from initial design and implementation to operationalization and continuous improvement preferably within a large public-sector 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.

The role is designed to strengthen client's ability to deliver transformational projects successfully while maintaining public trust, fiscal responsibility, and operational excellence

POSITION DUTIES

• Conduct IV&V activities across assigned client projects, ensuring objective, independent assessment of project health, deliverables, and compliance with client 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.

Top Skills & Years of Experience

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).

Recruiter Details:

Name : Sameer at gsksolutions dot com

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