Lansing, MI - Senior Technical Strategist

Senior Technical Strategist

Senior Technical Strategist 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.

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 Scrum Master (CSM) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA).

Duration: 1 year with possible extension. 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.