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Senior Technical Strategist

TEKsystems
$50.00 - $70.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Michigan, Lansing
Jul 11, 2025
This requires being onsite in Lansing, MI 2 days per week. Please only apply if you are local! Description This company is looking for a candidate 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 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. Top Skills: - 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). POSITION DUTIES Conduct IV&V activities across assigned projects, ensuring objective, independent assessment of project health, deliverables, and compliance with 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: oIV&V Service Plans for assigned projects. oMonthly Project Health Assessment Reports. oIndependent Deliverable Review Assessments. oRisk and Issue Logs with mitigation recommendations. oExecutive Briefings for Steering Committees and leadership as needed. oFinal 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 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. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $70.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Lansing,MI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 18, 2025. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.