IV&V Consultant

In-Person Interview

Currently residing in 2 hours of Lansing, MI.

Hybrid - 2 days a week and be onsite when needed as well.

Pre-Screening Questionnaire to answer

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.

• POSITION DUTIES
  Conduct IV&V activities across assigned Client projects, ensuring objective, independent
  assessment of project health, deliverables, and compliance with Client's 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 Client'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.