Job Title:
IT Strategist (Hybrid Onsite)
Location:
Lansing, MI
Duration:
12 Months
Pay Rate:
$90/hr on C2C / 1099 all inclusive (OR) $85/hr on W2
Interview Process:
Virtual Interview via MS Teams with 2nd round interviews being held IN PERSON at the Lansing, MI office. A screenshot photo of candidate will be required for any interviews as well as a vendor present at beginning of virtual interview to validate candidate. Candidates MUST be willing to attend an in-person interview for consideration.
Note:
Accepting candidates local to Michigan ONLY. Position will be hybrid, in office 2 days a week upon start and there is NO REMOTE ONLY option.
Job Description
The Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO) operates the State Unified Information Technology Environment (SUITE), which provides standards, methodologies, and governance support across Project Management, Systems Engineering, and Investment Management practices.
As part of this structure, the Investment Management program within the SUITE team is specifically responsible for administering the ITIF portfolio, overseeing investment governance processes, portfolio-level reporting, and project performance monitoring.
This staff augmentation resource will be embedded within the SUITE Investment Management team and will play a critical role in:
Providing Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) services for selected ITIF-funded projects.
Assessing project health, risk management, deliverable quality, and compliance with applicable standards.
Identifying risks and opportunities for escalation
Supporting proactive oversight and risk mitigation efforts at both the project and portfolio levels.
While the primary focus will be on ITIF-funded initiatives, the resource may also provide IV&V services to other high-visibility, politically sensitive, or complex non-ITIF projects
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.
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
- 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 : Sravani at gsksolutions dot com
Contact : Two eight one-Seven six nine-One two six four
About US: GSK Solutions Inc. is a premier information technology services company dedicated to delivering exceptional consulting solutions and staff augmentation to our valued clients. With an unwavering commitment to quality, timeliness, and budgetary considerations, we consistently strive to exceed client expectations, building a strong reputation through our reliable execution. Our expertise spans commercial and custom product development, covering information security, software development, consulting, and IT audits. We excel in managing critical, time-sensitive projects for Fortune 500 clients nationwide, ensuring their success is always at the forefront of our mission.