(IV&V) PM

Title: (IV&V) PM - 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*** in person interview

Description

Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Manager

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 highvisibility, 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 professionalgrade reports and executive briefings.
• Proven ability to assess project health objectively and recommend actionable solutions.

Education and Certifications:

• • 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)